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Phosphorescence aims to frighten

November 11, 2017 in Natural Sciences

A new Swedish study determines a reason behind sparkling ocean bioluminescence.

Society scorns fat people says sociologist

November 10, 2017 in Society & Culture

We often speak of a worldwide obesity epidemic. A Swedish researcher calls it a stigmatization of fat people.

No, we are not swimming in psychopaths

October 25, 2017 in Society & Culture

Swedish researcher Karolina Sörman thinks some of us display a morbid curiosity about psychopaths.

Young jobless males might expect poorer health in adulthood

October 20, 2017 in Health

A link between lack of work and health has been seen in Swedish men, even among those who later find employment.

Evolutionary biology can help us understand how language works

October 15, 2017 in Society & Culture

We can now apply all the modern tools of computational evolutionary biology to answer linguistic questions, such as: how languages change and why they are distributed in the way that they are.

Somalia conflict and famine: the causes are bad governance, not climate change

October 22, 2017 in Society & Culture

Famine and drought can either be prevented, or the impact minimised, if institutions and mechanisms of good governance are in place.

Devious bacteria can cause multiple cavities

October 7, 2017 in Health

Some people are prone to getting cavities no matter how much care they take in brushing their teeth. A particularly harmful caries bacteria can be their problem, according to a Swedish study.