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Finding eco-friendly alternatives to cotton — in the forest

January 25, 2019 in Environment
Finnish researchers are now making fabric from trees, cardboard and old newspapers as a possible alternative to cotton.

Here’s what a warmer world will look like in Norway

November 2, 2018 in Environment
The UN's new special report on the 1.5 degree C target describes dramatic consequences for ecosystems if global temperatures rise an average of 2 degrees. How vulnerable are Norwegian ecosystems under these conditions?

Loss of marine habitats is threatening the global fishing industry – new research

August 26, 2018 in Environment
New study reveals the first quantitative global evidence for the significant roles that seagrasses play in supporting fishery productivity.

Why is so little plastic actually recycled?

August 3, 2018 in Environment
A group of Danish and Swedish researchers have now tackled this exact question. Their answer? Money.

Norwegians won’t stop flying, even though they know it’s bad for the planet

July 25, 2018 in Environment
Flying is one of the last things that Norwegians want to give up. Should we require people to cut their air travel by one flight a year? One researcher says that won’t work, and that the only solution is electric airplanes.

Focusing on microplastic in honey or beer masks a much bigger problem

May 12, 2018 in Environment
OPINION: General exposure to plastic and microplastics is a bigger concern.

Meet the mud dragon: The tiny animal that lives on the beach

April 21, 2018 in Environment
This fascinating dragon-like animal can be found on beaches all over the world. But you will need a microscope to see one.

The Baltic Sea needs an intervention

April 14, 2018 in Environment
According to scientists, farming is now the biggest source of pollution in the Baltic Sea.

Sewage detectives scour wastewater for drugs

March 18, 2018 in Environment
Every year in a coordinated, European-wide effort, scientists hunt for traces of drugs in wastewater from nearly 60 cities, including Oslo. But what can they learn from their findings?

Beautiful buildings are more sustainable

February 23, 2018 in Environment
It is not all about energy efficiency. Preserving beautiful old buildings that are functional and use high quality materials is a form of sustainability, say researchers.

Is all soil more acidic than we thought?

February 5, 2018 in Environment
Our research suggests that it is and that we’ve been measuring soil acidity wrong for years. This could have big implications for our understanding of many fundamental biological processes.

Scientists combat a tricky soil

December 8, 2017 in Environment
High plasticity clay has challenged Danish engineers for decades, yet we still know very little about the clay, which can cause severe damage to buildings. A new research project aims to change that.

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Preemies given extra nutrition grew faster but got more infections

March 18, 2019 in Health
Premature, very low birth weight babies often have lower IQs and more learning disabilities than their normal-weight peers. But more nutrition early on may help, new research suggests.
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