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Cannes nominations rarely lead to local success

May 19, 2013 in Society & Culture
A Danish movie is nominated in Cannes for the third year running. New research shows that a nomination at one of the major European film festivals significantly boosts ticket sales in overseas cinemas. Festival hits are, however, far from guaranteed to be successful in Denmark.

Sick Swedes keep on swigging

May 16, 2013 in Society & Culture
Even though alcohol consumption can delay a return to work, a new survey shows that Swedes like their liquor, particularly at sporting events, and even when they are on sick leave.

Dreaming of Valhalla

May 10, 2013 in Society & Culture
What does Norse mythology say about the creation of the world? Can ancient tales answer the questions of today? A new tablet application called “Dreams of Valhalla” offers everything you ever wanted to know about Norse myths and their gods and goddesses.

Immigrant workers undermine wage growth

May 8, 2013 in Society & Culture
Immigrant workers, mainly from other Nordic countries, have a negative effect on the pay checks of Norwegian employees. Workers with minimal skills and little experience are the most vulnerable.

Modern workplaces function as tribal communities

May 8, 2013 in Society & Culture
Modern working relationships on construction sites do not only rely on designs, drawings and schedules. Problems and disagreements are solved using the same unwritten rules that tribal communities use for creating harmony.

The cashless society is closer than you think

May 7, 2013 in Society & Culture
A wealth of credit and debit cards and electronic payment systems is making paper bills and coins increasingly obsolete. One researcher says Sweden could be cashless in less than two decades.

Undercooked and overlooked: Young Norwegian men ignore food safety

May 3, 2013 in Society & Culture
Young, single men living in Oslo are Norway’s most cavalier cooks when it comes to curbing bacteria in the kitchen.

Equal pay for women means less stress for men

May 2, 2013 in Society & Culture
Women and men are less likely to feel work-related stress when both sexes have equal pay and access to parental leave, according to new research.

What makes ’The Wire’ so special?

April 30, 2013 in Society & Culture
Biting realism, fantastic character portrayals and a controversial description of society that’s on a par with the great novels. New Nordic research takes a closer look at the popular TV series The Wire.

The depression work-out

April 29, 2013 in Society & Culture
Can physical exercise be used as a way to reduce depression? A new analysis answers yes, but mainly for people with mild or moderate depression.

Archeologists burn pigs to investigate historical mystery

April 29, 2013 in Society & Culture
Archeologists are puzzled by the fact that bone remnants from children and infants are almost never unearthed from ancient funeral pyre sites.

Antidepressants for pets

April 27, 2013 in Society & Culture
People are not the only users of antidepressants. A spike in sales of “happy pills” for animals is being seen in Sweden.

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