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It's important to have a goal: UN climate report view from the Nordics

October 15, 2018 in Society & Culture

Most experts agree it will be difficult, if not impossible, to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. But it is important to have an ambitious goal.

How the Nazis abused the history of runes

October 13, 2018 in Society & Culture

A brooch inscribed with runes was found in a field in Denmark during the Second World War and tells a story of the use and abuse of runic writing during some of the darkest moments in our history.

Faith is a private matter for young Norwegian Muslims

October 12, 2018 in Society & Culture

Many young Muslims in Norway take a more relaxed approach to practicing their religion, such as how often they pray each day or attend mosque.

For high-ability students it can be lonely at the top

October 10, 2018 in Society & Culture

Gifted children feel separate them from their peers. At worst, they develop social problems and drop out of school, and they rarely receive help.

Chinese are more right wing than Americans

October 8, 2018 in Society & Culture

Twenty per cent of adults in China describe themselves as libertarians and believe that the government should not redistribute income, according to a new survey. This is higher than the US, often thought to be a more libertarian country.

Working class parents feel marginalised by child welfare services

October 1, 2018 in Society & Culture

Some parents react more negatively to child welfare services than others. The language used by child welfare staff may be part of the reason, say researchers.

Thousands of medieval trinkets discovered underneath Scandinavian churches

September 28, 2018 in Society & Culture

More than 100,000 coins and hairpins have been found under the floorboards of medieval churches throughout Scandinavia, revealing insights into religious life in the Middle Ages.

Making academics compete for funding does not lead to better science

September 27, 2018 in Society & Culture

New study challenges accepted science policy that more competitive funding and powerful top-down university management is the best way to boost the quality of science produced.

Historic building activity in Europe mirrors plague outbreaks and food prices

September 25, 2018 in Society & Culture

A new study shows that the dramatic upheaval and population decline known as the Late Medieval Crisis began much earlier than previously thought. Thanks to the use of felling dates from old construction timber a new picture emerges of past demographic changes in Europe.

Companies win when they understand the future

September 23, 2018 in Society & Culture

OPINION: Industry benefits from taking a long-term macroperspective, but research in this field is under-prioritised and often forgotten.

Archaeologists celebrate spectacular discovery of Iron Age treasure

September 21, 2018 in Society & Culture

Evidence suggests that a recently uncovered treasure trove of Iron Age gold in Denmark, was a rich man’s gift to the Gods. And there turned out to be much more where that came from.

Historic debate moved Argentina closer to the legalisation of abortion

September 16, 2018 in Society & Culture

On 8. August, a proposal to legalise elective abortion was debated and rejected in Argentina’s highest legislative body. Despite the decision, Argentina has shown itself as a democracy with room for female voices, according to researcher Camila Gianella.