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How we discovered three poisonous books in our university library

July 29, 2018 in Society & Culture

While analysing a collection of old texts, scientists discovered a coat of green paint containing arsenic. The books have since been removed for safe storage.

Is it possible to treat men who beat their partners?

July 27, 2018 in Society & Culture

Many men drop out when they seek therapeutic help for their violent tendencies. One researcher wanted to know why.

You will probably hang out in 25 places this year: Here is why

July 26, 2018 in Society & Culture

Decisions and plans drive our day-to-day movements. But new research shows that fundamental limits constrain how, as humans, we spend our time.

Are these Danish cities older than previously thought?

July 24, 2018 in Society & Culture

Odense could have been settled as early as the late eighth century, and many other towns could be older than you think, according to new study.

Fathers with more education more likely to take paternity leave

July 23, 2018 in Society & Culture

Swedish doctors and lawyers take twice as much parental leave as their less well-educated peers. But the trend is the opposite for well-educated women.

Archaeologists reveal new finds from legendary Swedish warship

July 19, 2018 in Society & Culture

The Mars warship was carrying hundreds of soldiers when it exploded in the Baltic Sea in 1564 during the Northern Seven Years’ War.

People over 60 prefer to work with 30-year-olds

July 18, 2018 in Society & Culture

A minority prefer people of their own age as work colleagues.

Following a new trail of crumbs to agriculture's origins

July 17, 2018 in Society & Culture

Archaeologists have found tiny pieces of ancient bread from hunter-gatherers that predate agriculture by about 4,000 years.

Physical education: What if we took away the pressure to be good at sports?

July 16, 2018 in Society & Culture

A researcher believes that’s how physical education should be. He’s been studying what gym class could be like when physical skills don’t count for students’ grades.

A tiny dragonhead illuminates life in a Viking trading town

July 11, 2018 in Society & Culture

This little head dates from the Viking Age and was produced in unique style.

Raw fish gave the Vikings tapeworms

July 10, 2018 in Society & Culture

“I’ve never thought about how they prepared their food – or didn’t,” says archaeologist.

Fear of reprisals muzzles Swedish police

July 8, 2018 in Society & Culture

The consequences of working in a culture of fear can be serious.

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Written in the blood: Researchers detect signs of cancer risk years in advance of disease

April 11, 2019 in Health

Some serious cancers have been linked to an increase of certain proteins in the blood as early as 15-25 years before a person becomes ill, a series of Swedish studies shows.

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