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Mysterious bear figurines baffle archaeologists

October 18, 2012 in Society & Culture

Small bear figurines have led researchers on the trail of hitherto unknown pre-Inuit rituals, indicating that these people practiced a bear cult.
UV light turns mushrooms into vitamin D bombs

July 10, 2012 in Natural Sciences

Mushrooms produce large amounts of vitamin D when illuminated with ultraviolet light. This discovery could make mushrooms a big hit with vitamin D-starved Scandinavians.
Link between self-harm and rape

June 27, 2012 in Health

Studies of rape victims reveal that 15 percent have scars from old self-harm injuries. The figure suggests a need for improved care of self-harming youths.
The tongue is the future for disabled people

June 7, 2012 in Technology

Danish scientists have developed a groundbreaking product that enables paralysed people to control wheelchairs, computers and TVs with their tongue.
Your sustainable lifestyle could strain distant countries

May 3, 2012 in Environment

Urban sustainability usually only has a local effect – and attempts at making cities sustainable could actually have negative effects on distant countries. New study sheds light on the hidden pitfalls.
Computer model predicts tomorrow’s nature

April 19, 2012 in Technology

Researchers have developed a computer model that can look into the future. The model’s virtual world makes it possible to explore how man-made changes in nature will impact on animal life in the future.
New method measures CO2 production of sub-seabed bacteria

April 12, 2012 in Environment

A new method for measuring the activity and CO2 production of sub-seabed bacteria could offer new knowledge about the long-term effects of sub-seabed bacteria on the climate.
Halibut pierced by mysterious ’projectile parasite’

April 7, 2012 in Agriculture & Fisheries

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown parasite that attacks the Greenland halibut by piercing the fillet. The fish almost looks as if it were shot with a rifle.
Ozone can combat pests in stored grain

April 3, 2012 in Environment

Insect pests in dried grain, maize and rice can be combated with ozone. The method has several environmental and health-related advantages over traditional insecticides.
Flu drug helps severely brain damaged patients recover

March 16, 2012 in Health

A drug used for treating influenza reduces the length of the waking-up phase for patients with severe brain damage.

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Surrogacy changes perception of family

May 18, 2013 in Health

Childless Norwegians have travelled abroad for surrogacy, as the service is illegal at home. Their actions and willingness to speak out about them have started to transform the idea of what a family is and should be.