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First Stone Age farmers in Norway "gave up" after short period of time

December 14, 2018 in Society & Culture

The end of the Stone Age, or Neolithic, was a time of major change. People tried their hand at farming for the first time. Researchers have now re-analysed findings throughout southern Norway from this time period.
Women are more heavily influenced by their husband's retirement choices

November 30, 2018 in Society & Culture

Women whose husbands take early retirement are more likely to retire early themselves, shows a new Norwegian study. But there is no evidence to suggest that men's decisions are influenced by their wife's choices.
Baby's gut bacteria might predict obesity

November 21, 2018 in Health

A study of Norwegian children suggests that intestinal bacteria composition at age two correlates closely with weight gain later in childhood.
Norwegians are the most critical of the niqab and burka in the Nordics

November 12, 2018 in Society & Culture

Norway is more critical of face-covering garments like the niqab and burka than their Nordic neighbours, shows new Pew Research survey.
Scientists identify genes associated with Tourette syndrome

November 5, 2018 in Health

Heredity is the main cause of Tourette's, but researchers think that infections and stress may also play a role.
PTSD patients show more signs of inflammation after psychotherapy

October 20, 2018 in Health

People with post-traumatic stress disorder often have signs of inflammation in the body. But even though psychotherapy reduced their stress level, the inflammation became worse, shows new study.
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.
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.