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Solving the mystery of Serengeti’s vanishing wild dogs

February 12, 2019 in Natural Sciences

Twenty-five years ago, African wild dogs disappeared from Serengeti National Park. A firestorm of debate followed when one researcher claimed that handling by scientists was the cause. New research refutes that claim and offers another explanation.
It’s easier to learn new languages if you have a thick cortex

February 8, 2019 in Health

Swedish researchers have discovered a connection between the ability to learn a new language and the brain's structure. The thicker the cerebral cortex, the better the participants understood the grammar of a language they had never encountered before.
Healthiest to limit sugar, but not cut it completely

February 4, 2019 in Health

It’s OK to eat a little sugar, but stay away from sugary soft drinks. Still, Swedish researchers are not sure how sugar affects our general health.
High levels of vitamin B12 can increase lung cancer risk

January 31, 2019 in Health

High levels of B12 in the blood are linked to 15 per cent increased risk of lung cancer, according to a major international study. That’s one more reason to stop buying supplements and eat a healthy, varied diet, researchers say.
Finding eco-friendly alternatives to cotton — in the forest

January 25, 2019 in Environment

Finnish researchers are now making fabric from trees, cardboard and old newspapers as a possible alternative to cotton.
How well does physiotherapy work? A new database can provide answers

January 21, 2019 in Health

There is very little systematic research on how patients respond to physiotherapy. A new Norwegian database should provide insights into how well treatments work for patients.
Norwegian elite support immigration

January 16, 2019 in Society & Culture

The social elite in Norway are more supportive of immigration than the rest of the country’s population. The elite are also very supportive of the welfare state, but not everyone with lots of money is thrilled with the redistribution of wealth.
Eat your spinach, it’s good for your heart

January 14, 2019 in Health

If you want to take care of your heart, you may want to eat more spinach or other greens. But eat it raw.
ADHD diagnosis not a good fit for daydreamers

January 11, 2019 in Health

Many children today are misdiagnosed with ADHD, say scientists in Norway.
Scientists are removing CO2 from the air to make new products

January 9, 2019 in Technology

Scientists are experimenting with a kind of artificial photosynthesis to replace oil in manufactured goods.