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Here’s why firefighters don’t get burned out

June 15, 2018 in Health

In spite of encountering stressful situations, firefighters have good coping strategies that keep them healthy and protect them from burnout, a new study shows.
A virtual time machine for the Port of Oslo of the 1700s

June 13, 2018 in Society & Culture

If you have a 3D printer, this website even lets you print out small buildings from 18th century Oslo.
Is it bad to sleep in on the weekends?

June 11, 2018 in Health

A large study suggests that a few extra hours of sleep on the weekend are probably not detrimental to your health.
Intestinal bacteria can work better than antibiotics

June 10, 2018 in Health

A small Norwegian study suggests that transplanted bowel bacteria may be more effective than antibiotics in treating patients with severe bowel infections.
How do we make sure that all have access to personalized medicine?

June 8, 2018 in Health

Personalized medicine demands much from the patient. But researchers warn that tomorrow’s health care, with all its promise, is at risk of unfairly excluding people unless we take steps to prevent this.
Fake researcher fabricated finding that HPV vaccine causes cervical cancer

June 6, 2018 in Health

A research article alleging that HPV vaccines can cause cancer has now been withdrawn. "Extremely serious," says Karolinska Institutet.
Finnish method helps Norwegian first-graders who struggle with maths

June 4, 2018 in Society & Culture

Problems with maths plague nearly 20 per cent of all school children. Offering children extra help right from the start can make a huge difference, according to Norwegian and Finnish research.
New study estimates the carbon footprints of 13,000 cities

June 2, 2018 in Environment

Many see cities as the new front lines of the climate change fight. Identifying the mayors and city councils in cities with the biggest carbon footprints, and the most power to make big changes, could mobilize a wave of reinforcements.
Can birth control pills make teens depressed?

June 1, 2018 in Health

A Swedish study shows that hormone-based contraceptives are associated with an increased use of antidepressants among young girls.
Children with weak language skills less likely to play with other children

May 31, 2018 in Society & Culture

When toddlers have poor language skills, they can also have social problems, according to new research.