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Developing a new ultrasound technology

September 16, 2012 - Source: Read the full story at the Research Council of Norway

European research groups are joining forces to develop a new ultrasound system and improve treatment for heart patients. The Norwegian Center for Cardiological Innovation (CCI) will play a key ...
Chain reaction in the human immune system trapped in crystals

September 14, 2012 - Source: Aarhus University

A research team from Aarhus University has revealed details of how a chain reaction in the human immune system starts. With these results, the researchers hope to promote the development of ...
New venture: Improving safety in oil and gas

September 13, 2012 - Source: Read the full story at SINTEF

What happens if an oil installation experiences a process upset, a gas alarm and a vessel collision all at the same time? And what do you do if a platform originally designed for a lifetime of ...
National Science Week 2012: Ready for kick-off

September 12, 2012 - Source: Read more about National Science Week 2012

From 19 to 30 September, researchers all over Norway stand at the ready to display, discuss and answer questions about the topics that fascinate them. Events will be organised at over 100 ...
Needs to blaze more trails

September 11, 2012 - Source: Read the full story at the Research Council of Norway

The report of the recently concluded evaluation of the Research Council of Norway states that the Council needs to do more to enhance the quality of Norwegian research and promote new lines of ...
Biomarine-based value creation could increase six-fold by 2050

September 11, 2012 - Source: Read the full story at the Research Council of Norway

According to a newly published report, value creation within the Norwegian biomarine industry has the potential to grow 600 per cent - from NOK 90 billion today to NOK 550 billion - in 2050.
The Rocky Mountains affect Norway’s climate

September 9, 2012 - Source: Read the full story at the Research Council of Norway

Both the Gulf Stream and the Norwegian Sea have a major impact on Norway's climate. However, it turns out that weather conditions are also influenced by geographical elements from much ...
Westerly storms warm Norway

September 7, 2012 - Source: Read the full story at the Research Council of Norway

New research indicates that storms from the west are the main reason that Norwegians can enjoy temperatures 5-10°C warmer than other places so far north.
Raised antibody levels linked to greater risk of rheumatoid arthritis

September 7, 2012 - Source: The University of Copenhagen

Individuals with raised levels of an antibody known as rheumatoid factor in their blood have up to a 26-fold greater long term risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, finds a study published ...
New DNA-method tracks fish and whales in seawater

September 6, 2012 - Source: The University of Copenhagen

Danish researchers at University of Copenhagen lead the way for future monitoring of marine biodiversity and resources by using DNA traces in seawater samples to keep track of fish and whales ...

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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.