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New satellites will forecast space weather

May 17, 2012 in Technology
The northern lights interfere with radio communications, GPS navigation and satellite communications. Researchers will launch 50 satellites to find out why.

Quest for status in the advertising world

May 16, 2012 in Society & Culture
Although agencies with high status in the advertising industry were quick to adopt interactive advertising, they did so without using their most award-winning people.

Norwegian aid has no effect

May 15, 2012 in Society & Culture
Never before has Norway given so much foreign aid. But billions of euros in aid do not promote peace or improve human rights in the countries that receive money.

Sami are stressed by bullying

May 14, 2012 in Society & Culture
The Lapps, or Sami people, experience ten times more discrimination than ethnic Norwegians. This leads to psychological stress and depression.

Oslo-experiment may explain massive star explosions

May 13, 2012 in Natural Sciences
New insight into the behaviour of atomic nuclei may explain how gigantic star explosions, or supernovas, have formed the elements that are crucial to mankind.

Would you prefer to be thin or get bowel cancer?

May 12, 2012 in Health
The ongoing debate about low carbohydrate diets is far from over. Research shows that a bad diet is a more likely cause of cancer than tobacco.

Warmer climate – fewer storms

May 11, 2012 in Natural Sciences
Diminishing sea ice in the Arctic Ocean could mean fewer storms. Researchers have gained new insight into the relationship between climate change and storms caused by polar low-pressure systems.

Inhibiting bacteria growth in sushi

May 10, 2012 in Health
Traditional acidic sushi rice and fresh wasabi inhibit the growth of bacteria in sushi. This improves the quality and gives longer shelf life for sushi dishes and is valuable information for consumers and producers.

Addiction - a growing menace

May 9, 2012 in Society & Culture
Addiction is on the rise in Europe. An increasing number of young people are unable to control their use of drugs, alcohol, sex, computer games, technology, shopping, dieting or exercise.

Remove TV from children’s bedrooms

May 8, 2012 in Health
Obesity among European pre-schoolers is hitting record levels. TV-watching and computer games should be replaced by active play, both at home and in the day cares.
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