Why is the pope called Pontifex Maximus – a several thousand-year-old pagan Roman title? And has the title been in use since the Romans?
When Frank set out to drain his field, a unique longhouse from before the Viking Age appeared The landowners of the area where the oldest known longhouse in the Nordic region once stood risk losing fertile soil if archaeologists continue excavating.
Final voyage for the Viking ships Norway's fragile national treasure, the Oseberg Ship, will be moved here on a ceiling-mounted track.
Parents are burdened with an invisible 'tax' Parents contribute with two and a half times more resources to societal reproduction than non-parents
What is good lighting when the vision changes? Is it just about being able to see? Or should we recognize that lightning can affect your mood and emotions and that might be just as important?
Philosopher: If you want to be remembered in 100 years, you should consider this In 100 years, everything will be forgotten. Or will it?
Should Europe build its own social media? Almost all the social media platforms Europeans use are American. Should Europe have its own social media?
When you turn 50, you're only halfway through your working career Many people start to think of themselves as seniors and begin planning for retirement. But that’s completely wrong, researchers point out.
Young people imagine a dystopian future due to climate change Rogue tidal waves. Killer heat waves. Prolonged drought. Unbreathable air. This is what young people imagine when writing climate sci-fi.
Safeguarding toddler development: A closer look at screentime Screen time affects young children's brain development. But is it harmful? And what can parents do?
Architecture affects our health, according to researchers Buildings and urban spaces are more important for our well-being than we might be aware of.
"The White House has contempt for knowledge," says Norwegian researcher Norwegian researchers will not tone down their criticism of Trump's policies.
Israeli soldiers: "They are the state's killing machines, but for the most part, they've managed to live with it" How do Israeli soldiers manage to carry out their missions? Researcher Hanne Eggen Røislien has interviewed several of them. Her research has sparked reactions.
What kinds of tasks are reasonable for kids to do at home? "Coercion is not the way to go," says a Norwegian researcher.
Technology is not a miracle cure for a clean and tidy internet OPINION: Artificial Intelligence promises to transform our world, how much should we let it?
How did the USA actually become so powerful? ASK A RESEARCHER: The USA has long used its power to influence other countries. But how did they actually acquire this power?
In the face of American aggression, where is the Norwegian and Nordic solidarity? OPINION: The picture of Trump's plane at Nuuk Airport should be replaced by pictures of Nordic leaders – arriving in Nuuk to congratulate Demokraatit on its election victory.
Norway is sending a runestone to Ukraine: "A nice gesture to a people who have endured great hardship," says the foreign minister When Torald died a thousand years ago, his place of death was inscribed on this runestone.
Most crises can be described based on these six characteristics SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: How can we communicate fact-based information more effectively during the next prolonged crises?
Donald Trump is considering withdrawing troops from Germany: "Comes as a shock to us in Europe" Donald Trump is considering withdrawing troops from Germany, according to The Telegraph.
Chefs recreated 200-year-old dishes: “Surprisingly good” In Norway, women from wealthy families prepared their own meals. This was not the case in other countries in the 19th century.
Teens say they show more of themselves when they drink alcohol This is what happened when teens shared their very first experiences with alcohol.
Turkish TV dramas have taken an unexpected global journey SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Turkish TV dramas have already travelled to over 140 countries around the world. Could Scandinavia be the next destination?
Professor: "Norway has a pagan heritage to be proud of" Neither in Celtic, Slavic, nor other Germanic areas of Europe is there anything comparable.
Were Norway's iconic stave churches built by slaves? "All indications point to the fact that the earliest phase of church construction in Norway was not just a matter of communal duty – it also involved slave labour," researcher says.
How old is Norse mythology? Are there myths in Norse mythology that trace back to an ancient Indo-European heritage from thousands of years ago?
Why is women's hair so important in so many religions? ASK A RESEARCHER: The more conservative, the more rules for women's hair.
This is what Americans are doing to stop Trump "It's worth fighting back," says philosophy professor.
Do strict alcohol policies really work? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: A recent study shows how alcohol control measures have affected rates of alcohol-related diseases in the Nordic countries over the past 30 years.
Do all religions have an afterlife? ASK A RESEARCHER: There are many different beliefs about life continuing after death.
Trump’s logic of deal-making versus Putin’s logic of war-making OPINION: As the Ukraine War approaches the grim mark of three years, it appears both ripe for an armistice and impossible to bring to an end.
Trump's unpredictable politics is good news for China, says defence expert Chinese leaders have long been convinced that China's power is increasing and that the USA is in decline. The current developments in American politics will only strengthen their belief in this, argues Henrik Stålhane Hiim.
Norwegians are the second-best in the world when it comes to learning English "I'm not convinced that this is solely due to Norwegian schools," says an English professor.
Researchers found more pieces of the world's oldest runestone – may change the history of runes The news spread worldwide when the nearly 2,000-year-old Hole runestone was discovered. New findings may change parts of our linguistic history, according to researchers.
Why were some churches built in stone and others in wood? Even though they could afford to build in stone, some still opted for wood.
Norway was likely home to the largest building in the Nordic region in the 200s Archaeologists had to double-check, but the conclusion is clear: The unusually large longhouse that once stood in Øvre Eiker was built in the 3rd centure and may have been fit for a king.
Norwegian theory about iconic Danish runestone is absurd, according to runologist Critics are not merciful towards the theory that Denmark's national icon, the large Jelling stone, is not from the Viking Age.
Do you love science? Then you'll love these podcasts OPINION: Here are some recommendations just for you.
Want to get started with genealogy research? Here are some tips "If you're lucky enough to have a criminal, a priest, or nobility in your family, there's a lot of material to find," says genealogist.
The Vikings also used crampons to avoid slipping on ice Crampons have been used in Norway for over 1,000 years. Espen Kutschera has tested Viking-era crampons.
Some researchers 'dope' their data – A look back at the cheating scandals of 2024 Opinion: Misconduct in research is similar to doping in sports.
Denmark's iconic runestone from the Viking Age may not actually be from the Viking Age, claims a Norwegian archaeologist The large Jelling stone was commissioned by a bishop in the 1100s. Not by Viking King Harald Bluetooth in the late 900s, according to researcher Håkon Glørstad.
Here’s what archaeologists found in 2024: Child graves in Østfold, silver treasure from the Viking Age and perhaps Norway's first stone church The past year has been marked by fewer excavations compared to previous years. But archaeologists have still made some great discoveries. Here is 2024's top list.
Black books contain tales of healing and summoning the devil. They were not meant to be shared Black books provided everyday advice but were also steeped in mystery.
When did angels change gender? Angels were men without wings or completely without gender. Now they have become sweet women and children.
Iron Age grave in Western Norway confirmed – among the largest in the Nordic countries Archaeologists have suspected it for many years, but now an enormous grave from the Iron Age in Western Norway has been confirmed via ground-penetrating radar. However, what it contains remains a mystery.
This stone tablet with the Ten Commandments was sold for $5 million, but is it authentic? According to the auction house, it dates from sometime between 300 and 800 CE.
Researcher: Who people choose to have kids with is a key explanation for inequality We tend to choose partners similar to ourselves. Resourceful individuals have children with each other, while less resourceful people choose equally matched partners. This trend has intensified over the last generations, research shows.
Have we stopped eating together? Do you drink while walking or eat in the car? According to a nutrition researcher, these habits are not good for digestion.
Your eco-certified products might be lying to you OPINION: Spotting a real eco-friendly product from a fake one is becoming increasingly difficult.
Can we tell if an animal was stressed by the taste of its meat? Stressed animals on their way to the slaughterhouse often produce lower-quality meat.
Here lies the foundation of how farmers became Vikings To travel abroad, a farming community needed a surplus. They found that in iron.
This is what today’s parents do better than previous generations A lot is written about all the mistakes today's parents make. But how bad is the situation really?
Sound from the Aztec skull whistle: "Extremely aversive and scary" Researchers have tested how people react to the sound. The whistle may have been used in sacrificial rituals.
Found jewellery and a unique coin: Three women were buried here during the Viking Age On a small rocky knoll on the west coast of Norway, archaeologists have uncovered a rich burial ground from the Viking Age.
What happened to the Vikings' slaves? ASK A RESEARCHER: Up to 25 per cent of the population during the Viking Age were thralls.
Warns against fake research PhD student Andreas Volstad was delayed by several months because he discovered something strange in the studies he was using for his research. "This can have consequences for both research and clinical practice," he says.
This stone tablet with the Ten Commandments has an extra commandment you've probably never heard of Soon, the oldest known stone tablet with the Ten Commandments will be auctioned off. What does this early version contain?
Are we eating sick animals? It depends on what you eat. If you buy salmon and chicken, the likelihood is highest that the animals are sick.
What the world can expect in Donald Trump's second presidential term President Donald Trump's second term could mean the end of US support for Ukraine, an intensified trade war with China, and more protectionism, experts believe.
