Some of us try to shield ourselves. Others become completely hooked on the news. Some click "like." Others engage politically. There is no one right way to act when war and conflict draw closer, according to psychology and media researchers.
In the future, ten million people may die every year from infections caused by bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. New findings have discovered a possible “cure” that can be used to combat resistant E.coli bacteria.
– The risks associated with opioid use are high, with overdose death as the worst-case scenario, says Siri Leknes. Her team has researched opioids, pain, stress, and reward for over 15 years. The neuroscientist warns against uncritical medical use of opioids.
Norway are well prepared for a new pandemic, but dependent on one factor that money cannot buy, says media professor.?
It is tempting to make decisions that primarily benefit ourselves and to turn a blind eye to any resultant discomfort for others. However, when others impart to us the information we may have attempted to evade, most of us choose to act in solidarity.
A team of Norwegian researchers, through international collaboration, found that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) during colonoscopy increased the detection of polyps by about 8%, but the risk of cancer was minimally affected.
Researchers at the Centre for Embryology and Healthy Development (CRESCO) aim to find out why so many early embryos fail in their development. New insights into how maternal and paternal DNA is replicated during the initial stages of pregnancy are contributing pieces to the puzzle.
The perception of Antarctica as an apolitical haven with untouched nature solely dedicated to scientific research is entirely mistaken, according to researcher.
An increasing number of individuals experience discomfort in the gut or are being diagnosed with intestinal conditions such as coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Scientists have now mapped the cells in the gut as part of The Human Cell Atlas project, revealing several new findings.
Gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, and preterm birth can be warning signs that a mother has a genetic vulnerability to cardiovascular diseases.
When it comes to lung cancer, we know of more than 30 substances that are carcinogenic. But when researchers began investigating why there is a higher incidence of prostate cancer in firefighters, they had little to go on.
In Norway, women and men largely share household chores. Nonetheless, it is still women who bear the overall responsibility for keeping track of everything that needs to be done, despite many decades of women's rights advocacy.
For centuries, intelligence, conspiracies, and love letters have been concealed in coded language. Now, digital tools can crack the old codes.
Since the invasion of Ukraine three years ago, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and ambulances have been subjected to targeted attacks by Russia. This is a direct violation of the Geneva Conventions.
Many are puzzled by the support for Trump by evangelicals and the apparent distance between Trump’s behavior and the moral and ethical standards traditionally seen in conservative Christianity. But according to Associate Professor Allison Murray, there may not be much of a distance after all.
How do you build identity and culture without a state? According to historian Toufoul Abou-Hodeib, Palestinians turn to embroidery, poetry, and music, and not least, the thought of one day being able to return home.?
Thomas Mathiesen was a prominent figure in Norwegian and international sociology of law. His groundbreaking theories on prisons, surveillance, and the power structures within society have shaped the field and continue to inspire new generations of researchers.
Even though digitalisation is in full swing, most Norwegians are now ambivalent about life online, according to media researchers at the University of Oslo.?
In the largest study conducted to date on the genetics of bipolar disorder, researchers have identified 36 genes linked to the condition. This marks a significant step toward understanding the genetic factors behind bipolar disorder, which could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment in the future.
The audience holds their breath in unison, and when the music turns emotional, everyone sits perfectly still together. These are the initial findings from the world's largest music experiment.?
