Research News
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No, male teachers do not have better digital skills than female teachers Mar. 6, 2026
Researchers find no differences in actual competence. – Female teachers have no reason to have less confidence in their own competence. School leaders should shift their focus from courses to good mastery experiences, says researcher.
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Researchers found the brain’s volume control Mar. 5, 2026
Nerve cells in the brain are constantly bombarded with information from different senses simultaneously. How can the brain prioritise what is most important?
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Looking for covert environmental crime at sea Mar. 10, 2026
Rusty oil tankers in the shadow fleet, illegal waste shipments in containers and dubious ship insurance will be put under the microscope when researchers at the University of Oslo launch the highly topical project CargoCrime.
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- Fascism must be countered with knowledge Mar. 3, 2026
There is a strong will among several people to create narratives of decline about Europe and Norway. If we are to prevent new genocides, our words are crucial, along with knowledge from the Second World War.
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“To gain new knowledge, we must understand how other people view the world” Feb. 27, 2026
It’s easy to think that we get new knowledge just by seeking out new sources of information and engaging with people we disagree with. But it’s not that simple.
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Either ‘good sex’ or ‘rape’ Feb. 27, 2026
Many sexual encounters in Norway occur under the influence of alcohol. Most rapes are committed under these circumstances.
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New brain atlas shows how the brain develops Feb. 26, 2026
With a brain atlas, you can dive into the mouse brain digitally. Now it has become even more exciting than before. Researchers have developed a new brain atlas in 4D.
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Researchers detect early signs of Parkinson’s in the blood Feb. 25, 2026
Researchers have found a way to detect Parkinson’s disease many years before the first symptoms appear. “This study is an important step towards identifying and diagnosing patients much earlier than we are able to today,” says researcher Hilde Loge Nilsen.
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Can you take antidepressants while pregnant? Feb. 24, 2026
Using a standard dose of antidepressants during pregnancy appears to be safe for the baby. Persistently high doses, however, may be linked to changes in the placenta and a higher chance that the newborn needs intensive care.
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Personal stories is a winning formula for Asian leaders Feb. 23, 2026
They share stories about their love lives, offer advice on radio shows, and post playful clips with cats. In doing so, some of Asia’s most powerful leaders are winning people’s votes.
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Could a protein hold the key to protecting against Alzheimer’s disease Feb. 19, 2026
The protein REST may play a central role in explaining why some individuals develop Alzheimer’s disease while others remain healthy, according to new research.
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This is why we are coming together to protest Feb. 17, 2026
It is not only in social media that we express our opinions. Meeting face to face in order to protest may be more important than ever, says rhetorician Kristian Bj?rkdahl.
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Aim to combat leukaemia by stopping stem cells from becoming cancer cells Feb. 13, 2026
An imbalance in the production of blood cells can lead to the aggressive blood cancer acute myeloid leukaemia. A new study finds a way to stop malignant stem cells. The researchers believe their findings could open up new avenues for treatment in the future.
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Night-time = alcohol, noise and accidents? Feb. 13, 2026
The streets of Oslo are characterised by alcohol, noise and a great deal of chaos on Friday and Saturday nights. Police, private security guards and the Night Ravens work to maintain order, but also have to tolerate a certain amount of chaos.
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Music in film and TV: “It is a form of manipulation” Feb. 13, 2026
You hear music every time you watch a film or TV series, and it shapes you more than you might think.
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Where Humans Outshine AI: “There is something quietly hopeful in these findings” Feb. 9, 2026
Humans are remarkably well equipped to meet the unknown – and not just because of our brains, new research suggests.
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Why we need a national space weather forecast Feb. 6, 2026
Powerful storms on the sun create weather in space that can cause major problems. A national space weather service is necessary for safety and preparedness, researchers believe.