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Have children and young people become more criminal than before?

Everyone seems to be talking about the rise in youth violence, but what do the police statistics actually tell us?

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Segregated childhoods. Growing up where faith defines everything

Obedience to God, the church, and parents is put above everything else in Christian communities defined as Bible-literalist with sectarian traits. Childhood in such contexts can be characterised as segregated, involving fear of damnation, and harmful psychological control.

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Do children in daycare have enough space for outdoor play? Study shows large disparities in Oslo

A survey of 463 daycare centres in Oslo reveals wide differences in how much space children have for outdoor play. While some centres have only 3 square metres per child, others have over 200.

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Stroke: Digital tools can provide equally effective rehabilitation at home

This paves the way for a more flexible future for patients.

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You have many friends – so why do you feel so lonely?

It could be that you only have "catch-up friendships". According to researcher Marja Aartsen at OsloMet, this type of friendship has become relatively common.

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Hunting for the killer quantum algorithm

What do particle physics and international shipping have in common? They are both problems that quantum computing is uniquely capable of solving, if we can find the right algorithms.

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Natural, organic and vegan: greenwashing is now harder to detect

Marketing regulations are having an effect, but it has not become easier for consumers to make sustainable choices when buying clothing and cosmetics.

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A simple brain test can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s

A routine brain test already available in many hospitals, combined with artificial intelligence, can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease — without needles or expensive brain scans.

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Norway invests billions to promote gender equality in Africa – but much of the work goes unseen

Norwegian state funds are meant to advance gender equality in some of the world's toughest markets. A new study shows much is being done – but often behind the scenes.

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Little evidence of 'elite flight' from Norway

Very few people with immigrant parents are leaving Norway, according to the first thorough mapping of the topic. "Personal ambitions are just as important a driver for emigrating as parental background," researcher says.

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How Machine Learning Uncovers Hidden Trends in Online Hate

A long term study of posts on Facebook and X in Norway shows that hate speech is growing, but much of the toxicity comes from a small group of users.

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Have studied young skiers: “We got the sense that something has changed”

When sociologists researched young people’s participation in cross-country skiing, they saw no one waxing their own skis.