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How do our brains make sense out of all the sight, sound, and touch information coming in and turn it into smooth motion like standing and walking?
On the windswept Orkney Islands, there are over 900 wind turbines, some very close to where people live. How does that affect everyday life?
Official statistics suggest that only a small share of Norwegians fall victim to crime each year. The National Crime Survey shows that the real figure is many times higher – and that young people are by far the most exposed.
Everyone seems to be talking about the rise in youth violence, but what do the police statistics actually tell us?
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.
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.
This paves the way for a more flexible future for patients.
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.
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.
Marketing regulations are having an effect, but it has not become easier for consumers to make sustainable choices when buying clothing and cosmetics.
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.
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.
