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The family in the movie Fjord.
Child welfare researchers defend the film "Fjord": “Tells us something important about our society and the Norwegian child welfare system”

The film has been criticised for its portrayal of the child welfare system, but researchers argue that it is an important film.

Three people walks down a street.
Uneven steps strain the brain

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?

An elderly man is sitting on a sofa wearing headphones and looking at a tablet.
Stroke: Digital tools can provide equally effective rehabilitation at home

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

EEG electrodes attached to the back of a woman's head. Hospital environment in the background.
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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Aphasia makes online searching hard – A democratic problem

When language fails, using search engines to find information becomes almost impossible.

Young woman with face mask at bus stop
Local government was key to managing the pandemic

A major Nordic study shows that local authorities played a crucial role in handling COVID-19 – and why trust and flexibility are key to surviving future crises.

Office landscape with employees working closely together, with different gaze directions and energy
Indoor climate in open-plan offices may affect health

Employees in open-plan and shared offices are more likely to report poor indoor climate compared to those working in private offices.

Hands holding test tubes under microscope.
How artificial intelligence can revolutionise assisted fertilisation

AI could make assisted reproductive technology significantly more effective, but professionals are often sceptical. There is a need to build greater trust among them, says researcher.

Jens-Christian Trojel Hviid helps Pål Røhnebæk during treatment, sitting in front of a large screen.
New hope for treating phantom pain

Many people with amputated arms and legs struggle with phantom pain. At OsloMet, a new treatment is being studied, in which Pål Røhnebæk and other patients practice moving their amputated legs.

Young man on a road bike in a forest.
“Exercising in your thirties is like saving for retirement”

“We know that it is beneficial to build physical spare capacity whilst young, but it needs to be maintained throughout life. Otherwise, the account balance will quickly dwindle,” researcher says.

Adult daughter giving comfort to older mother in kitchen
What determines whether older parents receive help from their adult children?

Attitudes alone do not determine who will provide help when the need arises.

En kvinne sitter i et mørkt rom, med hendene mot hodet, og ser bort fra lyset fra vinduet.
Using botox to prevent migraine and treat pain

Millions of people experience chronic pain and migraine, but until recently there were very few treatments available. That’s changing now, thanks to professor Parisa Gazerani’s work.