Researchers disconnected one type of nerve cell in the brain of mice while the animals rested after having learnt something new. This gave new answers to what actually happens when you remember earlier experiences for later use.
Air raid sirens, drones, and bombs. The noise of war brings Ukrainians together, but it also creates different experiences depending on where you are.?
A new study has gained international attention for providing clear, research-based answers to a question dentists worldwide have debated for years: Should an open or closed surgical technique be used when children have canine teeth that fail to erupt in the upper jaw? Some of the study's results have now been published and were highlighted by the renowned British orthodontic blogger Kevin O’Brien.
"In many situations, an emoji seems more heartfelt than just plain text," says Professor Patrick Georg Grosz.?
Mononucleosis is a very common infection among youth. Now, researchers believe that if we can stop the virus behind the infection, we can significantly reduce the probability of developing the severe liver disease PSC.
Not just mom and dad?– older siblings may also enrich the youngest child's vocabulary, a new study from the Department of Psychology at the University of Oslo reveals.
The technology focuses on the delivery of subunit vaccines via mucosal surfaces, such as via a nasal spray. A recent study reports that the vaccine technology provides robust protection against infections with the coronavirus and influenza virus.
Clothing and shoes from the Chinese brand Shein are making their way into the world through the efforts of individuals. This is how the company reaches new customers without the need for credit cards or direct access to transportation.?
During recent years, the Section for Clinical Nutrition has published an impressive 300 articles and developed the foundation for Norway’s new dietary guidelines. Now they have reaped praise from the Research Council of Norway’s evaluation report.
Students' perceptions of their mathematical identity can provide insight into why some lose motivation or underperform in math.
Lullabies soothe children to sleep in many cultures, but not all of them are child-friendly. The lyrics can address such topics as dead children and unfaithfulness.
Research from Norway reveals new insights about masturbation habits among adults, highlighting how gender, parenthood and sexual orientation shape these intimate moments.
The international boycott of the Hamas government was a major mistake and has laid the groundwork for a more hardline approach within the organisation, according to a researcher from the University of Oslo in a new book. ?
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.?
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.
