Research News
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Genetic study challenges the historical gap between psychiatry and neurology Dec. 18, 2025
A new study based on data from nearly one million individuals has unveiled that certain genetic variants could increase the risk for both psychiatric and neurological disorders. The findings may have implications for how we understand and treat brain diseases.
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“AI images are not fake photographs” Dec. 17, 2025
Media professor believes it is meaningless to pit ‘true’ photographs against ‘fake’ AI images and calls for a more nuanced debate.
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Religious people choose safer occupations and could end up with greater job security Dec. 18, 2025
More religious Norwegians tend to opt for traditional occupations that have a low risk of automation. Although these jobs on average pay less, they can offer greater job security as technology reshapes the world of work.
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One in four three-year-olds show signs of avoidant eating Dec. 11, 2025
Some children as young as three have persistent avoidant and restrictive eating patterns that can lead to low energy intake and nutritional deficiencies during childhood, a new study shows.
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Immunotherapy offers hope for lung cancer and prostate cancer Dec. 10, 2025
A new study provides hope for the treatment of cancers that are currently difficult to treat, such as lung cancer and prostate cancer.
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“Opera should be made relevant to more people” Dec. 9, 2025
When opera singers aren’t forced into stereotypes but are allowed to express what feels natural, something new emerges, says researcher.
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Norwegian politics: Our system is not well suited to tackle long term challenges Dec. 4, 2025
– There is reason to ask whether our political system with the increasingly fragmented political landscape is set up to solve difficult challenges such as climate change, shifting demographics and the need for economic prioritization, says Kristoffer Kolltveit.
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Putin’s dream of the perfect family Dec. 2, 2025
President Vladimir Putin’s family ideal is a heterosexual couple with two or three children. This is no coincidence, according to researcher Jules Sergei Fediunin.
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“Music is always interpretation” Nov. 21, 2025
Professor has studied 480 interpretations of the same classical work. Together, they mirror world history.
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International standards can succeed where negotiations fall short Nov. 19, 2025
International political cooperation on issues such as climate, trade and health is becoming increasingly difficult. International standards developed quietly by experts have become an important alternative, new research shows.
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“We all become partners with AI, whether we want to or not” Nov. 14, 2025
AI's superior ability to formulate thoughts and statements for us weakens our judgment and ability to think critically, says media professor Petter Bae Brandtz?g.
