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The protein REST may play a central role in explaining why some individuals develop Alzheimer’s disease while others remain healthy, according to new research.

It is not only in social media that we express our opinions. Meeting face to face in order to protest may be more important than ever, says rhetorician Kristian Bjørkdahl.

An imbalance in the production of blood cells can lead to the aggressive blood cancer acute myeloid leukaemia. A new study finds a way to stop malignant stem cells. The researchers believe their findings could open up new avenues for treatment in the future.

The streets of Oslo are characterised by alcohol, noise and a great deal of chaos on Friday and Saturday nights. Police, private security guards and the Night Ravens work to maintain order, but also have to tolerate a certain amount of chaos.

You hear music every time you watch a film or TV series, and it shapes you more than you might think.

Humans are remarkably well equipped to meet the unknown – and not just because of our brains, new research suggests.

Powerful storms on the sun create weather in space that can cause major problems. A national space weather service is necessary for safety and preparedness, researchers believe.

Researchers have conducted the first large-scale benchmark study to investigate antibodies. “The benchmarking done in the present study is critically important to develop this field further,” says researcher Tuula Nyman.

Soft biological tissues are notoriously difficult to study in three dimensions. By refining contrast-enhanced X-ray micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), researchers can now make previously invisible structures accessible for non-destructive, three-dimensional analysis. The approach opens new possibilities for exploring biological tissue without cutting it apart.

Fake news generated by AI is often perceived as more credible than texts written by humans. That worries linguist Silje Susanne Alvestad.

Many queer people experience being overlooked, misunderstood, or having to educate their providers during healthcare visits. Two new reports describe widespread gaps in therapists' knowledge about LGBTQ+ issues.

We eat more processed meat such as sausages and salami than in the other Nordic countries. For the first time, researchers have calculated the disease burden and years of life lost caused by an unhealthy diet.

Each time you have an experience that defies your expectations, your brain becomes slightly more fine-tuned.

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.

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.

Media professor believes it is meaningless to pit ‘true’ photographs against ‘fake’ AI images and calls for a more nuanced debate.

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.

A new study provides hope for the treatment of cancers that are currently difficult to treat, such as lung cancer and prostate cancer.

When opera singers aren’t forced into stereotypes but are allowed to express what feels natural, something new emerges, says researcher.

– 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.

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.

Professor has studied 480 interpretations of the same classical work. Together, they mirror world history.

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.

AI's superior ability to formulate thoughts and statements for us weakens our judgment and ability to think critically, says media professor Petter Bae Brandtzæg.

The incel community has emerged as an online subculture where men express misogynistic views and frustration over romantic rejection. New research reveals nuances and diversity within the community.