Polar bears can both swim further and dive deeper than previously thought
In recent years, satellite collars deployed on polar bears have become more sophisticated and many now record time spent in the water, using a saltwat...
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Social trust is high in the Nordic region – and there is a recipe for that
The Nordic countries are often regarded as the role-model region of the world when it comes to equality on different levels of society. Equal access t...
The Arctic is under threat from plastic litter pollution, new report shows
Plastic pollution in general – and in the world’s oceans in particular – has emerged as a major environmental problem, and is now acknowledged as a th...
Ocean acidification – A grave threat to global marine life
Ocean acidification may be the most devastating result of climate change for mankind to tackle. What it means in simple terms is that the oceans are ...
Samlerhuset crafts the first commemorative medal in Fairmined Gold
Norwegian based Samlerhuset has completed the world´s first commemorative medal manufactured out of Fairmined Gold. The gold has been extracted from t...
Right-wing extremist Breivik takes his case of mistreatment to Court of Human Rights
Mass murderer and terrorist, Anders Behring Breivik plans to take his case of mistreatment in the Norwegian prison to European Court of Human Rights. ...
Baby boom needed in Norway
Birth rates in Norway have been declining for the seven years and this year is not different according to a report by the Local. There are mixe...
Composer Gudnadottir nominated for the 2017 Harpa award (Video)
Icelandic cellist and composer Hildur Gudnadottir has been nominated for the 2017 Harpa award with her score for Balthasar Kormakur’s fea...