Education about education
The United Nations has defined education as a human right, but what is an education? Exchange and collaboration seem to play a big role.
Category: Research & Science
A closer look at Nordic humor
Norwegians often poke fun at themselves or their closest neighbors to bring on the laughs in Scandinavian countries.
St. John’s Wort: medicine & myth
For centuries, St. John’s Wort has been used to alleviate a vareity of ailments. Here’s what to know about it.
A serious look at voting and elections in Norway
An investigation of Norwegian elections, using two new papers that examined these elections and what may or may not affect how Norwegians vote.
Taking a closer look at Norway’s music programs
Experts examine mandated municipality schools of music and arts in Norway, reporting on their efficacy and attendance by children in the areas.
Supporting science through the Research Council of Norway
Ilan Kelman writes about how researchers in Norway spend the spring months completing paperwork for grants from the national research council.
Explore the landscape of the North—and take care
Ilan Kelman writes about all the dangers travelers might face when visiting Norway and how to stay as safe as possible during their stay.
Arctic Frontiers conference takes place in Tromsø
Arctic Frontiers 2024, a four-day conference focusing on the region, will be held in Tromsø, Norway, in January.
A cherished tradition carries a message for today
Ilan Kelman asks the age-old question, “Is Julenissen real?” in his column about Christmas traditions in Norway and around the world about Santa.
What are the northern lights?
Ilan Kelman writes about northern lights in Norway’s skies and the space weather and solar activity that give way to their creation and movement.
How far did the Vikings go?
We know the Vikings were seafarers, but there is the question of how far they actually traveled— in space as well as time—into North America.
Not Viking disease, but Neanderthal disease?
Recent discoveries indicate that Dupuytren’s Disease — sometimes referred to as “Viking disease” — most likely originated with Neanderthals.
