Not Viking disease, but Neanderthal disease?
Recent discoveries indicate that Dupuytren’s Disease — sometimes referred to as “Viking disease” — most likely originated with Neanderthals.
Category: Research & Science
Why worry about artificial intelligence?
Ilan Kelman writes about artificial intelligence (AI) and how long it’s been with us and what the implications are for us now and in the future.
Cell phones and children’s health
Ilan Kelman asks many questions about cell phones and children and what future technology might bring and research being done today.
Radiocarbon dating can unravel historical mysteries
Learn how radiocarbon dating helps Norwegian scientists determine how old organic materials are to better understand history.
Heavy water: Neutrons, nukes, and Norway
Ilan Kelman writes about heavy water and the part it played in the resistance and end of World War II with the destruction of the Telemark plant.
Bergen’s firefighters navigate crisis
Ilan Kelman reports on research of firefighters in Bergen, Norway, and London to learn ways to improve safety, reduce stress, and prevent fires.
Do we need Sweden’s new mineral find?
Ilan Kelman asks in an editorial article if the world needs Sweden’s newly discovered iron ore that it plans to mine in the next 10 years.
Environment-friendly travel: To fly or not to fly?
Ilan Kelman writes about the environmental impact of flying and what individual Norwegians, celebrities, and other frequent-flyers can do.
Know your options and resources for a disaster
Ilan Kelman reports on options and resources to prepare for disasters, saying that even relatively safe Norway can be affected by them.
2022 Arctic Report Card
The 2022 Arctic Report Card from the NOAA was compiled by 147 experts from 11 nations, providing insight into the rapid change in the Arctic.
