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Right-Wing Voters Show Lower Trust in Climate Researchers Globally

People with right-wing political ideology often have lower confidence in climate researchers than those with left-wing ideology. The connection applies in a large part of the world, according to a new study.

Right-Wing Voters Show Lower Trust in Climate Researchers Globally

Alzheimer's Protein Found in High Levels in Newborns, Study Reveals

A protein that can be found in the blood of patients with Alzheimer's disease has for the first time been studied in newborn children. The result is hoped to be able to provide better understanding of the cause behind the disease – and develop new medicines, writes Göteborgs-Posten.

Alzheimer's Protein Found in High Levels in Newborns, Study Reveals

Sweden Democrats Face Collective Guilt Over Party's National Socialist Roots

Christer Mattsson, head of the Segerstedt Institute, has read the Sweden Democrats' noted white paper. He describes it as detailed and thorough – but without analysis.

Sweden Democrats Face Collective Guilt Over Party's National Socialist Roots

Doctor Attitudes Influence Antibiotic Prescribing Practices

Doctors' decision to prescribe antibiotics or not has to do with how they believe their colleagues would do. Additionally, it is affected by how inclined the doctors themselves are to use antibiotics, according to a study.

Doctor Attitudes Influence Antibiotic Prescribing Practices

Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

The Government's timetable for developing a citizenship test is being criticized by test developers at Stockholm University, reports Universitetsläraren. .

Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson goes on the attack against the red-greens in her Almedalen speech. She also promises to work for a bourgeois prime minister ahead of the 2026 election.

New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance

The nominating committee presents Simona Mohamsson as a candidate to take over the party leader role for The Liberals. After several heavy names are said to have declined, the 30-year-old is faced with a major challenge.

Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance

Medication Combo Reduces Alcohol Cravings, Study Finds

A medication against smoking combined with a medicine against depression seems to reduce the craving in people with alcohol addiction, shows a new study from the University of Gothenburg. The treatment is based on a new strategy that affects the dopamine content in the brain.

Medication Combo Reduces Alcohol Cravings, Study Finds

Researchers Seek Public Help for Monthly Jellyfish Reports

How are our jellyfish really doing? That's what researchers at the University of Gothenburg want to find out by getting the general public to help, reports Vetenskapsradion in Sveriges Radio. According to the researchers, who hope that bathers and others will send in their jellyfish reports via, for example, Artportalen, there is a concern about the status of the animal group.

Researchers Seek Public Help for Monthly Jellyfish Reports

Swedish National Day Celebrations Surge in Popularity

Swedish people celebrate the National Day like never before, at least seen in the last 15 years. June 6 stands out as the holiday where the celebration has increased the most, shows a survey from the SOM Institute.

Swedish National Day Celebrations Surge in Popularity

Government Faces Steep Challenge Ahead of Next Year's Election

Almost 13 percentage points now separate the blocks. The Uppförsbacken is long for the Tidö parties ahead of next year's parliamentary election.

Government Faces Steep Challenge Ahead of Next Year's Election

Social Democrats Target 2026 Election Win with New Strategy

The Social Democrats have set their sights on winning the 2026 election. Rhetorically, they are making both a left and right turn, but in concrete terms, much remains the same.

Social Democrats Target 2026 Election Win with New Strategy

Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro Currency in 2026

The EU country Bulgaria is on its way to become the 21st country to introduce the euro as currency. A final formal obstacle can soon be overcome and open up for the transition in 2026.

Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro Currency in 2026

Zebrafish Show Remarkable Climate Adaptation Abilities

When water temperatures in lakes and seas rise, fish and other living things are affected. But it seems that zebrafish, in any case, cope well with the change.

Zebrafish Show Remarkable Climate Adaptation Abilities

Vinnova Spends 400,000 Kronor on Unscientific Personality Tests

The Innovation Agency Vinnova has purchased courses, analyses, and workshops in enneagram for 400,000 kronor, reports [P4 Värmland](https://www. sverigesradio.

Vinnova Spends 400,000 Kronor on Unscientific Personality Tests

Customs Uncertainty Disrupts Global Shipping and Swedish Trade

Swedish shipping companies risk higher harbour fees in the USA and few want to invest when the customs policy continues to change. Uncertainty is the most expensive for the shipping companies, it paralyses in some way, says Johan Woxenius, professor in logistics.

Customs Uncertainty Disrupts Global Shipping and Swedish Trade

Lower Covid Protection in Less Educated Elderly, Study Finds

Older individuals with a poor economy and/or low education have a weaker protection against covid-19. The proportion that continues to vaccinate themselves against the disease in these groups is lower and thereby the protection has become more unequal, shows a large study.

Lower Covid Protection in Less Educated Elderly, Study Finds

Majority of Swedes Support Limiting Children's Screen Time

Two thirds of Swedes over 15 years old want to limit screen time for children, shows the latest Som survey. .

Majority of Swedes Support Limiting Children's Screen Time

German Bundestag Rejects Merz as Chancellor, Signaling Discontent

The German Bundestag does not put forward Friedrich Merz as the new Chancellor. The result is surprising.

German Bundestag Rejects Merz as Chancellor, Signaling Discontent

Record Number of Swedes Read or Listened to Books in 2023

A record number read last year – a majority of the Swedish population read or listened to a book at least once a week. And it is the printed book that dominates.

Record Number of Swedes Read or Listened to Books in 2023

Cool Weather May Extend Pollen Season for Allergy Sufferers

For pollen allergy sufferers, this year's troubles may become extra prolonged - the cool weather is extending the season. It's coming a little every day, says biologist Åslög Dahl.

Cool Weather May Extend Pollen Season for Allergy Sufferers

Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

The dispute surrounding the antisemitism-accused Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas is problematic for the Left Party, according to political scientist Ulf Bjereld. A divided party has a harder time attracting voters, he says.

Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers

Over 411,000 people have applied for higher education this autumn, which is the highest number since the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UHR) started keeping statistics. Above all, there is high pressure on vocational training programs with good job prospects.

Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers

Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn

In the USA, science and research are being deliberately undermined by governing politicians. The same tendencies, to disregard facts and scientific findings that do not fit the policy, are also seen in Sweden, write over a thousand Swedish researchers on DN Debatt.

Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn