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Pollen boom after the warmth – heading for a troublesome spring

The spring warmth has caused the pollen levels to rise significantly. Right now, it's mostly alder and hazel that can be found all the way up to southern Norrland.

Pollen boom after the warmth – heading for a troublesome spring

Swedes Show Strong Willingness to Defend Their Country, Survey Reveals

A majority of Swedes are willing to fight for Sweden. This is shown by the latest Som-investigation, where 53 percent of those surveyed stated that they are willing to fight for Sweden in the event of war.

Swedes Show Strong Willingness to Defend Their Country, Survey Reveals

Gothenburg Art School Faces Backlash Over Palestinian Exhibit

The Valand Academy of Fine Arts in Gothenburg is lending its premises to a Palestinian exhibition. Now the Jewish Central Council is reporting Gothenburg University to the Parliamentary Ombudsman.

Gothenburg Art School Faces Backlash Over Palestinian Exhibit

Sweden's Plan to Combat Youth Crime: New Training for Social Workers

All future social workers should be trained in youth criminality. This is acute, says Education Minister Johan Pehrson (The Liberals).

Sweden's Plan to Combat Youth Crime: New Training for Social Workers

Dental Implants Function Well – 40 Years Later

Dental implants that replace individual teeth still function after nearly four decades, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows. .

Dental Implants Function Well – 40 Years Later

Record-large concern about the international situation

The development in Russia and military conflicts are what worry Swedes the most, shows a forthcoming attitude survey from the SOM Institute at the University of Gothenburg, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. .

Record-large concern about the international situation

Seven planets in a row – the celestial parade is complete

All seven planets line up in the sky tonight, a rare parade that cannot be seen again until 2040. With shy Mercury's entrance, the show on the celestial vault is now complete.

Seven planets in a row – the celestial parade is complete

How viewers are affected by the TV4 acquisition

In the short term, viewers are not affected by Schibsted's purchase of TV4. But further ahead, possible collaborations may bring about changes.

How viewers are affected by the TV4 acquisition

Expert: Unlikely Cooperation for C

The support for Magdalena Andersson dropped Muharrem Demirok, according to experts. But that he is now resigning as C-leader does not necessarily open up for a cooperation with the Tidö parties.

Expert: Unlikely Cooperation for C

Expert: Only One Coalition Possible for Merz

After the German election, a government formation is awaited where the second-largest party is excluded from the negotiations. Actually, there is only one coalition on the table, says German political science professor Thomas Sommerer.

Expert: Only One Coalition Possible for Merz

Fateful Election in Germany: "Europe's Future is at Stake"

The game plan has been turned upside down, old alliances are being hollowed out and a new world order is taking shape, where might makes right. Today, Germany is going to the polls – feeling its way through its role in the new reality.

Fateful Election in Germany: "Europe's Future is at Stake"

Swedish lake ice is becoming increasingly weaker

Long-lasting periods with minus degrees are becoming increasingly rare in Sweden and it has made the lake ice both thinner and weaker in recent years. This is shown by a new Swedish study.

Swedish lake ice is becoming increasingly weaker

Robot outperforms doctors in detecting side effects

A software robot finds side effects of a heart medication faster than doctors. Moreover, the robot reveals unnecessary controls according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.

Robot outperforms doctors in detecting side effects

Despite the Cold – the Pollen Season is Here

The thermometer shows minus degrees in almost the entire country – but the pollen season is already underway, according to the Pollen Report's measurements. .

Despite the Cold – the Pollen Season is Here

The Ladies' Trick: Large Belly and Hairy Legs

Female flies attract males by inflating their abdomen. The males, in turn, sharpen their vision to see through the bluff.

The Ladies' Trick: Large Belly and Hairy Legs

Increased risk of copycat crimes

The risk of a so-called copycat crime is increased directly after a school attack such as the one in Örebro, according to experts. But the risk is also tied to what the motive behind the crime was.

Increased risk of copycat crimes

School Shootings: "The usual is that someone knows"

The massacre in Örebro says nothing about Swedish society. It is the result of a "perfect storm" of circumstances that happened to coincide, believes Paul Gill, expert on lone violent perpetrators.

School Shootings: "The usual is that someone knows"

Researchers: Empathy is Trump's weakest link

Donald Trump blames the plane crash in Washington on his predecessors and diversity work. Not very presidential, notes media researcher Bengt Johansson.

Researchers: Empathy is Trump's weakest link

Expert: Revelations do not affect the government

The government is putting an end to the twists and turns surrounding the national security adviser Henrik Landerholm by letting him resign, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors. He may come back if the preliminary investigation is dropped – but probably not in the same role.

Expert: Revelations do not affect the government

That's Why Tesla Stands Firm in the Storm

A long-lasting strike with infected disputes. An owner who has fallen into disrepute.

That's Why Tesla Stands Firm in the Storm

Watch out – the planets are lining up in the sky

The evening sky offers a beautiful scene now and for a few weeks ahead. With clear visibility, there is an opportunity to see six of the solar system's planets shining like an arch above us.

Watch out – the planets are lining up in the sky

Expert: The Ceasefire in Gaza May Fail

A fragile ceasefire is looming in Gaza. The question is whether it will hold.

Expert: The Ceasefire in Gaza May Fail

More newborns survive with the help of new routines

The proportion of children who die in the womb or in connection with childbirth after week 41 of pregnancy in Sweden has decreased by 47 percent in a short time. The explanation lies in better monitoring and that more births are induced than before.

More newborns survive with the help of new routines

Self-driving cars are rolling slowly forward

In several parts of the world, cars and trucks are driving around on roads without drivers. They could do it already today in Sweden as well.

Self-driving cars are rolling slowly forward