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Right-Wing Voters Show Lower Trust in Climate Researchers Globally
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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
Alzheimer's Protein Found in High Levels in Newborns, Study Reveals
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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
Sweden Democrats Face Collective Guilt Over Party's National Socialist Roots
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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
Doctor Attitudes Influence Antibiotic Prescribing Practices
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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
Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline
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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.
New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity
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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
Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance
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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
Medication Combo Reduces Alcohol Cravings, Study Finds
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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
Researchers Seek Public Help for Monthly Jellyfish Reports
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Researchers Seek Public Help for Monthly Jellyfish Reports

Swedish National Day Celebrations Surge in Popularity
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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
Government Faces Steep Challenge Ahead of Next Year's Election
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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
Social Democrats Target 2026 Election Win with New Strategy
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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
Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro Currency in 2026
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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
Zebrafish Show Remarkable Climate Adaptation Abilities
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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
Vinnova Spends 400,000 Kronor on Unscientific Personality Tests
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Vinnova Spends 400,000 Kronor on Unscientific Personality Tests

Customs Uncertainty Disrupts Global Shipping and Swedish Trade
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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
Lower Covid Protection in Less Educated Elderly, Study Finds
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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
Majority of Swedes Support Limiting Children's Screen Time
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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.
German Bundestag Rejects Merz as Chancellor, Signaling Discontent
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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
Record Number of Swedes Read or Listened to Books in 2023
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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
Cool Weather May Extend Pollen Season for Allergy Sufferers
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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
Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute
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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
Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers
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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
Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn
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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
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