Are you one of all who have cut yourself on the Japanese giant oyster when you have bathed in the summer? No wonder. In barely 20 years, the mussel has become one of Sweden's most common. The spread can now go even further – further out into the Baltic Sea. It seems to be very adaptable, says Mats Lindegarth, professor of marine ecology at the University of Gothenburg.
SwedenThe risk of developing type 1 diabetes varies greatly depending on where in Sweden you lived as a child, according to a new study. The result surprised the researchers who found several cities that stand out.
SwedenNewborn babies with suspected sepsis (blood poisoning) are often unnecessarily treated with antibiotics, shows a new study from the University of Gothenburg.
SwedenThe approximately 460 million tons of plastic produced every year do not disappear and affect both us and nature. Now, the world's countries are gathering once again to try to reach an agreement on plastic pollution.
SwedenBoule, own apple juice and freshly picked flowers on the kitchen table. At the dementia care facility Brommagården, the garden is a matter of course – but only half of the country's nursing homes have one of their own.
SwedenTo sit in the sun with a cup of coffee is impossible for many elderly. A new dissertation shows that large parts of the country's nursing homes lack balconies, gardens or other outdoor environments where residents can be. We were shocked by the result. We thought it would look better, says doctoral student Madeleine Liljegren.
SwedenWomen who kill do so primarily because they feel threatened or provoked – not due to psychopathic traits, shows new Swedish research. You do not kill to get money or power. You kill to defend yourself, says researcher Karin Trägårdh.
SwedenThe EU wants to introduce a new tax on white snus, fears the government. Sweden will be very clear that it is not acceptable, says EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz (The Moderate Party).
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