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One-eyed relative behind human eyes lived 600 million years ago
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One-eyed relative behind human eyes lived 600 million years ago

A one-eyed creature that lived 600 million years ago is among our oldest ancestors - and gave rise to our modern eyes. A study from Lund University shows this
German spies gain more power, trust in the US wanes
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German spies gain more power, trust in the US wanes

For decades, Germany's intelligence service, the BND, has been kept under tight control, with dark historical experiences in mind. Now German agents are set to receive more funding and expanded powers
Iran expert: Regime will not fall with Ayatollah Khamenei
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Iran expert: Regime will not fall with Ayatollah Khamenei

Eliminating Iran's top leadership would not be enough to overthrow the regime, Iran expert Rouzbeh Parsi says. Even Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is replaceable
German spies gain more power as trust in the US wanes
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German spies gain more power as trust in the US wanes

For decades, Germany's intelligence service, the BND, has been kept under tight control in light of dark historical experiences. Now German agents are to receive more funding and increased powers
Older Swedes are the happiest in the country - they grew up in a golden age
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Older Swedes are the happiest in the country - they grew up in a golden age

Are you Swedish and older? If so, you are probably among the happiest people in the world. At the same time, many younger Swedes struggle with loneliness and mental health
Göran Hjelm, possible dove, takes seat on Riksbank Executive Board
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Göran Hjelm, possible dove, takes seat on Riksbank Executive Board

Göran Hjelm, head of the Fiscal Policy Council, has been appointed a new member of the Swedish Central Bank's Executive Board. The announcement comes as a surprise to economists, as he is not particularly well-known
Fewer cases of aggressive breast cancer with AI in screening programs
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Fewer cases of aggressive breast cancer with AI in screening programs

When AI was used to assess breast cancer screening images, more cancer cases were detected. A Swedish study provides strong support for its use in screening programs
Lund University ranked highest in the Nordic region in QS rankings
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Lund University ranked highest in the Nordic region in QS rankings

Lund University is ranked highest in the Nordic region in the QS rankings, climbing one place to a shared twelfth place.
Expert: Suspected spy's Armed Forces background of interest to foreign powers
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Expert: Suspected spy's Armed Forces background of interest to foreign powers

Much is unknown about the latest spy case in Stockholm. However, with a background in the Armed Forces, the suspect is potentially of high interest to foreign powers
Researchers: Chat GPT better than criminal policy
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Researchers: Chat GPT better than criminal policy

Politicians will not succeed in breaking up the gangs with today's one-sided focus. Criminologist David Sausdal says this after a meeting between all parliamentary parties
Don't fall into the light trap – this is how you can handle the darkness
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Don't fall into the light trap – this is how you can handle the darkness

More rain and darkness are expected in the coming days. Make sure to take a walk and look for sunrays in the middle of the day to keep your energy up – but beware of a well-lit home in the evening
Alcohol abuse linked to shortness of breath
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Alcohol abuse linked to shortness of breath

Risky use or abuse of alcohol can be linked to shortness of breath and chronic cough, shows a study from Lund and Aalborg Universities.
Sweden continues to lose – neighbor in the lead
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Sweden continues to lose – neighbor in the lead

A few years ago, Sweden was the best in the world in the climate field. Today, nine other countries, including two neighbors, perform better than us, according to the annual CCPI report
Diversity among dogs as early as 11,000 years ago
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Diversity among dogs as early as 11,000 years ago

Dogs began evolving into different shapes and sizes as early as 11,000 years ago. But the differences between them were not as extreme back then as they are today, when some dogs can be carried around in a handbag and others are larger than wolves
The floating house of the future is already being built
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The floating house of the future is already being built

In the Netherlands, people have been working for centuries with barriers to prevent the sea from swallowing up land. But another movement is asking whether the future is floating instead – and is experimenting with bobbing parks, farms and offices
Health risks when recycling metal
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Health risks when recycling metal

Workers in metal recycling are exposed to high levels of dust and heavy metals, new research shows.
Expert: You can't "break the gangs"
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Expert: You can't "break the gangs"

The fight against gangs is not the success that politicians want to portray it to be. Criminologist David Sausdal says this after the police's new situation report showed that over 67,000 people in Sweden are linked to gangs
The Bandidos ban could have consequences in Sweden
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The Bandidos ban could have consequences in Sweden

The Bandidos are disbanded and banned in Denmark. The band's symbols become illegal to use, according to a ruling in Helsingør District Court
Breastfeeding Causes Temporary Bone Density Loss but Rapid Recovery
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Breastfeeding Causes Temporary Bone Density Loss but Rapid Recovery

Bone density drops sharply in a breastfeeding woman. But then a rapid recovery occurs, which is a positive surprise, according to the researchers behind a new study
Center Party Faces Leadership Crisis After Hatt's Resignation
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Center Party Faces Leadership Crisis After Hatt's Resignation

The election year is approaching, but after Anna-Karin Hatt's announcement of resignation, the Center Party is facing the same situation as when her predecessor left the party leader post, according to political scientist Jonas Hinnfors. The crucial question remains unanswered: Who is the party's candidate for Prime Minister?
Islamist Dissertation Approved Despite Research Practice Deviations
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Islamist Dissertation Approved Despite Research Practice Deviations

Sameh Egyptson's controversial thesis on global political Islam has after a comprehensive review been approved by the Board for Assessment of Misconduct in Research. But the board notes at the same time five serious cases of deviations from good research practice in the thesis
Controversial Islamism Dissertation Cleared of Misconduct
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Controversial Islamism Dissertation Cleared of Misconduct

Sameh Egyptson's controversial thesis on global political Islam has after a comprehensive review been approved by the Board for Assessment of Misconduct in Research.
Sweden's Karolinska Institute Drops Out of Top 50 in 2026 Rankings
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Sweden's Karolinska Institute Drops Out of Top 50 in 2026 Rankings

Swedish Karolinska Institute continues to decline while universities in Denmark, Finland and Norway advance. However, none seem to be able to threaten the world's best university, which tops Times Higher Education's ranking for the tenth year in a row
Railway Investment Criticized as 25-Year Plan Falls Short
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Railway Investment Criticized as 25-Year Plan Falls Short

Within 25 years, they will be caught up with the maintenance of the country's railways, promises the Transport Administration. That it will be paid off by 2050 is a bit of wishful thinking
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