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Expert: Trump's victory "a slap in the face"

After Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, many are worried about a setback for climate work, not only in the USA but also globally. It's a blow to the Paris Agreement, says climate expert Björn-Ola Linnér.

Expert: Trump's victory "a slap in the face"

New AI tool can contribute to criminal investigations

A research team from, among others, Lund University has developed an AI tool that can identify the origin of microorganisms. This can, for example, involve tracing bacteria from a water area, a country or a city.

New AI tool can contribute to criminal investigations

Europe is lagging behind in climate adaptations

Extreme weather due to climate change is intensifying faster than Europe's preparedness. Sweden is no exception, researchers believe.

Europe is lagging behind in climate adaptations

Virtual reality treatment helps violent offenders: "Promising"

Individuals convicted of violent crimes show positive effects of a new treatment where VR technology is used. The effects largely remained three months after the treatment was completed, says Märta Wallinius, unit manager at the Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinic in Växjö.

Virtual reality treatment helps violent offenders: "Promising"

The answer to the riddle: Why women have no pockets

For almost a year now, a ban on bags has been introduced for larger events. For that part of the population who are used to carrying their things in a bag, the question arose of what to do with everything.

The answer to the riddle: Why women have no pockets

Extinct species named after hard rockers

How do you find suitable names for extinct worm stars that are over 400 million years old? Researchers at Lund University drew inspiration from the hard rock world. .

Extinct species named after hard rockers

Defective sperm can complicate pregnancy

DNA damage to the father's genes increases the risk of preeclampsia during pregnancies that are the result of in vitro fertilization. .

Defective sperm can complicate pregnancy

Swedish universities climb the most in world rankings

Europe is losing ground to Asia in the ranking of the world's best universities. But Swedish higher education institutions are climbing the most on the list when Times Higher Education ranks the 2,000 best in the world.

Swedish universities climb the most in world rankings

"Legislate for a Clear Pay Slip"

It is high time to break the invisibility principle regarding the taxes and fees that employees pay. This is written by two national economists at Lund University on SvD Debatt.

"Legislate for a Clear Pay Slip"

The unexpected discovery about the Vikings' hunt for walruses

The Vikings on Greenland hunted walruses significantly further up in the waters of North American Arctic than previously thought. This strengthens the thesis that the Vikings had contact with North American peoples, hundreds of years before colonization.

The unexpected discovery about the Vikings' hunt for walruses

Council for stomach problems – just as good as extreme diet

Those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can get significantly fewer problems by minimizing sugar and starch in their food. The simple method has proven to be just as effective as the stricter diet that is usually recommended.

Council for stomach problems – just as good as extreme diet

New Zoom trick gets millions rolling in

In the American election campaign, large campaign meetings held via Zoom have attracted more than a hundred thousand participants. Now, Swedish parties are looking at the phenomenon with envy.

New Zoom trick gets millions rolling in

Migratory Birds May Stay Longer in Sweden

Short-distance migratory birds may stay longer in Sweden as a result of climate change. Those that perhaps flew to Denmark before can stay in Skåne nowadays, says ornithologist Anders Wirdheim.

Migratory Birds May Stay Longer in Sweden

Unique scope of the persons seeker attack

Long-term planning and large resources are likely behind the operation in Lebanon where thousands of seekers suddenly exploded. We are many who are stunned, says intelligence expert Tony Ingesson.

Unique scope of the persons seeker attack

Wobbling Planet Baffles Researchers

Researchers at, among others, Lund University have discovered a smaller planet that appears to "wobble" along its orbit around its star. This is very unusual, says Judith Korth, who led the research team behind the discovery.

Wobbling Planet Baffles Researchers

Billström: Leaving when it's most fun

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) is leaving his post when the Riksdag opens next week. You should leave when it's most fun, he says to TT.

Billström: Leaving when it's most fun

Trees' unexpected ability: absorbs methane

The trees' bark has an unexpected ability, shows new research in, among other things, Swedish forests. The discovery suggests that trees do the climate a greater service than previously thought.

Trees' unexpected ability: absorbs methane

Contact Advertisement for Electric Road on Öresund Bridge

Many puzzle pieces are already in place for a future electric highway on the Öresund Bridge. This is the opinion of three actors who are now making a declaration of intent to get the ball rolling in earnest.

Contact Advertisement for Electric Road on Öresund Bridge

Billionaires may get lower taxes

The Tax Agency has, over a long period of years, taxed and disputed with the country's richest venture capitalists. But now the government can meet the protesting billionaires halfway.

Billionaires may get lower taxes

Doctors: Don't trust skin cancer apps

Are you worried about a skin change? Checking it out with a mobile app may seem convenient – but is risky, warn researchers behind a new study. .

Doctors: Don't trust skin cancer apps

Bumblebees' local sense is as good as yours

Bumblebees have no problem finding their way home after being out on long and complicated trips, shows new research from Lund University. They have a very good sense of direction, at least as good as humans.

Bumblebees' local sense is as good as yours

Starfall Rain Expected: "Very Spectacular"

Significantly more shooting stars than usual are expected at the end of the weekend, when the meteor shower Perseid reaches its peak. It's very spectacular, says astronomer Peter Linde.

Starfall Rain Expected: "Very Spectacular"

A Simple Blood Test Can Reveal Alzheimer's

A regular blood test instead of a spinal fluid test can be the future for detecting Alzheimer's. Researchers at Lund University have tested the method in regular healthcare, with promising results.

A Simple Blood Test Can Reveal Alzheimer's

Nine more charged following Palestinian protests

Nine new charges of suspected disobedience to the authorities have been brought following a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Lundagård at Lund University earlier this year, reports [P4 Malmöhus](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/ytterligare-nio-personer-atalas-efter-palestinaprotest).

Nine more charged following Palestinian protests