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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

Unusual stone find reveals "stunning history"

An unusual stone find in a gravel pit has turned out to carry a staggering story, writes Lund University in a press release. .

Unusual stone find reveals "stunning history"

Experts: Hidden Motives behind the Greenland Play

Donald Trump's statement about making Greenland American can be a smokescreen for real interests. This is like the opening move in a chess game, says political scientist Anamaria Dutceac Segesten.

Experts: Hidden Motives behind the Greenland Play

Missing clouds may be behind mysterious warmth

The Earth was inexplicably warm the year before last, and the models have not yet managed to explain why. But now German researchers may be on the track of a worrying solution – part of the clouds have disappeared.

Missing clouds may be behind mysterious warmth

Herring Roe Becomes Skin Care - "as Smooth as Baby Bottoms"

Now the herring residues that remain after taking care of the fish's fillets will become raw materials for the beauty industry. .

Herring Roe Becomes Skin Care - "as Smooth as Baby Bottoms"

Christmas Food – and Drink – You Should Avoid

There are several of the goodies on the Christmas table that you should take it easy with if you're betting on a long life. New Swedish research reinforces the image that ultra-processed food is not good for us.

Christmas Food – and Drink – You Should Avoid

The Government: Emergency Measures against the Flatworm Obama

The Government has decided that the authorities are allowed to take emergency measures to prevent the invasive flatworm Obama nungara from establishing itself in Sweden. It is a predator that eats other earthworms and can in the long run affect the conditions for cultivation.

The Government: Emergency Measures against the Flatworm Obama

AI colors the language in students' essays

The students at the universities in Malmö and Lund are using AI tools when writing essays in English. After the launch of the AI tool Chat GPT, the use of certain AI-typical words has increased by hundreds of percent, reports Sydsvenskan.

AI colors the language in students' essays

Danish Police: 32 Cases Involving Hired Swedes

In just over half a year, Danish police have registered 32 cases where Swedes are suspected of having been hired to commit violent crimes in Denmark. This is shown by a new compilation submitted by the police to the parliament, writes Politiken.

Danish Police: 32 Cases Involving Hired Swedes

Preschool appears to protect against diabetes

Letting small children attend preschool can reduce their risk of developing type 1 diabetes, according to a new study. Exposure to viruses and bacteria is believed to be behind this, according to the researchers.

Preschool appears to protect against diabetes

This is why migratory birds fly at such high altitudes

A coastal pipit with sights on Siberia found itself at an altitude of 3,000 meters when suddenly a peregrine falcon struck its claws into it. The attack helps researchers better understand why some migratory birds sometimes choose such high altitudes.

This is why migratory birds fly at such high altitudes

Falcon hunting at 3,000 meters altitude: "Fascinating"

Three kilometers above the Earth's surface, a peregrine falcon struck and killed a migrating coastal pipit. Thus, researchers confirmed for the first time that bird hunting occurs at such high altitudes.

Falcon hunting at 3,000 meters altitude: "Fascinating"

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