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Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Voice in Catholic Leadership

When a new pope is to be elected, Sweden's first cardinal of all time, Bishop Anders Arborelius, is with great probability one of those who will decide who it will be. Yet, he does not see himself as a power holder.

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Voice in Catholic Leadership

Stem Cell Trials Offer New Hope for Advanced Parkinson's Treatment

For the first time, researchers have successfully conducted trials transplanting stem cells in the brain of patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. An enormous success for the field, says Malin Parmar, professor at Lund University.

Stem Cell Trials Offer New Hope for Advanced Parkinson's Treatment

Dual Medication Approach Reduces Heart Attack Risks, Swedish Study Finds

Patients who have had a heart attack and who quickly receive a combination of cholesterol-lowering medications fare better than those who only receive one medication. We can save lives with a cheap medicine, says Margrét Leósdóttir, cardiologist at Skåne University Hospital.

Dual Medication Approach Reduces Heart Attack Risks, Swedish Study Finds

Anna-Karin Hatt Proposed as New Centre Party Leader

The Centre Party's electoral committee proposes Anna-Karin Hatt as new party leader. It can probably work, believes political scientist Mikael Sundström at Lund University.

Anna-Karin Hatt Proposed as New Centre Party Leader

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Figure in the Catholic Church

When a new pope is to be elected, Sweden's first cardinal of all time, Bishop Anders Arborelius, is with great likelihood one of those who will decide who it will be. Yet, he does not see himself as a power holder.

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Figure in the Catholic Church

Anna-Karin Hatt Proposed as Center Party Leader, Seen as Strong Contender

The Center Party's electoral committee proposes Anna-Karin Hatt as the new party leader. It could probably work, believes political scientist Mikael Sundström at Lund University.

Anna-Karin Hatt Proposed as Center Party Leader, Seen as Strong Contender

Reading and Discussion: Keys to Keeping Your Brain Sharp as You Age

It is possible to keep your brain in trim far into old age. According to new research, there are tricks that can delay the inevitable decline.

Reading and Discussion: Keys to Keeping Your Brain Sharp as You Age

SMS Tips Boost Lifestyle Changes for Better Heart Health, Study Finds

With a few encouraging SMS, people with high blood pressure can improve their health. This is the conclusion of a study from Lund University.

SMS Tips Boost Lifestyle Changes for Better Heart Health, Study Finds

Study Reveals PFAS Contamination in Sweden Began Earlier Than Thought

The problem with PFAS-contaminated drinking water in the Blekinge locality of Kallinge started earlier than previously thought, shows a new study from Lund University. .

Study Reveals PFAS Contamination in Sweden Began Earlier Than Thought

Reading and Discussion May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp Longer

It is possible to keep your brain in trim well into old age. According to new research, there are tricks that can delay the inevitable decline.

Reading and Discussion May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp Longer

Hedgehogs Reveal High Lead and Pollutant Levels in Swedish Study

Hedgehogs munch their way through our surroundings in search of insects and other goodies. In the process, they ingest large quantities of lead, pesticides, and plastic.

Hedgehogs Reveal High Lead and Pollutant Levels in Swedish Study

Swedish Supreme Court Sets New Guidelines for Sentencing Young Offenders

The 16-year-old shot and killed a man and attempted to murder two more people in Solna in the spring of 2023 – now he is sentenced to eight years and ten months in prison by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court thus establishes that young people can be sentenced to longer prison terms for very serious crimes.

Swedish Supreme Court Sets New Guidelines for Sentencing Young Offenders

Oxygen Fluctuations May Have Spurred Evolutionary Leap 540 Million Years Ago

New Swedish research is tearing apart theories about how life developed in ancient times. A stressed situation with extreme differences during the day can have forced new animal species to emerge.

Oxygen Fluctuations May Have Spurred Evolutionary Leap 540 Million Years Ago

Rising Trend: 1 in 5 Swedes Boycott American Brands

Many Swedes express a desire to boycott American goods – but for example, soda or ketchup is easier to replace than mobile phones or credit cards. .

Rising Trend: 1 in 5 Swedes Boycott American Brands

Swedish trade unique - "can be price-increasing"

A handful of actors account for almost all food sales in Sweden – a dominance that makes Sweden unique in Europe. It is incredibly difficult for smaller actors to break into the market, says national economist Christian Jörgensen.

Swedish trade unique - "can be price-increasing"

Mental Illness in Men Who Relapse into Crime

Among the young Swedish men who relapse into crime after prison sentences, many have a serious mental illness. Researchers want to see earlier and more effective interventions from society.

Mental Illness in Men Who Relapse into Crime

Large increase in suicide calls to SOS

In 2024, SOS Alarm received 24,800 calls where someone had thoughts of taking their own life. It is an avalanche-like increase and now the alarm center will investigate why.

Large increase in suicide calls to SOS

Remembering Peter Luthersson: A Bold Voice in Swedish Literature

The Swedish author and literary scholar Peter Luthersson has passed away at the age of 70, according to Swedish Radio. .

Remembering Peter Luthersson: A Bold Voice in Swedish Literature

Swedish artwork lands on the moon

After a long journey through space, the second private spacecraft Blue Ghost has now successfully landed on the moon. On board is also a work of art from Sweden.

Swedish artwork lands on the moon

Lund University receives record donation

Lund University has received the largest donation since the university was founded in 1666, 420 million kronor, which will go to cancer research. The donation comes from Mrs.

Lund University receives record donation

Expert: Unlikely Cooperation for C

The support for Magdalena Andersson dropped Muharrem Demirok, according to experts. But that he is now resigning as C-leader does not necessarily open up for a cooperation with the Tidö parties.

Expert: Unlikely Cooperation for C

Jet Streams Provide New Insights into Mysterious Exoplanet

Researchers active in Sweden have been involved in the discovery of the element titanium and jet streams on the ultra-hot exoplanet Wasp-121 b, 900 light-years from Earth. The observations provide researchers with new insights into how atmospheres function.

Jet Streams Provide New Insights into Mysterious Exoplanet

Proposal: Let Property Tax Finance the Defense

Increased taxes, deficit targets or a Swedish equivalent to Elon Musk's downsizing institute Doge? Tough choices and priorities are to be expected when Sweden needs to invest even more in defense. This is what some of the country's leading economists think.

Proposal: Let Property Tax Finance the Defense

This is why Donald Trump loves tariffs

Donald Trump wants to promote the American economy with the help of tariffs. It is easier said than done.

This is why Donald Trump loves tariffs