Humans and apes have been laughing at the same rate for 15 million years, according to new research that has tickled apes. But we don't always laugh at the same things - with one exception.
SwedenBumblebees behaving carelessly, birds that stop chirping, fish that fight and irritable dogs - the heat doesn't just affect people. Animals also suffer from high temperatures. In the long run, this can have consequences for our ecosystem.
SwedenCareless bumblebees, birds that stop chirping, fish that fight and irritable dogs - the heat doesn't just affect people. Animals also suffer from high temperatures. In the long run, the heat can have consequences for our ecosystem.
SwedenPubs and bars extend their opening hours. Friends gather in the middle of the night to scream. Some might even bathe in fountains. What happens when we get World Cup fever?
SportsThe more traffic on a road, the fewer bumblebee nests on the roadside. A study that examined 60 roadsides across Skåne found the connection.
SwedenTensions are high as the hearing in the record-breaking Lundin case is about to conclude. A research group following the trial notes that, after almost three years, the parties still have completely different descriptions of reality. "This is not a case where the parties will meet later in a café and have a little chat," says researcher Isabel Schoultz.
SwedenSweden is hosting its first NATO meeting at the foreign minister level. The defense alliance faces a number of challenges, but the most important thing right now is to demonstrate political unity, experts say.
Swedish politicsA new study from Lund University shows that people with congenital heart defects experience acute heart attacks earlier.
SwedenSeveral Swedish universities and colleges have been hit by a global cyberattack this week. Email addresses and messages between students and staff have been leaked.
SwedenThe age at which we gain weight can have a significant impact on our health later in life. A Swedish study has identified the ages at which gaining extra pounds has the greatest impact.
SwedenMoonlight is crucial for the migratory bird red-necked nightjar, a new study from Lund University shows. The study shows how vulnerable nocturnal animals are to changes in the light environment, according to the researchers.
SwedenCaptured flatworms from a pond in Malmö have been shown in a research lab to accelerate the healing of human wounds.
Sweden“Danish punishment for Swedish crimes” is becoming a reality. But is it effective in the fight against criminal gangs? No, says David Sausdal, a criminologist and associate professor of sociology at Lund University. It is difficult to understand why Swedes are so enamored with the Danish model.
SwedenKristian Gerner, a scholar of Russia and professor emeritus of history at Lund University, has died. He was 83.
SwedenAsia's energy crisis in the wake of the war in Iran is spreading to Europe. On Tuesday afternoon, EU energy ministers held an emergency meeting. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen urged member states to cut diesel and jet fuel consumption.
BusinessFemale fish can become quite violent - if they are courted by a male from the wrong environment, new Swedish research shows. This behavior contributes to the emergence of new species.
SwedenSwedish old-growth forests store significantly more carbon than managed forests, according to a Lund University study.
SwedenAsia has been plunged into an energy crisis as much of the region's oil and gas pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Affected countries are urging officials to work from home to save fuel, and experts are warning of social disruptions that could be worse than during the coronavirus pandemic.
BusinessThe Liberals are now putting everything into attracting supporters. But there is a rush to raise their poll numbers to prevent voters from seeing their vote as wasted. The upturn needs to come soon, in April or May. Otherwise, it looks very difficult, says political scientist Annika Fredén.
Swedish politicsSecret agents and old-fashioned espionage, backed by the latest AI-enhanced technology, are how experts explain that Israel and the US were able to access not just Ali Khamenei, but pretty much anyone they wanted, anywhere. But while perhaps no one else can or will carry out such operations, these methods are described as "a double-edged sword."
WorldSecret agents and old-fashioned espionage, backed by the latest AI-enhanced technology, are how experts explain that Israel and the US were able to access not just Ali Khamenei, but pretty much anyone they wanted, anywhere. But while perhaps no one else can or will carry out such operations, experts describe them as "a double-edged sword."
WorldA 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. It has always been a bit of a mystery why our eyes are different, says researcher Dan-E Nilsson.
SwedenFor 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. "I don't think the Germans fully trust the Americans," intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund says.
WorldEliminating Iran's top leadership would not be enough to overthrow the regime, Iran expert Rouzbeh Parsi says. Even Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is replaceable. Killing Khamenei would be a setback, but would not cause the system to fail.
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