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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

Climate goals cannot be tried in Swedish court

The notable Aurora case cannot be taken up in court, announces the Supreme Court. It is a setback for the environmental movement.

Climate goals cannot be tried in Swedish court

Dyslexia Researcher Receives Reading Prize

The Swedish Dyslexia Association's chairperson Christina Hellman receives the Natur & Kultur reading prize of 250,000 kronor. The prize changes its name from the Ingvar Lundberg Prize as of this year, while the amount awarded to the recipient increases by 100,000 kronor.

Dyslexia Researcher Receives Reading Prize

After Örebro Tragedy: We Need to Adjust the Radar

To prevent school shootings in the future, society needs to get better at reading the signals that people send out. There is much to learn from countries like the USA, researchers believe.

After Örebro Tragedy: We Need to Adjust the Radar

Now you can measure your love relationship scientifically

How good is your relationship with your partner? Answer seven questions and get the answers. Just in time for Valentine's Day, researchers have developed a self-test for love relationships.

Now you can measure your love relationship scientifically

Trump plans to introduce steel tariffs

President Donald Trump claims that the USA will introduce tariffs of 25 percent on all imports of steel and aluminum. The tariffs apply to all countries.

Trump plans to introduce steel tariffs

The Ladies' Trick: Large Belly and Hairy Legs

Female flies attract males by inflating their abdomen. The males, in turn, sharpen their vision to see through the bluff.

The Ladies' Trick: Large Belly and Hairy Legs

Expert on Trump's Gaza Plan: No Difference from Crimea

The USA is to take over the Gaza Strip and transform it into the "Riviera of the Middle East", claims Donald Trump. It is without a doubt the most absurd proposal I have seen from a political leader during my lifetime, says Professor of International Law Pål Wrange.

Expert on Trump's Gaza Plan: No Difference from Crimea

Criminologist: The Örebro Murders Have Historic Magnitude

One of the worst murders in Sweden's history – and something that will likely leave equally deep impressions as the murder of Olof Palme and the terrorist attack on Drottninggatan. It is the first time something of this magnitude occurs in Sweden, notes criminologist Sven Granath.

Criminologist: The Örebro Murders Have Historic Magnitude

Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency

Johan Kuylenstierna becomes the new director-general of the Environmental Protection Agency. This was announced by Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) at a press conference.

Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency

Genetic diversity is decreasing – risking extinction

Birds and mammals worldwide are threatened when genetic variation decreases. The less variation, the greater the risk that species cannot cope with environmental changes.

Genetic diversity is decreasing – risking extinction

So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs

If President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on the EU, the Swedish steel and automotive industry may be affected. At the same time, an upward inflation pressure could make it more difficult to continue with interest rate cuts.

So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs

The Goal: Solving the Mystery of the Missing Love Letter

The love letter that was thrown out in a cylinder from the balloon during Andrée's legendary polar expedition in 1897 has been missing without a trace. Now researchers hope to get closer to the mystery and the letter through a new analysis of the wind during the balloon journey.

The Goal: Solving the Mystery of the Missing Love Letter

The Goal: Solving the Mystery of the Missing Love Letter

The love letter that was thrown out in a capsule from the balloon during Andrée's legendary polar expedition in 1897 has been missing without a trace. Now researchers hope to get closer to the mystery and the letter through a new analysis of the wind during the balloon journey.

The Goal: Solving the Mystery of the Missing Love Letter

Proposal against gang crime criticized: "Not smart"

The criticism is heavy against the proposals that aim to tackle various stages of crime, for example, murder plans in chats. The government's purpose is to get more convicted for gang crimes, but the proposals are sweeping and make completely everyday things into tools for aiding and abetting, according to the critics.

Proposal against gang crime criticized: "Not smart"

Criminologist: Frenzied attacks have no explanation

A woman was stabbed to death at her workplace in a food store. The suspected perpetrator was arrested immediately, and according to the prosecutor, there is no known connection between the victim and the suspect.

Criminologist: Frenzied attacks have no explanation

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

In nearly a hundred years, the wolverine has been protected. For a while, it was almost extinct, but now a small bright spot is emerging – last summer, there was a breeding success in the mountains.

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

Don't be afraid – the mobile is safe in the electronics recycling bins

Many receive a new phone or computer as a Christmas gift. The old one ends up in a box with one, two or more despite the fact that it should be handed over for recycling.

Don't be afraid – the mobile is safe in the electronics recycling bins

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

In nearly a hundred years, the wolverine has been protected. For a while, it was almost extinct, but now a small bright spot is emerging – last summer, there was a breeding success in the mountains.

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

Historic "Google Earth" Goldmine for Researchers

Under half a century, British pilots took 1. 7 million aerial photos, which have remained hidden in a Scottish mountain vault.

Historic "Google Earth" Goldmine for Researchers

Historic "Google Earth" goldmine for researchers

Under half a century, British pilots took 1. 7 million aerial photos, which have remained hidden in a Scottish mountain vault.

Historic "Google Earth" goldmine for researchers

He turns space superfinds into morning coffee

The astronomical program ZTF has found more than 10,000 supernovae in space. For a Swedish researcher, the hunt has become a morning routine.

He turns space superfinds into morning coffee

Iran Expert: Has Been Released Before - and Locked Up Again

Human rights activist Narges Mohammadi is to be released from prison for health reasons. Encouraging, says Iran expert Bitte Hammargren – who simultaneously warns against drawing too large conclusions.

Iran Expert: Has Been Released Before - and Locked Up Again

The Expert on the Math Results: Got a Little Surprised

Swedish students – especially the boys – have become better at maths and the only thing that is really certain is that there is no simple explanation for it. Both the time after the pandemic and the actual design of the test may have had an impact.

The Expert on the Math Results: Got a Little Surprised