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Nearly 2,300 men would have been excluded without the university entrance exam
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Nearly 2,300 men would have been excluded without the university entrance exam

What would happen if the university entrance exam were abolished and selection for popular programs were based solely on grades? A simulated admissions study shows that nearly 2,300 of the men who entered last fall would have been excluded.
South Korean director Park Chan-Wook says machines are taking over
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South Korean director Park Chan-Wook says machines are taking over

What do you do if you're looking for job after job, but always get rejected? Simple - you kill your competitors.
Swedish gun violence is decreasing sharply – but children are worried
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Swedish gun violence is decreasing sharply – but children are worried

Shootings are decreasing dramatically for the third year in a row. At the same time, the number of children suspected of involvement in murder plots is reaching new record levels
Women receive the least when Swedish pension surpluses are distributed
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Women receive the least when Swedish pension surpluses are distributed

Women are disadvantaged when part of the surplus in the pension system is to be distributed. The pension gap with men is increasing further, according to the model that all eight parties in parliament have agreed on
Unfortunate timing when the Black Death came to Europe
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Unfortunate timing when the Black Death came to Europe

A volcanic eruption, extreme weather and infected fleas – bit by bit, scientists have now managed to unravel how the Black Death reached Europe and struck with such ferocity. A new study shows the entire chain of unfortunate circumstances behind the “Black Death” that claimed millions of lives
770 students suspended for AI cheating
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770 students suspended for AI cheating

Since 2023, 770 cases of AI cheating at universities and colleges have led to suspensions, reports the newspaper Universitetsläraren.
The secret Nobel after-party is being held here tonight
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The secret Nobel after-party is being held here tonight

It is shrouded in myth and secrecy. At the traditional Nobel after-party, journalists are barred and photography is prohibited
Calmfors: The arguments for the euro have been strengthened
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Calmfors: The arguments for the euro have been strengthened

Sweden should join the euro, some leading economists believe in a report, financed by Timbro, which will be presented on Monday.
Journalist training paused – "major shortcomings"
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Journalist training paused – "major shortcomings"

The Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication at Stockholm University is stopping admissions to the three-year journalism program next fall. The reason is that the program has such major shortcomings that it must be fundamentally redesigned
Favored supplier in large procurement – “Absurd”
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Favored supplier in large procurement – “Absurd”

The competitors were forced to go to the existing IT supplier to obtain information necessary for a municipal procurement. “Completely absurd,” says an expert on public procurement
Fish-eating wolves: "Lived with humans"
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Fish-eating wolves: "Lived with humans"

Two ancient wolf bones found in a cave on Stora Karlsö off Gotland surprise researchers. There is much evidence that the wolves were brought there by boat by humans – and even the food they ate points to a special bond with humans
Sex buyers review crime: "Like a gadget they bought"
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Sex buyers review crime: "Like a gadget they bought"

Around 30 sites that advertise sex purchases in Sweden have been mapped in a new report. Buyers review openly – and many realize that it could be human trafficking
Advertising for weight loss drugs may violate the law
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Advertising for weight loss drugs may violate the law

Several healthcare companies in Sweden are selling subscriptions where weight loss drugs are prescribed. The companies are also advertising their subscriptions on social media, which may violate the law, reports Ekot
Citizenship test may be delayed for two years
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Citizenship test may be delayed for two years

The government's citizenship test in Swedish and social studies may be delayed, writes DN.
Those hardest hit by Covid-19 tested the least
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Those hardest hit by Covid-19 tested the least

Those at greatest risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 were those who tested the least, leading to an undercount of the number of people infected, according to a new study.
"Everyone drinks" – not anymore
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"Everyone drinks" – not anymore

For several years, young people's alcohol consumption has decreased - but despite this, the perception that "everyone drinks" remains. It is difficult to compare with previous generations, says Mojtaba Ghodsi, CEO of IQ, whose recent report shows that young people continue to drink less and alcohol loses its status
Johan Rockström Named Swede of the Year by Swedes Worldwide
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Johan Rockström Named Swede of the Year by Swedes Worldwide

Environmental and climate researcher Johan Rockström is appointed "Swede of the year", an award given by the organisation Swedes in the world.
Eat Sustainably: Tips from EAT-Lancet for a Healthier Planet
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Eat Sustainably: Tips from EAT-Lancet for a Healthier Planet

A large part of today's environmental problems can be attributed to food, according to the major research report EAT-Lancet. This is what you can put on your plate if you want to live healthily and environmentally friendly, according to the study
Russia Not Exempt from International Law Despite Finland Court Ruling
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Russia Not Exempt from International Law Despite Finland Court Ruling

Helsinki District Court lacked jurisdiction to sentence the captain of the tanker Eagle S for several cable breaks in the Gulf of Finland. But it does not mean that it is free for Russia to do as they want on international waters, according to an expert
Green Diet and Less Meat Key to Saving the Planet, Report Finds
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Green Diet and Less Meat Key to Saving the Planet, Report Finds

Researchers have cracked the code for how we can become healthier, strengthen the economy and save the planet at the same time. The solution is our food, according to a new giant report
Swedbank Economist Criticizes Swedish Budget as Ineffective
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Swedbank Economist Criticizes Swedish Budget as Ineffective

The Tidö parties' budget initiative is larger than many had thought beforehand. The content is, however, far from what the Swedish economy needs, according to several assessors
Kebnekaise South Peak Shrinks 1.5 Meters This Year
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Kebnekaise South Peak Shrinks 1.5 Meters This Year

Kebnekaise's south peak continues to sink. According to this year's measurement of the glacier, the peak has shrunk by 1
Bark Beetles Warming Swedish Forests, Study Reveals
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Bark Beetles Warming Swedish Forests, Study Reveals

The notorious pine bark beetles do not only kill millions of trees in Sweden – they also affect the local climate and make the forest warmer, shows a new study.
Kristersson's Trust Damaged Despite Landerholm's Acquittal
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Kristersson's Trust Damaged Despite Landerholm's Acquittal

The acquittal of Henrik Landerholm is a relief for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). But the trust is damaged – and the case can live on into the election year, according to professor of political science Tommy Möller
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