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

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

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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

The Expert on the Math Results: Got a Little Surprised

The Expert on the Math Results: Got a Little Surprised

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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

Bladderwrack in Space to Solve Mystery

Bladderwrack in Space to Solve Mystery

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Blue algae from the Baltic Sea has been sent up into space. It may be a first step in solving a 30-year-old puzzle

Discovery: Chimney Smoke Causes Snowfall

Discovery: Chimney Smoke Causes Snowfall

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Smoke from chimneys can lead to increased ice formation in clouds, which in turn causes local snowfall, shows a new study. There are quite significant differences, says researcher Velle Toll

Expert: ICC decision puts Germany in a difficult situation

Expert: ICC decision puts Germany in a difficult situation

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The International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a test for the rule-based world order. This is stated by Anders Persson, Israel-Palestine expert at Linnaeus University

Musk has Trump's ear – but conflicts of interest await

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Musk has Trump's ear – but conflicts of interest await

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In the media, he is already being called "the first polar". After the US presidential election, super entrepreneur Elon Musk has more or less moved in with winner Donald Trump at the Mar-a-Lago residence

"Tell it to H-e" – Ukraine's cheeky response in court

"Tell it to H-e" – Ukraine's cheeky response in court

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A Ukrainian soldier's defiant answer to the Russian navy has become a symbol for the country's fight against Russia. But protecting it as a trademark is a completely different thing

Climate Researchers' Alarm: Take Collapse Risk Seriously

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Climate Researchers' Alarm: Take Collapse Risk Seriously

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The risk of the Gulf Stream collapsing is greater than many think. Such a scenario could imply a climate catastrophe for Sweden, write 48 researchers in a letter to the Nordic governments

The Motive Determines if Evacuations in Gaza Constitute a Crime

The Motive Determines if Evacuations in Gaza Constitute a Crime

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Thousands of Palestinians are being evacuated from their homes in northern Gaza, according to Israel's order, which the military claims is to protect civilians. However, the evacuations can also be seen as mass deportations

Swedish research reveals "fish taxi" owners

Swedish research reveals "fish taxi" owners

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They are described as "fish taxis", refrigeration vessels that function as mobile harbors for fishing boats. They enable fishing boats to stay out at sea for extremely long periods, and allow shady actors to "launder" their catch

More 35-year-olds want to study at university

More 35-year-olds want to study at university

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Swedish universities climb the most in world rankings

Swedish universities climb the most in world rankings

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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

This is why the government is rejecting Northvolt

This is why the government is rejecting Northvolt

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The government has said a flat no to state aid to crisis-stricken Northvolt. This despite the battery factory being seen as a Swedish prestige project

Swedish glaciers are shrinking: "Extremely clear"

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Swedish glaciers are shrinking: "Extremely clear"

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Sweden's glaciers are shrinking at a record rate this year, according to measurements from Stockholm University. The white expanses are being replaced by dirt, rocks, and meltwater

Multiple linked to Chinese network in Sweden

Multiple linked to Chinese network in Sweden

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17 people in Sweden, including a professor at Stockholm University, are reported to have ties to the Chinese influence organization United Front, according to TV4's Cold Facts.

Political Scientist: Anna Kinberg Batra Nourishes the Myth of the Power Elite

Political Scientist: Anna Kinberg Batra Nourishes the Myth of the Power Elite

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Anna Kinberg Batra's actions have damaged the confidence in the government agencies, according to political scientist Göran Sundström. Instead of a well-paid job in the government offices, he believes that the authorities should have investigated whether she could be punished

Musk Enters the Election Campaign: "Incredible Power"

Musk Enters the Election Campaign: "Incredible Power"

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Elon Musk has gone from tweeting business updates about Tesla to questioning the independence of established media and being accused of spreading disinformation on X. Now, the world's richest man has backed Donald Trump in the US presidential election

Significant decrease in Kebnekaise's southern peak

Significant decrease in Kebnekaise's southern peak

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The top glacier on Kebnekaise's south peak – Sweden's former highest point – continues to shrink. This year's reduction of 3

Europe's weather led to a cold snap on Greenland

Europe's weather led to a cold snap on Greenland

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Persistent heatwaves over Europe gave a cold snap over the sea around parts of Greenland. It in turn affected one of the large glaciers

More black holes in the early universe discovered

More black holes in the early universe discovered

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There were more black holes in the early universe than previously reported, researchers note. The discovery can lead to increased understanding of how supermassive black holes were created – and how galaxies develop

Reduced Inequality Required for a Safe Climate

Reduced Inequality Required for a Safe Climate

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Can all people on earth have a reasonable standard of living at the same time as we can guarantee a stable climate and preserve biodiversity? Yes, according to the researchers behind a comprehensive report.

The Swedish Central Bank can move faster

The Swedish Central Bank can move faster

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Swedish economy shrinks and inflation is expected to fall even further below target when new inflation figures are presented on Thursday. The Swedish Central Bank could move faster, says Albin Kainelainen, Director-General of the National Institute of Economic Research (KI)

Police removed Greta Thunberg from university

Police removed Greta Thunberg from university

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Unmasked Guerrilla Poet Hopes for Followers

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Unmasked Guerrilla Poet Hopes for Followers

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In the fridge, on shelves and lamp posts. For eight years, Linnea Swedenmark secretly taped up poetry notes signed "the poetry detective"