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The Goal: Solving the Mystery of the Missing Love Letter

The Goal: Solving the Mystery of the Missing Love Letter

Mon 13 Jan 2025 12:53 CET

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

Proposal against gang crime criticized: "Not smart"

Proposal against gang crime criticized: "Not smart"

Sun 12 Jan 2025 10:45 CET

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

Criminologist: Frenzied attacks have no explanation

Criminologist: Frenzied attacks have no explanation

Wed 8 Jan 2025 18:47 CET

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

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

Sat 28 Dec 2024 13:42 CET

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

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

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

Wed 25 Dec 2024 09:55 CET

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

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

Mon 23 Dec 2024 12:03 CET

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

Historic "Google Earth" Goldmine for Researchers

Historic "Google Earth" Goldmine for Researchers

Sat 14 Dec 2024 18:15 CET

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

Mon 9 Dec 2024 16:27 CET

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

He turns space superfinds into morning coffee

He turns space superfinds into morning coffee

Thu 5 Dec 2024 03:27 CET

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

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

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

Wed 4 Dec 2024 13:44 CET

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

Wed 4 Dec 2024 10:15 CET

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

Sun 1 Dec 2024 09:40 CET

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

Sat 23 Nov 2024 13:52 CET

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

Thu 21 Nov 2024 13:23 CET

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

Thu 21 Nov 2024 05:45 CET

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

Tue 12 Nov 2024 19:13 CET

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

Mon 28 Oct 2024 06:55 CET

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

Wed 23 Oct 2024 18:57 CEST

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

Tue 22 Oct 2024 07:11 CEST

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

Wed 16 Oct 2024 16:22 CEST

Swedish universities climb the most in world rankings

Swedish universities climb the most in world rankings

Wed 9 Oct 2024 05:20 CEST

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

Sun 6 Oct 2024 07:26 CEST

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"

Fri 4 Oct 2024 11:20 CEST

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

Tue 1 Oct 2024 13:10 CEST

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.