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Researchers Discover Snow Leopard Dens in Mongolia

Swedish researchers have managed to visit two snow leopard lairs in Mongolia where they studied and counted the cubs. The hope is to get detailed information on how many cubs survive the first months of life.

Researchers Discover Snow Leopard Dens in Mongolia

Moose Added to Sweden's Endangered Species List

Moose and otter are redlisted while the otter has become viable. Now SLU (Sweden's Agricultural University) is presenting its new, preliminary list of redlisted species in Sweden.

Moose Added to Sweden's Endangered Species List

Reduced Bacteria in Swedish Milk Raises Cheese Production Costs

The amount of bacteria in Swedish milk has decreased sharply in recent decades, which affects both durability and cheese production, reports P4 Jönköping. .

Reduced Bacteria in Swedish Milk Raises Cheese Production Costs

Bluebell and Lilac Blooming Earlier Each Year Across Sweden

The traditional pre-summer flowers bloom earlier every year. The Lily of the valley has even bloomed over almost the entire country – despite the fact that it had just finished blooming 150 years ago at the beginning of June.

Bluebell and Lilac Blooming Earlier Each Year Across Sweden

Norway Proposes Ban on Lilacs as Invasive Species

One of the clearest signs of early summer – the lilac blooming – may be on its way to being banned in Norway, writes Aftonbladet. .

Norway Proposes Ban on Lilacs as Invasive Species

Large Cats Face Higher Arthritis Risk Due to Body Weight Study Finds

The risk of arthritis increases with the cat's body weight, shows a new study that emphasizes the importance of keeping, above all, large cats in shape. .

Large Cats Face Higher Arthritis Risk Due to Body Weight Study Finds

15,000 Liters of Urine Collected at Uppsala's Walpurgis Night

Nearly 15,000 liters of urine were collected during this year's Walpurgis Night celebrations in Uppsala. This is more than last year's 11,000 liters, but not quite 20,000 as the researchers from SLU had hoped.

15,000 Liters of Urine Collected at Uppsala's Walpurgis Night

Researchers Aim to Collect 20,000 Liters of Urine for Beer Brewing

Cash-strapped students in Uppsala can contribute to research – and more beer – during Valborg. Researchers from SLU hope to collect 20,000 liters of urine to convert it into fertilizer.

Researchers Aim to Collect 20,000 Liters of Urine for Beer Brewing

Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn

In the USA, science and research are being deliberately undermined by governing politicians. The same tendencies, to disregard facts and scientific findings that do not fit the policy, are also seen in Sweden, write over a thousand Swedish researchers on DN Debatt.

Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn

Sweden's Coffee Waste Problem: Millions of Cups Down the Drain

The coffee price is skyrocketing, but despite this, large quantities are being thrown away. We have a special relationship with coffee, it should always be available, says Rosa Hellman, who has researched the waste.

Sweden's Coffee Waste Problem: Millions of Cups Down the Drain

Invasive Fish Alters Baltic Sea Ecosystem, Study Finds

A small aggressive fish is spreading rapidly along the Baltic coast. Everywhere it establishes itself, the ecosystem is affected, a new study shows.

Invasive Fish Alters Baltic Sea Ecosystem, Study Finds

Animal Emergency Preparedness to be Strengthened

How should the country's cows, chickens and dogs be protected and handled in a major crisis? Experts tied to a new project are hammering out strategies. .

Animal Emergency Preparedness to be Strengthened

Invasive species on the rise: Alarming

Invasive species are increasing sharply in the country according to a new survey. Many of these can cause great harm to the environment.

Invasive species on the rise: Alarming

Researchers' trick against ill health – raise the tax

Higher tax on French fries and soda and lower on fruit and beans. With food tax shift, researchers hope to get us to eat better and healthier food.

Researchers' trick against ill health – raise the tax

The Forest's "Bandits" Attract New Plants

Wild boars not only cause problems. When the animals let their snouts work in planted forests, more plants emerge, according to a new dissertation.

The Forest's "Bandits" Attract New Plants

WWF: Important Forests Threatened by Clear-Cutting

The Swedish and Finnish governments are exploiting loopholes to avoid protecting important primeval and natural forests, claims the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in a new report. If you clear-cut these forests, you will lose the species that exist there, says Peter Roberntz, forest expert at WWF.

WWF: Important Forests Threatened by Clear-Cutting

Expert on fires: "Diabolical conditions"

Dry, strong winds over an already fire-prone area. It can make the fires in California the worst so far, according to fire researcher Anders Granström at SLU.

Expert on fires: "Diabolical conditions"

Every fifth goose shot and wounded – "great suffering"

Hunting should be carried out so that animals are not caused unnecessary suffering. Yet, every fifth grey goose lives with lead shot in its body, according to a new study.

Every fifth goose shot and wounded – "great suffering"

Twenty years later – this is how Gudrun has affected Sweden

Exactly 20 years have passed since the storm Gudrun swept in and paralyzed southern Sweden. Gusts of wind with hurricane force caused several deaths and enormous material damage.

Twenty years later – this is how Gudrun has affected Sweden

More and more large predators are being killed

Never before have so many large predators been shot in Sweden as in the last ten years. Since 2015, over 4,400 bears, 1,100 lynxes, 400 wolves, and 180 wolverines have been killed during licensed and protective hunting.

More and more large predators are being killed

More and more large predators are being killed

Never before have so many large predators been shot in Sweden as in the last ten years. Since 2015, over 4,400 bears, 1,100 lynxes, 400 wolves, and 180 wolverines have been killed during licensed and protective hunting.

More and more large predators are being killed

Hybrid ground beef takes its place on store shelves

Mixing minced meat with vegetables has become a hit. The new hybrid minced meat is cheaper, healthier, and more environmentally friendly.

Hybrid ground beef takes its place on store shelves

Hybrid meat takes its place on store shelves

Mixing minced meat with vegetables has become a hit. The new hybrid minced meat is cheaper, healthier, and more environmentally friendly.

Hybrid meat takes its place on store shelves

Thousands of Graves Threatened as Climate Changes

Count on the risk of erosion, landslides, and floods when you wish for a burial site, researchers advise. Climate changes may in the future lead to at least 30,000 Swedish graves having to be moved.

Thousands of Graves Threatened as Climate Changes