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World Cup drama in the middle of the night - how to manage your sleep
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World Cup drama in the middle of the night - how to manage your sleep

With matches in the middle of the night, the World Cup risks wreaking havoc on our bodies. Sleep researcher Maria Nordin has some tips for surviving the party
High tension in the Lundin case compared to Thomas Quick
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High tension in the Lundin case compared to Thomas Quick

Tensions are high as the hearing in the record-breaking Lundin case is about to conclude. A research group following the trial notes that, after almost three years, the parties still have completely different descriptions of reality
Anders Johansson will become the new state epidemiologist on October 1
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Anders Johansson will become the new state epidemiologist on October 1

Anders Johansson, professor of infectious diseases at Umeå University and chief hygiene physician in the Västerbotten region, takes over as state epidemiologist.
Opting out of children in Sweden, accused of selfishness
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Opting out of children in Sweden, accused of selfishness

"Aren't you afraid of being alone when you're old?" is a question I get asked. "But I'm definitely not," says Zanna Wiede, who is childless
Opting out of children - accused of selfishness
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Opting out of children - accused of selfishness

"Aren't you afraid of being alone when you're old?" is a question I'm often asked. But I'm definitely not, says Zanna Wiede, who is childless
Climate change linked to 62,000 deaths in Europe in 2024
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Climate change linked to 62,000 deaths in Europe in 2024

In Europe alone, extreme heat linked to climate change is associated with 62,000 deaths in 2024. A major new research report points to a high price for our climate impact
Alzheimer's drugs targeting amyloid plaques ruled out by review
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Alzheimer's drugs targeting amyloid plaques ruled out by review

A new type of Alzheimer's drug that targets amyloid plaques in the brain has no significant effect on patients, according to a new review. But the conclusion should be viewed with caution, a Swedish expert says
Fish and shrimp farmed on land, food for times of crisis
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Fish and shrimp farmed on land, food for times of crisis

In times of crisis and war, Sweden needs to become more self-sufficient. In Umeå, they are therefore investing in a unique fish and shrimp farming system in which no resources are wasted
AI on the verge of collapse, putting our independent thinking at risk
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AI on the verge of collapse, putting our independent thinking at risk

AI has been called “the new electricity,” but now there are warnings of a bubble about to burst. As billions roll in, technology is starting to pollute itself with digital junk - and our ability to think independently is at stake
AI on the verge of collapse, taking our brains with it
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AI on the verge of collapse, taking our brains with it

AI has been called “the new electricity,” but now there are warnings that a bubble is about to burst. As billions roll in, technology is starting to pollute itself with digital junk - and our ability to think independently is at stake
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.
Report: The bill for common viruses – 25 billion
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Report: The bill for common viruses – 25 billion

Colds, flu and sinusitis are some of the infections that cost society 25 billion each year, according to a new report from the Virus and Pandemic Foundation.
The King's climate action is criticized - "politically"
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The King's climate action is criticized - "politically"

King Carl XVI Gustaf's statement about the climate negotiations and that Europe is already doing a lot in relation to the rest of the world is sparking reactions from several quarters. It is not something he should interfere in, says political scientist Katarina Eckerberg
The country's abandoned houses are being mapped.
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The country's abandoned houses are being mapped.

Thousands of houses around the country are deserted and abandoned. Now they are being mapped so that they can hopefully be put to use again
Minimal Changes After Sami Parliament Re-election
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Minimal Changes After Sami Parliament Re-election

The election in May was declared invalid. All parties retain their seats in the re-election held in early October
Uppsala University Proposed for New Police Training Program
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Uppsala University Proposed for New Police Training Program

Uppsala University is to be assigned the task of being the educational institution for police training, proposes the Police Authority in a report submitted to the government.
Millions of Swedes Unaware of High Blood Pressure Risk
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Millions of Swedes Unaware of High Blood Pressure Risk

High blood pressure is the single largest risk factor for premature death. Almost three million Swedes are too high, but half do not know about it
Study Debunks Myth: Educated Women Not Driving Low Birth Rates in Sweden
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Study Debunks Myth: Educated Women Not Driving Low Birth Rates in Sweden

Politicians are frantically struggling to solve the problem of so few children being born in Sweden – and in the Western world. But the myth about highly educated women who "opt out of" low-educated men is now firmly punctured as a reason for the low birth rates in Sweden, according to an ongoing study
College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition
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College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

Barely 317,000 people have now received the message that they have been admitted to a college education in the fall. Just over 90,000 received a negative message
New Alzheimer's-Parkinson's Hybrid Disease Discovered by Swedish Researchers
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New Alzheimer's-Parkinson's Hybrid Disease Discovered by Swedish Researchers

Swedish researchers have found a new disease that can be a hybrid form between both Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Swedish Epidemiologist Martin Kulldorff Joins US Vaccine Advisory Council
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Swedish Epidemiologist Martin Kulldorff Joins US Vaccine Advisory Council

The Swedish epidemiologist and biostatistician Martin Kulldorff has been appointed by the US Health Minister Robert F Kennedy to take a place in a scientific committee that provides vaccine advice to the country's infectious disease control agency CDC, reports The New York Times.
New Discovery at Umeå University Offers Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
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New Discovery at Umeå University Offers Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Researchers at Umeå University have made an important discovery that can improve the treatment of the aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancer form pancreatic cancer, reports SVT Västerbotten.
Norwegian Tourists Decline in Sweden as Currency Weakens
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Norwegian Tourists Decline in Sweden as Currency Weakens

Sami Parliament Election Highlights Deep Divisions Over Village Membership
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Sami Parliament Election Highlights Deep Divisions Over Village Membership

Prior to Sunday's election to the Sami Parliament, the two largest parties fundamentally disagree on the conflict over who is entitled to belong to a Sami village. With the wind in their sails, the Hunting and Fishing Sami an opportunity to push through an amendment
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