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Dag Blanck Wins Sweden's Grand History Prize
Dag Blanck receives this year's Grand History Prize of 100,000 kronor. The prize, which is Sweden's largest within the field of history, is awarded by Sörmland Museum and Nyköping Culture and Recreation Committee.
Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers
Over 411,000 people have applied for higher education this autumn, which is the highest number since the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UHR) started keeping statistics. Above all, there is high pressure on vocational training programs with good job prospects.
Ebba Busch Open to Cooperation with Sweden Democrats
She was the one who opened up for the bourgeoisie's cooperation with SD. After ten years as the Christian Democrats' party leader, Ebba Busch wants to continue being a breakthrough and can become the one who first says yes to the party in government.
Pehrson Advocates for Academic Freedom and Inquiry in Sweden
Sweden is to safeguard academic freedom. A commission is now being set up.
Trump's Push to Reshape Federal Bureaucracy Raises Power Balance Concerns
Do as I want, or change job. Donald Trump gives clear messages to the nation's non-political officials.
Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation
Just over six weeks after the German election, a coalition agreement is in place. That it went so fast can be due to the global situation, says political scientist Maria Thürk.
Stockholm Stock Exchange Plunge Draws Parallels to Historic Crashes
The Depression, the pandemic, and Black Monday 1987. The recent days' stock market fall has experts drawing parallels to some of the worst events in economic history.
Stockholm Stock Exchange Faces One of Its Bloodiest Declines in Years
The Depression, the pandemic, and Black Monday 1987. The recent stock market fall has experts drawing parallels to some of the worst events in economic history.
Drought Shifts Earth's Axis and Raises Sea Levels, Study Finds
Moisture disappears from enormous land areas on Earth. It has led to both sea level rises and the entire planet's tilt has shifted, according to new research.
Seismologist Warns of Severe Impact After Myanmar Earthquake
The earthquake in Myanmar on Friday was of similar magnitude to the major earthquake in Turkey two years ago when more than 50,000 people died. When earthquakes of this size occur, there is a high risk that many people will die, says Björn Lund, seismologist at Uppsala University.
Record Number of Students Flock to Sweden's Summer Courses
The summer is the time to take academic credits in courses you barely knew existed. This year, nearly 66,000 people have applied to the universities' summer courses – a new record.
Filter coffee healthier than automatic coffee
Most coffee machines at Swedish workplaces contain relatively high levels of cholesterol-raising substances – unlike coffee brewers with paper filters, research shows. .
Surprising Find in Giraffe Poop
Contrary to many other terrestrial animals, giraffes' gut flora does not seem to be affected by what they eat. The knowledge can be used to save endangered species in Africa.
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is threatening Russia with tariffs and extended sanctions since the country has carried out extensive attacks on Ukraine, Trump announces on Truth Social. .
One year since Sweden joined Nato: "Great irony"
Sweden has now been a member of Nato for a year. At the same time, support from the heaviest Nato country, the USA, is beginning to waver and the question is being raised as to whether Article 5 still applies.
U.S. Halts Arms to Ukraine: A Turning Point in Foreign Policy?
The USA's announcement about stopped arms deliveries will have major consequences for Ukraine. But it is also a major shift when it comes to American foreign and security policy, experts believe.
He was there when the pharaoh's grave was found: "Incredible"
Recently, the first pharaonic tomb since Tutankhamon was found in Egypt. Andreas Dorn, active at Uppsala University, was part of the research team that made the discovery.
Swedish USA Expert: Have Never Seen Anything Like This
An exceptional event that has already had serious consequences. This is how USA expert Dag Blanck assesses the turmoil in the White House.
Expert: Merz won but underperformed
The Germans have cast their votes and as expected, the Christian Democratic CDU/CSU appears to be the largest party with Friedrich Merz as the new Federal Chancellor. But it didn't go as well as the party had hoped, according to political scientist Maria Thürk.
Unclear if rare metals can be extracted
Rare earth metals are being highlighted by Donald Trump as the trump card for continued support to Ukraine. But if they exist in the Ukrainian mineral-rich soil – and can be extracted – is uncertain.
Professor: Demand Psychological Testing for Gun Licenses
Prior to psychological tests for background checks to obtain a gun license. This is written by Nazar Akrami, professor of psychology at Uppsala University, on Svenska Dagbladet's debate page.
Study: How Contraceptives Can Increase the Risk of Stroke
New research broadens the picture of which contraceptives can increase the risk of stroke and heart attack. Two variants stand out, according to a Danish review of hormonal contraceptives.
Asteroid on its way – how great is the risk of collision
YR4. Behind the unassuming name hides an asteroid that Europe's space defense has now taken an interest in.
Debt common among suspected of childcare fraud
16 percent of all sickness benefit applications contain errors and it is foreign-born individuals, persons with low income and individuals with debts to the Enforcement Authority who are somewhat overrepresented in terms of providing incorrect information to the Social Insurance Agency. .
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