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Swedish Universities Seek Stronger Academic Ties with China
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Swedish Universities Seek Stronger Academic Ties with China

Sweden should increase its academic collaborations with China to focus on sustainable development and competitiveness, write rectors from four of the country's largest universities in a debate article in Svenska Dagbladet.
Risks Rise for Women Giving Birth After Age 45, Uppsala Study Finds
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Risks Rise for Women Giving Birth After Age 45, Uppsala Study Finds

The risk of complications, premature birth or low birth weight increases when the mother is 45 years or older, shows a new study from Uppsala University.
Experts: Trump's Impeachment Unlikely Despite Iran Tensions
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Experts: Trump's Impeachment Unlikely Despite Iran Tensions

Iran's response to the US attacks will likely be decisive for how strong the domestic criticism of Donald Trump becomes. But the chance that the president will be put on trial is very small
Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says
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Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says

What has made Belarus dictator Aleksandr Lukasjenko release, among others, opposition politician Sergej Tichanovskij from prison is difficult to say. But it may have to do with his historically poor relationship with the West, according to Belarus expert Sofie Bedford
E-cigarettes Harm Lung Health After Just a Few Puffs, Study Finds
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E-cigarettes Harm Lung Health After Just a Few Puffs, Study Finds

A few puffs from an e-cigarette with nicotine affects lung health negatively, reports SVT News with reference to a new study from Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet.
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.
2024 Sees Highest Global Conflict Levels Since 1946
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2024 Sees Highest Global Conflict Levels Since 1946

The number of conflicts in the world was in 2024 the highest in almost 80 years. During the year, 61 conflicts were registered in 36 countries, according to a report from the Norwegian peace research institute Prio
New Cultural Institute Launched at Uppsala University
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New Cultural Institute Launched at Uppsala University

Trump's Tariffs Reflect Power Struggle Says US Expert
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Trump's Tariffs Reflect Power Struggle Says US Expert

There is a struggle in the USA where President Donald Trump is trying to strengthen his own power, believes Dag Blanck, professor of North American Studies at Uppsala University. The tariffs, which have now been stopped in a federal court, are just a part of this game
New Narcolepsy Tablet Shows Promise in Early Study
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New Narcolepsy Tablet Shows Promise in Early Study

A new tablet shows promising results for those who have developed narcolepsy after taking the Pandemrix vaccine against swine flu, according to an early study reported by Dagens Medicin.
Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks
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Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Into the final preparations for talks between Russia and Ukraine are surrounded by tactical play, says conflict researcher Peter Wallensteen: No one wants to be left holding the bag and be the one who says no.
Ancient Lizard Tracks in Australia Rewrite Evolutionary Timeline
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Ancient Lizard Tracks in Australia Rewrite Evolutionary Timeline

Some footprints from an ancient creature in a stone block in Australia can redraw the map for the early animals that stepped onto land. It's a pretty significant push back, says paleontologist Per Ahlberg
Cassie Ventura Testifies Against Sean Combs in Abuse Trial
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Cassie Ventura Testifies Against Sean Combs in Abuse Trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend describes how she was controlled and what injuries she sustained from abuse, in the trial against the former mogul. It was violent quarrels that usually ended in some kind of physical abuse, says Casandra "Cassie" Ventura according to American media
Dag Blanck Wins Sweden's Grand History Prize
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Dag Blanck Wins Sweden's Grand History Prize

Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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