The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on everyone's mental health. It is important to understand how people's daily lives before the pandemic affected their mental well-being during the crisis. The focus is on recreational activities. These are things people do for fun and relaxation, like sports, hobbies, or just hanging out with friends. Researchers wanted to...
Imagine Norway. A country with more oil than a gas station loves its soap. Now, imagine a man with more political experience than a politician's coffee cup. Meet Jens Stoltenberg. He's the new finance minister of Norway. Stoltenberg is someone who knows a thing or two about politics. He's been the prime minister of Norway. Twice! But he also has a record of bein...
Ever wondered how Norway prepares for a nuclear emergency? Numerical models are a big help! They quickly predict where radioactive particles might go, so officials can take the right emergency actions. These models also help understand how these particles move in air and water. But there are lots of unknowns, like how the particles behave and what the weather is doin...
In 2024, Norway marks a significant milestone: 15 years of embracing Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). This therapy has revolutionized the mental health landscape, offering a new approach to healing. Let's explore how ISTDP has evolved, its impact, and where it's headed. Back in 2009, ISTDP was introduced to Norwegian mental health professionals. I...
For over half a century, people all around the globe have spotted strange lights and other peculiar things in the sky that scientists can't explain. These are known as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). One hotspot for these sightings is Hessdalen, Norway, where scientists have been observing these lights for the past 26 years. They've described how these lights be...
The recent Operation Nanook 2024 exercise, the largest of its kind in the Arctic, has raised concerns about the growing presence of Russia and China in the region. The joint effort between the US, Canada, Denmark, and other allies aimed to strengthen partnership and demonstrate the ability of multinational forces to operate effectively in the challenging northern env...