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Choice of partner affects health
Individuals tend to choose partners of equal socio-economic status. This factor may also be significant in terms of health.
Published: 16.01.2013 -
Making climate taxes more palatable
A majority of Norwegians would accept increased climate taxes – if the taxes are understood as targeting specific environmental purposes. Earmarking of the revenues could help to gain public acceptance for such taxes.
Published: 02.11.2012 -
Research Council recognises excellence in research, communication and innovation
The Research Council of Norway’s awards for outstanding research, communication and innovation were recently presented at the Council’s annual Evening of Excellence.
Published: 21.09.2012 -
More research on societal security
The Research Council of Norway has appointed a committee to undertake the planning of a new research programme on societal security. Their work will be based, among other things, on the report of the 22 July Commission appointed by the Government to probe the handling of the terrorist attacks on Oslo and Utøya on 22 July of last year.
Published: 30.08.2012 -
Computer program recognises any language
New technology that allows computers to recognise any language without pre-learning stands to revolutionise automatic speech recognition.
Published: 21.08.2012 -
New programme on societal security in the works
The Research Council of Norway is in the process of establishing a new research programme on societal security. The mandate for the work programme committee has now been drawn up.
Published: 03.08.2012 -
Internet research to level the playing field
Short delays on the Internet can have serious consequences for share-traders or players of online computer games. Norwegian ICT researchers intend to do something about it.
Published: 01.08.2012 -
Genetic component to chronic back pain
Why do some people recover quickly from lower back pain while others suffer for much longer periods? Genetics may play a role.
Published: 29.06.2012 -
New research programme for health and welfare services
In its revised national budget for 2012, the Government has proposed establishing a new research programme for practice-based research designed to further develop health and welfare services in Norway.
Published: 04.06.2012 -
New insight into impacts of petroleum activities
In the heated debate over future petroleum activities off the archipelagos of Northern Norway and in the Barents Sea region in general, ten years of research on Norwegian oil recovery provides an important knowledge base.
Published: 30.05.2012 -
More research in Norwegian companies
A record-breaking number of grant applications submitted to the Research Council’s Programme for User-driven Research-based Innovation (BIA) has led to the award of NOK 500 million to 59 projects.
Published: 29.05.2012 -
Customised computing clouds on the horizon
Cloud services currently on the market do not provide sufficient security. According to one Norwegian research scientist, users are better off forming cloud computing ties among their circle of friends, family, town or municipality.
Published: 02.04.2012 -
Vast potential – too little investment
Despite relatively small investments in ICT research, Norway has many research groups at the international forefront. However, the research focus in several strategically important areas is inadequate. One example is ICT security.
Published: 27.03.2012 -
Dementia, sleeping problems and depression are interrelated
People with dementia suffer more from sleep disorders and depression than other people. The highest incidence is found among patients with Lewy body dementia (LBD).
Published: 22.02.2012 -
Human biobanks and health data
Norwegian biobanks are a world-class research resource. The Research Council of Norway is launching a new programme for research on human biobanks and health data.
Published: 20.02.2012 -
Norwegian success in creating an artificial child’s voice
It is very difficult to get a PC to recognise the voice of a child. Equally problematic is using a computer to synthesise speech in a child’s voice. Norwegian researchers have found simple, effective solutions to both challenges.
Published: 15.02.2012 -
Video conferencing with problem-free sound
Increasingly, companies are using video conferencing as a communications tool that saves time and money. The reduced need for travel is also beneficial to the environment. Norwegian researchers have made an important breakthrough in efforts towards achieving optimal video conference acoustics.
Published: 14.02.2012 -
Petroleum research still vibrant
In 2011 the Research Council of Norway’s Large-scale Programme on Optimal Management of Norwegian Petroleum Resources (PETROMAKS) allocated NOK 155.5 million to 22 new Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector – ranging from monitoring ice drift in the Arctic to treating produced water from petroleum recovery operations.
Published: 27.01.2012 -
The RCN Innovation Strategy in English
An English version of the Innovation Strategy for the Research Council of Norway has now been published. The strategy was adopted in October.
Published: 15.12.2011 -
Gearing up for cheaper wind power
Norwegian company Angle Wind and its partners have developed a new type of eccentric gear configuration for offshore wind turbines. A marked improvement over conventional planetary gearboxes, the new solution will be able to cut the cost of wind farms substantially.
Published: 01.12.2011 -
Active and healthy for many years
The proportion of elderly people in the Norwegian population is growing, and the number requiring health and care services will increase accordingly. The Research Council of Norway has designated a new priority area targeted towards tackling coming challenges.
Published: 25.11.2011 -
Evaluation of biology, medicine and health research
The evaluation report integrates the findings, conclusions and recommendations of seven independent review panels. It covers biology, medicine and health at Norwegian universities, hospitals, university colleges and independent research institutes.
Published: 18.11.2011 -
Innovation, energy and climate
Interest in research cooperation between Norway and North America has never been greater. On 25-28 October, 350 participants gathered at University of California Berkeley and Stanford University for Transatlantic Science Week 2011. This year’s theme was “Innovation Frontiers”.
Published: 03.11.2011 -
Seeking answers to treat the fear of childbirth
One of five Norwegian women suffers from a fear of childbirth. This fear increases health risks to mother and child, results in more planned and emergency Caesarean sections and consumes substantial resources at hospitals. Now researchers are looking for the causes.
Published: 20.10.2011 -
Technology makes old-age safer
A fall alarm. Automatic nightlight. Oven reminder. Refrigerator alarm. These are just a few of the new welfare technology solutions that may become a normal part of the lives of the elderly in the future.
Published: 04.10.2011 -
Pain relievers calm dementia patients
Many dementia patients are being treated with antipsychotic medications, but a new study shows that simple pain relievers may be a better alternative.
Published: 06.09.2011 -
Communication – an international success factor
Leading Norwegian researchers and companies have joined forces to create knowledge-sharing solutions that promote internationalisation and enhance competitiveness.
Published: 14.07.2011 -
More applications for SFF status than ever before
A record-breaking 139 applications for SFF status were received under this spring’s funding round for the Norwegian Centres of Excellence (SFF) scheme.
Published: 30.06.2011 -
Optimising humanitarian response
What prevents help from arriving when disaster strikes? The objective of the innovation project Contribute is to optimise humanitarian response efforts, improve use of resources and develop a new business concept.
Published: 12.04.2011 -
Norway has high hopes for service innovation
If you believe the dire predictions, an ageing population will spell the demise of the Nordic welfare state. But for creative, innovative enterprises, the situation presents opportunities rather than problems.
Published: 12.04.2011
