There was also no difference in weight loss between those who fasted and those who followed no diet at all. People who fasted only lost three per cent of their body weight. That is 2.7 kilograms for ...

The Roman Empire's naval bases probably gave them the idea for similar structures in southern and western Norway.

Simply enjoying life along the water's edge or walking on the ice in winter had the strongest effect against loneliness.

Ski research is important for Norway's results, but other factors also play a role. "We have many children and young people who ski," says Øyvind Sandbakk. He researches elite sports at NTNU. That ...

Professor Hilde Henriksen Waage has spent years searching for the missing documents from the Oslo process. She believes they are in the Israeli national archive in Jerusalem, and that they will soon ...

Røseth believes that money and the thrill of involvement are the most significant factors in recruitment. "Recruiters are also very skilled at making thir targets feel valued. They appeal to the ego," ...

In 1953, the Norwegian Parliament approved trial broadcasts. They began the following year. NRK set about building expertise, studios, a broadcasting network, and TV transmitters in Oslo and Bergen.

Until now, researchers have mainly focused on identifying who is portrayed on amulets from the Viking Age. Marianne Hem Eriksen wanted to find out how they were used.

Why are Norwegians so good at skiing? "Today, people ski about 20 per cent faster than they did in the early '90s," says researcher. Sciencenorway.no brings you science news from Norway. This is the ...

If you become so sore that you have trouble walking down stairs, that's a sign you did much more than you could handle,' says ...

On December 18, 1941, it was forbidden to use the Norwegian flag and its colours in a way that offended national sentiment. The ban was issued by Vidkun Quisling's fascist party, National Gathering.