The discovery points to a centre of power on Norway's west coast, according to a researcher. A hiker recently found a ...

After the first day, when archaeologists also joined the coin search, the number rose to 70. It's unlikely we'll exceed 500, ...

The story of Harald Fairhair is well known. The petty king who, in the 9th century, wanted to unite Norway into one kingdom ...

"Norwegian beavers were to be captured and released in pairs across Europe to rebuild populations," says Jørgensen. The first ...

Some people develop high blood pressure as they age. This means the blood presses harder against the blood vessels. Over time ...

The rumbling during an earthquake is caused by rocks cracking. It can release so much energy that stone melts.

This doesn't have to mean that your memory is deteriorating. If you think your memory has gotten worse, it could just as well ...

The world's largest penguin species is endangered due to climate change, reports the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Emperor penguins live in colonies along the entire coast of ...

Substances found in the venom of several animals can be turned into medicines. Sciencenorway.no brings you science news from Norway. This is the English version of forskning.no, Norway’s independent, ...

"There was a significant cultural conflict between traditional and emerging ideas about women and family," explains Tone Hellesund, a historian at the University of Bergen.

Have you ever recorded yourself speaking and then played it back? "Many find it absolutely terrible," says researcher Bodil Kvernenes Nørsett. A quick search online shows that many agree: 'YUCK! I ...