Swedish Research Council
The Swedish Research Council was established by the Swedish legislature in 2001. The purpose of the Council is to provide funding for basic research of the highest quality in all disciplines. The objective is for Sweden to build on their achievements and become a leading research nation
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Overweight individuals have greater risk of reduced memory and thinking skills in late life
Jul 06, 2009 |
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Individuals with higher mid-life Body Mass Index (BMI) in the 1960s have been found to have lower memory and thinking skills and a sharper decline in these abilities in old age, compared to those with lower BMI in mid-life.
Malaria makes relapsing fever more serious
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Malaria and the Borrelia infection relapsing fever are diseases with similar symptoms that can occur simultaneously. In such cases, the malaria is moderated while the relapsing fever becomes more serious. This is shown in ...
Relaxation exercises sharpens shooting in biathlon
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 29, 2008 |
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Biathletes who have learned to apply a relaxation technique can improve their results in the rifle-shooting range. This is shown in a study carried out at the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre at Mid Sweden University.
Replacing the coach doesn't solve problems
Sep 17, 2008 |
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Bringing in a new coach rarely solves problems, regardless of when it is done. This is the conclusion of a study from Mid Sweden University about hiring and firing coaches in the Swedish Elite Series ice-hockey league during ...
Cradle and birthday of dog identified
Sep 01, 2009 |
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Previous studies in the field have indicated that East Asia is where the wolf was tamed and became the dog. It was not possible to be more precise than that. But now researchers at the Royal Institute of Technology ...
How white is a paper?
Technology / Computer Sciences
Oct 22, 2009 |
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Whiter paper and better color reproduction are examples of important competitive advantages on an international market. But how white is a paper? And why do vacation photos turn out so dark if you don't buy ...
Dysfunctional protein dynamics behind neurological disease?
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Oct 13, 2009 |
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Researchers at Lund University, Sweden, have taken a snapshot of proteins changing shape, sticking together and creating structures that are believed to trigger deadly processes in the nervous system. The discovery opens ...
Cell death occurs in the same way in plants, animals and humans
Oct 13, 2009 |
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Research has previously assumed that animals and plants developed different genetic programs for cell death. Now an international constellation of research teams, including one at the Swedish University of ...
Sex life of plants reveals conflicts between the sexes
May 08, 2009 |
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The pollen grains of male plants live in great competition. A grain of pollen that succeeds in manipulating the flower’s pistil can emerge victorious from the struggle. This is shown by new research from Lund University in ...
Gender roles cemented in popular therapy
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 05, 2009 |
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In recent years a slew of books and TV programs have been produced on the theme of couples. Popular therapists give advice about the art of succeeding as a couple. The sociologist Sara Eldén at Lund University in Sweden ...
Via Tiburtina -- an interdisciplinary journey through Rome's urban landscape
Sep 16, 2009 |
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Via Tiburtina is the name of the ancient road that is still in use, connecting Rome with the town of Tivoli. Architect Hans Bjur, a professor at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and professor Barbro Santillo ...
Swine flu having powerful impact on us
May 06, 2009 |
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The new influenza A (H1N1), known as the swine flu, demonstrates the power of people's perceptions of risk. Sales of face masks are breaking all records not only in Mexico but also in Sweden. Hotel guests are being isolated ...
Hydrogen protects nuclear fuel in final storage
Apr 23, 2009 |
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By midsummer it will be announced where Sweden's spent nuclear fuel will be permanently stored. Ahead of the decision a debate is underway regarding how safe the method for final storage is, primarily in terms of the three ...
Swedish research can make Super Mario more realistic
Technology / Computer Sciences
Mar 06, 2009 |
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Computer games are being developed at an ever more rapid pace, and the technical demands are rising, not least regarding graphics boards. At Mälardalen University in Sweden, researchers have now found a solution to ...
World's oldest living tree discovered in Sweden
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Apr 16, 2008 |
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The world's oldest recorded tree is a 9,550 year old spruce in the Dalarna province of Sweden
The world’s oldest recorded tree is a 9,550 year old spruce in the Dalarna province of Sweden.
