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National myths strengthen Putin's position

Myths about Russia's predestined great power status are an important element in legitimising the war against Ukraine. If the myths collapse, Putin could have problems defending the invasion to his own population.

Lack of vision for Swedish schools, an academic reflects on PISA results

The results of the PISA report show a broad decline in knowledge for Swedish students. "I cannot see any planned measures that could change this development," says Anders Jakobsson, a professor at Malmö University.

The magnificence of Moomin is in the miniscule

Moomin author Tove Jansson was an expert in exploring the enormous in the minute; Malmö University professor Björn Sundmark has pointed the magnifying glass on the fairytale land and discovered the concept of muminalism.

Lack of basic hygiene knowledge detrimental to root canal treatment

Good hygiene is an important factor for root canal surgery to be successful, and that is well known among specialist dentists. However, this is not the case in general dental care, shows new research.

Halloween – not as death obsessed as you might think

Halloween is celebrated in many places, but the holiday has not always been about death. Manon Hedenborg White, associate professor of history of religions, explains how it came to be the trick-or-treating, pumpkin-carving holiday that it is today.

How young people are engaging with online sexual encounters

Young people see the internet as a natural platform for their everyday romantic and sexual encounters, but at the same time, they have to weigh up the benefits against various risks and dangers. This is according to a new study from a Malmö University...

Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Adolescents and Equity of Orthodontic Care