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Is the joy of education in the unknown?

Not knowing what the goal is can be crucial to getting started, says Johan Dahlbeck, who has written a book on the concept of fictionalism where he explores the idea of teaching without fully knowing or explaining what the knowledge will lead to.

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.

To understand technology, we must first understand people

A new book on the relationship between automation technologies and people suggests the debate about such technologies must be broadened and include a more social science perspective. That is, if we are to seriously understand its possibilities and...

Wireless biosensors can relieve healthcare system burden

A wireless biosensor, developed by a Malmö University researcher, enables a more patient-controlled system whereby infections can be detected much earlier through smart catheters, smart diapers or wound dressings.

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Strontium could prevent infection around tooth implants

It is common for the tissue around a dental implant to become inflamed, which in the worst-case scenario leads to the removal of the implant. But can a coating of strontium around the implant be a way to prevent the problem? A new thesis has set out to...

The physical journey of a refugee is only the start of the struggle

What do young people fleeing their homelands remember about their escape? Often it is the case that the sometimes-perilous journey is only just the beginning, with the mental impact continuing for long after their arrival.

Cholesterol is only dangerous in the wrong company

We are increasingly aware of the concepts of good and bad cholesterol; while high cholesterol can be treated with medicine if exercise and a changed diet are not enough to control it, it is considered important to reduce saturated fat found in fatty foods...

Take care of your teeth – for the sake of your heart

There are good reasons to keep an eye on your gums; bacteria under the gum line does not only affect the mouth. More and more research studies show a connection between gum inflammation, tooth loss and increased risk of heart attacks.

Riding Schools as Future Learning Centers for an Environmentally Just Equine Sector and Broader Society