The Norwegian construction industry is seeking to become more research-based and thus more profitable, productive, sustainable and professional. The Research Council of Norway and a number of relevant R&D institutions are ...
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 12, 2014
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Water is a vulnerable resource coming under increasing pressure in many parts of the world. The Research Council of Norway is providing funding to a number of research projects seeking to solve challenges related to the supply ...
Environment
Oct 21, 2014
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Billions of dollars are yearly withheld from national taxation via a handful of tax havens. How does that affect the tax system and people's willingness to pay tax in developing countries with weak governmental institutions?
Economics & Business
Aug 14, 2014
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According to a group of Norwegian researchers, the prospects for achieving an effective international climate treaty are poor. The measures that are politically feasible are ineffective and the measures that would be effective ...
Environment
Aug 13, 2014
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In global trade, cash flows are hidden to ensure maximum profits. Many developing countries end up as losers in the fight over revenues.
Economics & Business
Aug 8, 2014
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Norway's National Committee for Research Ethics in Science and Technology (NENT) has conducted a review of ethical issues related to petroleum research. The committee concludes that it is ethically justifiable and warranted ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 1, 2014
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In just seven years, as much as one-third of the mountain-birch forest in the North Calotte region was severely defoliated by two moth species. Researchers now have a better understanding of what happened.
Ecology
Jun 25, 2014
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Over the past few years, the salmon farming industry has gone from being a major consumer of marine protein to becoming a net producer of it – a turnaround made possible by a deeper understanding of the nutritional requirements ...
Ecology
Jun 2, 2014
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The battle against salmon lice is being waged on many fronts, including the technological front. Simple and advanced solutions alike can be effective.
Ecology
May 28, 2014
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A new, fully mobile solution for offloading natural gas from ships to land may lead to increased distribution to new markets around the world.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 17, 2014
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