Research news
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Sons of honour – sexual freedom is linked to greater restrictions
Boys in a culture of honour who are allowed to have sex before marriage are more restricted and more exposed to violence than boys who are expected to remain virgins, as shown in a study by Örebro researchers Jan-Magnus Enelo and Rúna í Baianstovu.
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Contemplative men in nature – what ecofascism looks like in social media
Men at peace in beautiful nature settings. The images on the platform Telegram are posted by men expressing support for ecofascism. “It’s a representation of far-right masculinity that is not aggressive,” says Maria Darwish, researcher in gender studies.
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AI reduces stress in work with multiple or new tasks
Artificial intelligence reduces stress for employees with multiple tasks. The same reduction in stress applies to workers with new tasks, according to a new study by economics researcher Magnus Lodefalk.
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Cybersecurity expert engaged as a chair guest professor by WASP
Mauro Conti, a cybersecurity and data privacy expert, has been appointed Wallenberg Guest Professor and Chair in Cybersecurity. His role will involve establishing a group specialising in cybersecurity in Sweden.
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Walking on two legs may explain human musicality and language
The fact that humans walk on two legs is likely the reason we have developed our rhythmic, musical, and linguistic abilities, new research by physician and researcher Matz Larsson shows. “This also explains why running and going for walks promote...
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Chemical safety under threat – lack of expert provision in Nordic countries
“Many experts are coming up to retirement and academia is currently unable to train sufficient numbers of toxicologists to meet the need in society,” says Åke Bergman, professor at Örebro University.
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Adapt challenges Sweden's universities to meet growing demand for continuing professional development
Employees can enrol in credit-earning courses without needing prior admission. Alumni have access to reserved seats in these courses, and teachers are compensated with overtime pay for their teaching efforts.
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Good hearing and vision can boost brain function in older people
As we age, our cognitive abilities deteriorate – it becomes increasingly difficult to remember, orient ourselves in time and space, and solve problems. However, good hearing and vision positively impact cognitive abilities in older adults.
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New insights into biopharmaceuticals in the treatment of IBD
By studying Swedish patient data, Örebro researcher Isabella Visuri has identified new patterns in how biopharmaceuticals affect patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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New model that can help develop quantum computers
Researchers have developed a new mathematical model that allows us to understand better how quantum physics affects the dynamics of magnetic materials – a basis for new technologies for data storage and quantum computers,” says Danny Thonig, researcher...
