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Professor Jan Svennevig receives a prestigious grant to research words like 'mhm' and 'okei'.

The debate about screens in schools should focus less on screen time – and more on what truly enhances learning, say UiA experts.

The video game Grand Theft Auto pushes boundaries in terms of sex and violence. However, the game is designed for adults and is also on the cutting edge of technology and storytelling, says a game expert.

New outfits for a game character can provide more status in the schoolyard than real clothing. "It's a trend parents need to be aware of," says gaming researcher.

"With artificial intelligence, you can talk to the characters you see on screen and collaborate with them to develop the story," says researcher Per-Arne Andersen.

A commercial suggests that there’s little restraint when it comes to sex and violence in GTA VI. The new edition of the controversial video game is set to be released next year.

Student Zahir Mohamed has been playing Grand Theft Auto since 2013 and still considers it one of his favourite games.

"There is a concerning lack of political disagreement about artificial intelligence," says researcher.

A dangerous snake fungus has been discovered in Europe. Researchers are now examining collections of dead snakes in museums to map the disease.

Overwhelming, demanding – yet a rewarding experience? A new study points to several measures that can make the first practice placement for student nurses safer and more educational.

Gaming can provide significant advantages for both employees and businesses, says researcher Tobias Michael Scholz.

When technology makes doctors more accessible, it can lead to lower quality for patients and increased pressure on already stressed doctors, says Magnus Wanderås.

Researchers from the University of Agder found surprisingly many traces of tick-borne diseases in horses. The findings may also say something about the risk of infection for humans.

Children and young people learn more about biological diversity when they gain their own experiences observing nature, according to UiA researcher Anne Lien.

Children's home languages have a clear impact on how Norwegian children learn English, according to a new study.

But some of the results were in stark contrast to what the researchers expected.

Friedrich Hayek's ideas about liberal society are still relevant to the challenges of our time, says Hans Chr. Garmann Johnsen. He is behind a new book about the Nobel Prize winner.

Watches and other activity trackers give you loads of data about how exercise affects your body. Here are five tips to avoid technology causing more harm than good.

"Don't put out milk for hedgehogs."

This is how artificial intelligence will shape the world leading up to 2030, according to Morten Goodwin.

Many of us are anxious about the future, not to mention the present. We've asked the experts for advice on how to cope with uncertainty.

Singing brings joy and a sense of community. Research shows that we need it, yet singing is losing its place in our daily lives. 

There are not many programmes designed for young people living with or surviving cancer. UiA and the Hospital of Southern Norway, in collaboration with international researchers, aim to explore how outdoor activities and time in nature can enhance health and quality of life.

One of the most popular supplements at the moment is creatine. Here is everything you need to know about its use, side effects, and what it can – and cannot – do.

Tourists are a vulnerable group that is not sufficiently considered in contingency plans, warns a researcher.