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The abuse of power for personal gain in the form of sex has always existed. Yet we have not had a clear-cut term to describe the offering of employment positions, grades or other benefits in exchange …

VIDEO. At a first glance, roleplaying might look like fantasy and fiction, but new research suggests it can be a powerful tool for handling real-world conflict and even strengthening democracy.

Generative AI can be used to combat misinformation. However, it can also exacerbate the problem by producing convincing manipulations that are difficult to detect and can quickly be copied and …

What does religion mean in secular Sweden, and how does it drive societal development? These are questions that Mia Lövheim studies. Even though religious belief is no longer a key factor, our …

Strengthening school students’ resilience to disinformation requires more than isolated interventions on source criticism. A new study from Uppsala University shows that short teaching interventions …

The working atmosphere in higher education institutions has changed dramatically in recent years, with increased competition for research funding and more pressure on researchers to prove themselves. …

Should the world stop using the name ‘Russia’ and go back to the old name ‘Muscovy’? The question has been raised by critics of Russia in recent years and in his new book “Russia reverts to Muscovy”, …

Multidrug-resistant bacteria are a growing problem, and new antibiotics are needed to continue to cure infectious diseases in the future. But how should new products be used to prevent bacteria from …

Seven out of ten people killed in Gaza are women or children. Peace and conflict researcher Lisa Hultman says there are indications that the killing of civilians may be deliberate. “To a certain …

After an exciting election campaign, Donald Trump has emerged as the winner of the US presidential election. Many are now wondering how the transfer of power will affect both domestic politics and the …