Ghost particles from the dark regions of our galaxy
Neutrinos are particles that can travel through the Earth without colliding. Thanks to research at the IceCube telescope, they have been captured on camera. Professor Olga Botner, who has devoted much of her career to studying these ghost particles, explains how it was done.
Looking for technosignatures from other civilisations
In his research Erik Zackrisson scours the skies for signs of technologically advanced life forms. “Astronomers define it as living beings that are smart enough to build a radio transmitter. In other words, they have to be technologically advanced.”
Sleep your way to a better life
Alcohol, mobile phones, caffeine, family stress, job stress, cats, heartburn, menopause and children can be real sleep disruptors, according to Christian Benedict, whose book on the subject has just been released. Here are his top tips on how to create calm in the bedroom.
Junk food may impair our deep sleep
In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University have investigated how junk food affects sleep. Healthy participants consumed an unhealthier as well as a healthier diet in a randomised order. After the unhealthier diet, the quality of the participants’ deep sleep had deteriorated.
Murder for export
We Swedes are good at writing popular crime novels. But how did the genre become such a flagship of the book market? Literature scholar Karl Bergman takes us on a murder-packed journey while offering some hints on what to write to get rich.
Anxiety visible in brain images
What happens in the brain when we experience fear and anxiety? Uppsala University is conducting research on how we can manage these strong feelings.
How do women really sleep?
One in two women in Sweden experience sleep problems. Why is that? And how great a role do hormones during the menstrual cycle play? Researchers in Uppsala are trying to find out.
Unknown fungi under the ground
By studying DNA in different soils, Anna Rosling's research team can analyse the presence and distribution of known and unknown fungi. For example, they have found a whole new group of fungi that they call primordial fungi.
The network diving deep into anxiety
In what ways does anxiety present itself? Clinical researchers often talk about the biological aspects, but anxiety can also take different forms depending on the era and cultural context. For a few years now, a network at Uppsala University has been meeting to discuss the phenomenon from an interdisciplinary perspective.
