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Johanna and Oskar Karlqvist fooled their guests by disguising their wedding ceremony as a 30th birthday celebration. The couple exchanged vows at the exact spot in Gothenburg where they first met a decade earlier.
A new liquefied biogas facility at Sweden's Port of Gothenburg will help ships and heavy transport switch to renewable fuel by early 2027. The plant will make Swedish biogas accessible to industries far beyond the existing gas grid.
Danish rider Carina Cassøe Krüth claimed victory at the Gothenburg World Cup dressage competition just three months after giving birth. Her triumphant comeback exceeded her own expectations and brought her to tears during the victory lap.
Willem Greve and his 15-year-old stallion Grandorado delivered a thrilling final round to clinch victory at the FEI Jumping World Cup in Gothenburg. The win marks Greve's third World Cup triumph this season, capping off an intense eight-rider jump-off.
A groundbreaking oral vaccine has shown it can cut severe diarrhea cases by nearly half in young children, offering hope against a disease that kills tens of thousands of kids under 5 each year. After decades of research, the vaccine is moving to its final testing phase.
Sweden just finished building a network of 10 hydrogen refueling stations stretching from its southern coast all the way to Stockholm. Truck drivers can now haul cargo across the country's busiest routes without burning a drop of fossil fuel.
A new direct rail service connects southern Sweden to Norway's capital through 360 miles of coastlines, medieval landmarks, and Nordic forests. The 6.5-hour journey offers one of Scandinavia's most varied landscapes without a single train change.
Scientists discovered two gut bacteria that produce serotonin and normalize digestion in mice, opening new paths to treat irritable bowel syndrome. People with IBS have lower levels of one of these bacteria.
Marine researchers discovered nearly 800 species living 4,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean, most never seen before. The five-year study reveals both the wonder of deep-sea life and how future mining might affect one of Earth's least explored places.
A new European study shows that sulthiame, a drug already approved for childhood epilepsy, reduced nighttime breathing interruptions by up to 47% in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. The breakthrough could offer millions a pill-based alternative to uncomfortable CPAP masks.
After years of anxiety holding her back, Indigenous Australian artist Molly Hunt took her first overseas trip at 30, plunging into frozen Swedish lakes and sharing ancestral stories with the world. Heartbreak and a major exhibition opportunity finally pushed her past the fear that kept her from exploring beyond Australia.
Disabled travelers and accessibility experts are sharing their favorite European destinations that prove adventure is for everyone. From mountain trails in Scotland to tactile museums in Berlin, these cities are making travel easier and more inclusive.
Researchers invented a fictional skin condition called "bixonimania" to test AI chatbots, and within weeks, major AI models believed it was real. The experiment revealed a problem, but also sparked a swift cleanup that's making scientific publishing stronger.
A Swedish design team created a stainless steel flosser that holds months of floss inside and lasts a lifetime, eliminating single-use plastic picks. The sleek tool is crowdfunding now with over 6,000 backers and ships globally in January 2027.
A groundbreaking Swedish study using human painkillers has confirmed lobsters experience genuine pain, not just reflexes. The research is helping countries worldwide pass laws protecting these animals from being boiled alive.
Scientists developed a simple blood test that can detect thousands of genetic conditions in developing babies without risky invasive procedures. The breakthrough could spare expectant parents from difficult decisions about amniocentesis and other tests that carry miscarriage risks.
Swedish electric car company Polestar has reduced emissions per vehicle by 31% since 2020 while tripling its sales and expanding across 28 countries. The achievement shows that rapid business growth and climate progress can happen together.
Millions who struggle with clunky CPAP machines finally have hope for a more comfortable solution. A repurposed epilepsy drug reduced sleep apnea breathing interruptions by up to 50% in a major European clinical trial.
Researchers in Sweden discovered why lung cancer spreads faster in older patients and found a promising way to stop it. The breakthrough could lead to more effective, personalized treatments for the patients who need them most.
A major Scandinavian airport operator just proved that fossil-free ground operations aren't a dream anymore. Three Swedish airports are now running entirely on renewable electricity and fuel.
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