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For a century, Edvard Munch paintings have hung in a Norwegian chocolate factory cafeteria, watching over workers during lunch breaks. Now these rarely seen artworks are heading to a museum for the first time, complete with 100 years of nicotine stains and cocoa powder.
A 63-year-old Norwegian man became just the tenth person worldwide to achieve long-term HIV remission after a stem cell transplant from his brother. The procedure worked because his sibling carried a rare genetic mutation that blocks the virus from entering cells.
A 63-year-old Norwegian man has become only the tenth person ever functionally cured of HIV, thanks to a stem cell transplant from his brother who carried a rare genetic mutation. After five years off medication, doctors found zero traces of functioning HIV in his body.
A 63-year-old Norwegian man has been living without HIV medication for three years after receiving stem cells from his brother who carried a rare genetic mutation. His case offers crucial clues for researchers working toward an HIV cure.
A Swedish company just raised €30 million to scale production of electric ferries that literally fly above water, cutting a two-hour Mumbai commute to 35 minutes while using 80% less energy than diesel boats. The breakthrough is already transforming public transit in Stockholm, Oslo, and dozens of cities worldwide.
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul broke out of his Italian home and sprinted across the finish line of an Olympic race, creating a moment of pure joy for spectators. His owners discovered the adorable escape through panicked text messages while riding a train three hours away.
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just made Winter Olympics history by winning all six cross-country races at the Milano Cortina Games. The 29-year-old from Oslo now holds 11 Winter Olympic gold medals, more than any athlete ever.
Researchers at the University of Oslo have found a way to halt cancer stem cells in acute myeloid leukemia by targeting a molecule previously thought to worsen the disease. The breakthrough could lead to personalized treatments that stop cancer before it spreads.
A 2-year-old Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul wandered onto an Olympic cross-country ski course and sprinted across the finish line alongside athletes, delighting the crowd in Tesero, Italy. The furry Olympian missed his family and followed them to the event, creating a moment of pure joy at the Winter Games.
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul escaped his home and bolted onto the cross-country skiing course at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, crossing the finish line to roaring applause. The two-year-old pup didn't win a medal, but he captured hearts worldwide with his enthusiastic Olympic debut.
Wimbledon champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool secured their first ever Davis Cup victory, helping Great Britain clinch a 4-0 win over Norway in Oslo. Despite a second-set wobble, the world's top-ranked doubles pair held their nerve to send Britain through to the final qualifying round.
Norway's capital is racing toward an ambitious goal to become carbon neutral by 2030, transforming itself into one of the world's greenest cities. With zero-emission vehicles, renewable energy, and expanded green spaces, Oslo is proving that urban sustainability can happen fast.
A Norwegian company has created software that generates stunning live sports footage without any physical cameras moving at all. Tennis fans already got a taste during the Madrid Open, and the technology is about to transform how we watch games.