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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.
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 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.
At a press conference in Oslo, Magnus Carlsen and teen world champion Gukesh shared rare, vulnerable insights about the crushing weight of holding chess's highest title. The honest exchange revealed a side of elite chess the world rarely sees.
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.
India and Norway just joined forces on offshore wind and ocean energy with five major agreements that could reshape how the world's largest democracy powers its future. The deals bring together top research institutions to make floating wind farms cheaper and more sustainable.
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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.
High schooler Cooper Lutkenhaus just defeated Kenya's 2024 Olympic champion in a jaw-dropping photo finish in Oslo. The Texas runner didn't even realize he'd won until he saw the results.
Cities across Europe are proving you don't need car bans to reclaim streets for people. Oslo, Paris, and Copenhagen are using smart design and incentives to cut traffic by up to 28% while making neighborhoods cleaner, greener, and more walkable.
Elite Paralympic sprinters and wheelchair racers are competing alongside Olympic champions at the world's top track meets, thrilling global audiences. From Rome to Oslo to Eugene, Para athletics has become a celebrated fixture of the prestigious Diamond League series.
India and Norway are announcing a landmark Green Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Oslo in 43 years. The collaboration puts climate action at the center of ties between the world's fastest-growing major economy and a renewable energy powerhouse.
Barcelona dominated Lyon 4-0 in Oslo to capture their fourth Women's Champions League trophy in six years, cementing their status as the dominant force in European women's football. The thrilling second-half performance brought redemption for striker Ewa Pajor after five previous final defeats.
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.
American teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus just beat Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi by the thinnest margin possible. The 17-year-old's stunning performance in Oslo proves young athletes are rising faster than ever.
India and Norway are doubling down on maritime collaboration and renewable energy partnerships, with Norwegian companies in India growing from 80 to 160 in just a decade. Prime Minister Modi's historic visit to Oslo this month will unlock even more opportunities in green technology and innovation.
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.
A roadside stop near Oslo turned into an archaeological sensation when a rock art enthusiast and his daughter discovered Bronze Age carvings featuring ships, warriors, and mysterious handprints. The 3,000-year-old artwork was carved into rare soft stone, revealing intimate details that harder granite would have hidden.
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.
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.
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.
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