Do you struggle to run for a bus because you’re unfit? It may be because you weighed less than your peers at birth, scientists find Researchers tracked 280,000 Swedish men from birth until aged between 17-24 On being called up for military conscription in Sweden, their fitness was tested Per 450 grams of birth weight, … Read more
Roads of the future could harvest energy from cars to power street lights, detect speeding or erratic driving, and automatically weigh vehicles as they drive along. An international team of researchers from the USA, Taiwan and Spain have created a list of ten technological advances that could feature on future roads. They examined technologies already … Read more
She wore blue velvet! Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden cuts a stylish figure in a navy two-piece as she steps out with Prince Daniel in Stockholm Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, 42, wore a stylish ensemble for royal visit The heir to the throne donned a smart navy velvet jacket with matching trousers Attending a meeting … Read more
Revealed, the BEST countries in the world to raise a child: Britain ranks 11th while the US comes 18th as Denmark, Sweden and Norway clinch the top spots UK scored poorly in income equality and political instability caused by Brexit Scandinavian nations praised for ‘generous’ healthcare and education systems US came 18th – authors cited gun … Read more
Eating healthily is good for your brain and mental health, scientists have confirmed. A review of studies on different diets found there was a ‘direct relationship’ between eating well and stress, mental health and brain function. Experts from across Europe, led by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, said this relationship was firmly established in … Read more
Queen Silvia of Sweden joins forces with Ikea to create prefab houses for dementia patients complete with easy layouts and splash-proof showers – and they could soon arrive in the UK Queen Silvia of Sweden joined with Ikea to design dementia-friendly homes Design tweaks include no mirrors in bathrooms and old-fashioned knobs Construction company is reportedly … Read more
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has reportedly cancelled all her festive plans and travelled to Norway to support her close friend Princess Martha Louise after her ex-husband killed himself last week. The Swedish royal, 42, is lifelong friends with Princess Martha, 48, whose husband of 15 years and the father of her three children Ari … Read more
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread between people by coughing and sneezing. The infection usually affects the lungs but the bacteria can cause problems in any part of the body, including the abdomen, glands, bones and the nervous system. At the beginning of the 19th century, TB killed at least one in seven people … Read more
A former investment banker has claimed his life was ‘saved’ by his cancer diagnosis because it stopped him going down the ‘wrong path’. Fabian Bolin, 31, from Sweden, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2015 and underwent 900 days of chemotherapy, believes his long-standing depression and ‘insane party life’ led to him developing the disease. But … Read more
Festive family! Princess Sofia of Sweden dons a tartan skirt as she and Prince Carl Philip cuddle up with their two sons in matching red cardigans to wish fans a ‘wonderful Christmas’ Prince Carl Philip, 40, and Princess Sofia of Sweden, 35, shared Christmas card Posted unseen photo on Instagram posing by Christmas tree alongside … Read more
Are YOU an eco snob? Most people consider themselves more environmentally friendly than their friends, study finds Study asked over 4,000 participants to report their environmental engagement Results showed that many reported they did more than what they actually do Experts warn this type of thinking can hinder future environmental acts Results linked with the … Read more
Facebook tests cloud gaming waters with $78 million acquisition of Madrid-based company PlayGiga Facebook made its first-ever cloud gaming acquisition by purchasing PlayGiga It’s unclear what Facebook’s plans are and if it will launch its own service PlayGiga hosts 300 games for customers in Argentina, Chile and Spain By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 16:46 GMT, 19 … Read more
Sweden‘s Icehotel has opened its doors to guests for its 30th winter season with 15 brand-new one-of-a-kind suites. Each year since 1989, the Icehotel has been built and rebuilt using just snow and ice in the village of Jukkasjarvi, 125 miles north of the Arctic Circle next to the shores of the Torne River. To … Read more