Call for papers: Workshop on the Economics of TaxationThe next edition of the Workshop on the Economics of Taxation will be held at the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Barcelona from May 31st to June 1st 2023.
Risk and uncertainties incorporated in the management of root and butt rot infected forest areasIn her PhD thesis, Ana Claudia Ferreira Aza has examined the effect of root and butt rot uncertainty on forest management decisions.
Harvest of change: Using drones and robots to select new plant varietiesSoon plant scientists at NMBU will be able to take a tour of the fields and discover what grew there a couple of years ago, without the need for a time machine or heavy footwear. The only tools needed…
NMBU professor on list of highly cited researchersNMBU’s professor Douglas Sheil features on a new list of Highly Cited Researchers. Sheil is an ecologist with more than twenty years of research experience on tropical forest ecology.
Scientists uncover supergene that causes gender differences in ocean migration in rainbow troutWhat determines whether a fish migrates into the sea or not? Research breakthrough published in Nature Ecology & Evolution provides significant new insights.
Nobel Peace PrizePeacebuilding starts with a seed“It’s important that the Nobel Committee does not contribute to making food a security issue”, says NMBU researcher Ola Westengen about the World Food Program’s Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
Outdoor spaces and nature combat depression during COVID-19New research verifies that governments should allow people to spend time outdoors to protect mental health in the event of new lockdown measures.
Large-scale forest-based biofuels may significantly change the forest sectorThere are enough biomass resources available to meet the Nordic demand for biofuels and bioheat. Increased production of biofuel will change the traditional forest sector, and the forest owners stand …
Mouldy food? No thanks!The technology will ensure that the food that ends up on your table is safe to eat, even before it leaves the farm. The solution is a simple, portable device that quickly scans the food and identifies…
Wooden panels protect houses from earthquake damageNorwegian solid-wood structures can protect Italian cities from earthquake damage. A European research project shows how concrete buildings can be reinforced with wood to prevent them from collapsing …