/tags/norway Norway en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2014-10-29/seed-banks-guard-against-an-uncertain-ag-future-not-doomsday Close to a million seed packets are tucked inside a frozen mountain fortress on a Norwegian island - the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. It includes samples… Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2014-10-29/seed-banks-guard-against-an-uncertain-ag-future-not-doomsday Harvest Public Media /2013-06-23/bernhoft-a-norwegian-hard-rocker-dives-into-funky-soul The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs live in NPR's studios, assisted by an armload of music gear. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:35:00 GMT /2013-06-23/bernhoft-a-norwegian-hard-rocker-dives-into-funky-soul NPR Staff /2013-06-17/mind-numbing-tv-shows-are-a-hit-in-norway Boring TV is such a hit in the Scandinavian nation of Norway that broadcasters are scrambling to produce even more shows to satisfy the appetites of viewers. One idea being considered is a live show with knitting experts, according to The Wall Street Journal. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT /2013-06-17/mind-numbing-tv-shows-are-a-hit-in-norway /npr-news/2013-05-31/nordic-diet-could-be-local-alternative-to-mediterranean-diet The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest styles of eating in the world. But in many regions, including Denmark and Sweden, it's not easy to follow when olive oil is hard to find. Now Nordic researchers are exploring the health benefits of a Nordic diet, based on local foods like herring and bilberries. Fri, 31 May 2013 17:53:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-31/nordic-diet-could-be-local-alternative-to-mediterranean-diet Eliza Barclay /npr-news/2013-05-10/it-came-from-norway-to-take-on-a-medical-goliath A company that got its start assessing the risks of ocean-going vessels now checks U.S. hospitals for quality. Known as DNV, the firm is bringing competition to an area of health care that obsesses insiders yet is little known by patients. Fri, 10 May 2013 14:16:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-10/it-came-from-norway-to-take-on-a-medical-goliath John Henning Schumann /2013-05-03/help-wanted-polar-bear-spotters The Norwegian government is looking for the spotters to warn researchers in the Arctic Circle when bears get too close. A successful candidate should enjoy the outdoors and be competent with firearms. Fri, 03 May 2013 11:16:00 GMT /2013-05-03/help-wanted-polar-bear-spotters /npr-news/2013-03-11/in-nomas-norovirus-episode-ignored-emails-get-some-blame While its true that noroviruses are "perhaps the perfect human pathogens," as The Journal of Infectious Diseases reports, it also seems that Noma could have spared some of its diners from the pathogens if the staff had read emails from health inspectors. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:21:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-11/in-nomas-norovirus-episode-ignored-emails-get-some-blame Bill Chappell /npr-news/2013-03-08/worlds-best-restaurant-blamed-for-diners-illnesses Noma, the Danish eatery that has won fans with its innovative and artful cuisine — and won Restaurant magazine's "World's Best Restaurant" title three times — is getting some unwelcome press, after dozens of people who ate at the Copenhagen restaurant fell sick. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:06:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-08/worlds-best-restaurant-blamed-for-diners-illnesses Bill Chappell /2013-02-24/turning-a-glacier-into-a-tuba-ice-music-from-norway Playing frozen instruments requires lots of improvisation. Norwegian musician Terje Isungset has a new set for every performance, freshly made to get the most sound out of each instrument before it melts. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:22:00 GMT /2013-02-24/turning-a-glacier-into-a-tuba-ice-music-from-norway NPR Staff /npr-news/npr-news/2013-02-23/nordic-cool-illuminates-d-c-s-kennedy-center From the Danish modern furniture of the 1950s to the omnipresence of Ikea, Americans have long been attracted to the austere design of Nordic countries. Now a massive festival in Washington, D.C., showcases artists and designers from the very top sliver of the globe. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:31:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2013-02-23/nordic-cool-illuminates-d-c-s-kennedy-center Amy Walters