Lund University

Sweden will ban mobile phones in schools starting fall 2024 as part of a global trend reducing screen time in classrooms. The policy aims to address declining reading and writing skills among students, with funding allocated for textbooks and traditional learning tools. Similar measures are being adopted in Denmark, Finland, and other countries.

Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools starting next academic year to reduce screen time and improve reading skills, following a trend seen in countries like Denmark, Finland, and South Korea. The policy, driven by declining reading and writing abilities among students, includes a 555 million krona grant for textbooks and aligns with international efforts to limit classroom screens.

The article discusses the ongoing US-Iran negotiations in the Middle East, highlighting deep mistrust and conflicting signals between the two nations. Rouzbeh Parsi from Lund University notes the difficulty in achieving a credible agreement amid high uncertainty and the risk of escalation into a wider war.

A study of 620,000 individuals reveals early weight gain in the 20s significantly increases early mortality risk compared to weight gain later in life. Obesity onset between 17-29 years old was linked to a 70% higher risk of premature death, with type 2 diabetes as the leading cause of death associated with early-onset obesity.