Linköping University

Henrik Pedersen researches the chemistry behind our modern, connected society. With a strong passion for increasing public understanding of why research matters, he is happy to leave his lab to meet both primary school students and TV viewers and explain difficult-to-grasp processes.

“We need to demystify the scientist. People often think that if you’re a professor, you’re some oldish, half-crazy person who can’t be among people. This could be quite dangerous and create a distance to the research world. So it’s fun to get out there and show people that I’m a scientist and an ordinary person – with a very exciting job.”

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Playing a little extra with your dog improves the emotional bond between owner and dog, according to a new study from Linköping University. However, training did not give the same results. The study is relevant for all dog owners, whether they have young or adult dogs.

“Today, many dogs change homes in the middle of their lives. With rescue dogs, you don’t have the advantage of growing up with your dog. This means that you miss the so-called socialisation window early in your puppy’s life, which is important for relationship building. And then play can be a very good way to build a new good relationship even with adult dogs,” says Lina Roth, senior associate professor of ethology at LiU.

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