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Researchers on the verge of solving Mexican mystery

Christophe Helmke and Magnus Pharao Hansen have taken the first steps toward solving a major archaeological mystery surrounding the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan. Until now, the language of Teotihuacan has been…

Researchers revive yoghurt made from... ants

An old traditional recipe for yoghurt made from ants has been recreated by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. In a new study, they show how ants and the bacteria that live on them can transform milk into…

Experts: Climate policy must be tailored to each individual country

Researchers have asked over 400 international experts which climate policies work best. There is no single solution that everyone agrees on – except for border carbon adjustment on trade between countries, which a…

New method enables researchers to investigate the cause of heart diseases

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed a groundbreaking method that allows for the analysis of thousands of proteins in heart tissue.

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Cancer patients experience fewer complications with help from artificial intelligence

Patients who have undergone surgery for colorectal cancer experience fewer serious complications and fewer readmissions when an AI tool supports treatment decisions.

Personal stories change perceptions of discrimination

How can we get the majority to recognise the discrimination experienced by minorities? A new study examines this question. The results show that both cold facts and warm stories can change perceptions – but in different…

Danes have little cash – and it persists

Although the average cash holdings (bank deposits) have increased in Denmark since 1996, almost half of the population still only has cash equivalent to one or two months of income. This is not just a temporary…

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

New AI Model Can Predict Diseases 20 Years Ahead

By developing a new AI model, researchers prove able to forecast diseases decades before they occur, according to a new study involving scientists from the University of Copenhagen. The research holds particular promise…

Exercising in nature is superior to exercising in the city or at the gym

Exercising in green surroundings improves mood, reduces stress levels, and improves heart rate compared to exercising in the city or indoors. This is shown by new research from the University of Copenhagen. The study…

Colossal collisions in space send shockwaves through the universe: Gravitational waves break records with new observations

Gravitational waves shake the very fabric of the universe when black holes collide. Today we measure these events and use them to understand the cosmos. Now University of Copenhagen researchers and their international…

Team Sports lower blood pressure and improve function in patients with chronic diseases

New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that team sports are a highly effective and potentially life-extending form of exercise for patients with high blood pressure and COPD. Even after a relatively short…

Stored for 130 years: Bottles reveal evidence of Danish butter production and hygiene practices of the past

Two forgotten bottles in a basement in Frederiksberg containing bacterial cultures from the 1890s have provided researchers at the University of Copenhagen with unique insight into Denmark's butter production history.…

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