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Geografi 2021.04.12 Thawing permafrost cools Arctic currents: This might affect fish stocks A new study by a University of Copenhagen researcher finds that thawing permafrost in Alaska causes colder water in smaller rivers and streams. This surprising consequence of climate change could affect the survival of…
Food and economics 2021.04.08 Brexit will have less financial impact on Danish seafood industry and employment than feared New calculations from the University of Copenhagen demonstrate that Britain's adieu to the EU will have less of an impact on the Danish seafood industry and wholesale trade than feared. At worst, Brexit could lead to a…
PSYCHOLOGY 2021.04.07 Our personality traits explain how we perceive and react to COVID-19 Both Danes and Germans with prosocial personality traits are more likely to follow health recommendations, while people with traits that make them more susceptible to negative emotions are more likely to see COVID-19 as…
Artificial intelligence 2021.04.07 Leading American researcher and DKK 350 million will take Danish artificial intelligence research to new heights A new pioneer centre for artificial intelligence research is expected to open in Copenhagen at the end of 2021. Headed by world-leading American AI researcher, Serge Belongie, and with a good DKK 350 million to back it…
rewilding 2021.04.06 Letting nature manage itself may lead to the least costs - but EU ubsidies remain an obstacle Nature management through rewilding can be significantly more cost-effective than by traditional conservation measures. However, EU agricultural subsidies distort competition. This is the conclusion of an economic…
The Universe 2021.03.31 New study sews doubt about the composition of 70 percent of our universe Researchers the world over have long believed that 70 percent of the universe is composed of dark energy, a substance that makes it possible for the universe to expand at an ever-increasing rate. But in a new study,…
carbon footprint 2021.03.29 Climate labeling reduces our CO2 footprint Climate labels informing us of a meat product’s carbon footprint cause many people to opt for climate-friendlier alternatives. This applies to people who are curious about a product’s carbon footprint, as well as to…
Health 2021.03.25 We need to rethink the healthcare sector The conference on chronic conditions at the UCPH revealed a growing interest in the everyday lives of chronic patients. The job is now to make improved quality of life a matter of priority, says Ayo Wahlberg, one of the…
FORESTS 2021.03.25 New documentation: Old-growth forest carbon sinks overestimated The claim that old-growth forests play a significant role in climate mitigation, based upon the argument that even the oldest forests keep sucking CO2 out of the atmosphere, is being refuted by researchers at the…
Essential tremor 2021.03.18 Medical cannabis can reduce essential tremor by turning on overlooked cells in the central nervous system Medical cannabis can reduce essential tremor in mice. By injecting a specific synthetic cannabinoid into the spinal cord of mice suffering from essential tremor, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have shown…
CLIMATE 2021.03.16 Researchers discover intact plant fossils beneath Greenland’s ice sheet for the first time For the first time ever, researchers have found fossils under Greenland's ice sheet that are so large and well preserved that they can be seen with the naked eye. The fossils reveal several million years of details abou…
AGRICULTURE 2021.03.15 LITTLE NINJA protein helps crops grow more side shoots A tiny, newly discovered protein can regulate how tall grass species like wheat, barley and rice become and how many side shoots they produce. University of Copenhagen researchers have identified the microProtein LITTLE…