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Parasites

2023.09.18

Brain-altering parasite turns ants into zombies at dawn and dusk

It takes over the brains of ants, causing them to cling to the tops of blades of grass where they can be eaten by cattle and deer. The common liver fluke has an exceptional life cycle as it moves through snails, ants an…

New species

2023.09.13

Disguised as tree bark and another species: Newly discovered gecko is a master of disguise

An international team of scientific researchers, among them a University of Copenhagen herpetologist, has discovered a new gecko species in Madagascar that resembles tree bark during the day and had been mistaken for a…

Krigstraumer

2023.09.08

Ukrainian refugees in Denmark struggle with symptoms of post-traumatic stress

Den første brede undersøgelse af ukrainske flygtninges liv i Danmark viser, at næsten hver tredje viser tegn på posttraumatisk stress, PTSD. Men samtidig er der bred tillid til det danske samfund.

PARENTAL LEAVE

2023.09.07

Shorter parental leave can weaken children's well-being and development

A new study from Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality at the University of Copenhagen shows that Danish children’s well-being is improved when their parents take longer parental leave.

Drought

2023.09.04

Not long ago we had extreme climate conditions in the tropical Pacific for over 200 years

A wave of extreme weather washes over the world. Not long ago we had similar extreme climatic conditions for over 200 years, a new study indicates. This insight may help us prepare us for the global warming under way.

Biodiversity

2023.09.02

Three out of four populations of rare butterflies have been lost

In just 26 years, the distribution of rare butterflies has plummeted by 72% in Eastern Denmark. Several species are threatened with extinction, yet the conservation actions aiming to safeguard species have proved…

Collaboration

2023.08.31

Launch of new Danish-Swedish research center on European studies

The research centre aims to explore the last centuries’ political, cultural, and intellectual transformation of Europe as well Europe’s relations with other regions in the world. CEMES will actively coordinate and…

Spinout

2023.08.30

Novo Nordisk buys CBMR biotech spinout to acquire their novel approach for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes

Researchers from University of Copenhagen discovered a target that suppresses hunger, stimulates calorie burning and increases insulin sensitivity. The spinout Embark Biotech has now been acquired by Novo Nordisk

GENDER BIAS

2023.08.25

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Recent news

Brain-altering parasite turns ants into zombies at dawn and dusk

Disguised as tree bark and another species: Newly discovered gecko is a master of disguise

Ukrainian refugees in Denmark struggle with symptoms of post-traumatic stress

Shorter parental leave can weaken children's well-being and development

Not long ago we had extreme climate conditions in the tropical Pacific for over 200 years

Three out of four populations of rare butterflies have been lost

Launch of new Danish-Swedish research center on European studies

Novo Nordisk buys CBMR biotech spinout to acquire their novel approach for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes

Are male students more talented?

Philosopher: Mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations

Surprisingly large network of proteins are responsible for the heartbeat

Copenhagen’s safest bets for a dry weather bike ride

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