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Biology
2021.04.19
Beetles that pee themselves to death could be tomorrow’s pest control
Various beetle species have gobbled through grain stores and weakened food production worldwide since ancient times. Now, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a better way of targeting and…
The nervous system
2021.04.16
Tiny fruit flies give researchers new insights into the ‘highway of the nerve cells’
In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have gained new insights into how signal molecules are transported in some of the longest cells in the nervous system.
FARMING
2021.04.16
New invention can reduce agricultural pesticide use: Distinguishes harmful insects from helpful ones
A researcher from the University of Copenhagen has developed an algorithm that, in tandem with a sensor, makes it possible to distinguish crop-harming insects from helpful ones that pollinate and contribute to plant…
CLIMATE
2021.04.15
Researchers examine which trees are movable when climate change evicts them from their original habitats
University of Copenhagen researchers have studied more than 100 oak trees from a variety of countries and their ability to adapt to the Danish climate. Their results reveal that oak species from North America, Korea and…
archaeology
2021.04.14
Ancient DNA hints at diverse Stone Age traditions of kinship
An international team of researchers have used ancient genomes, 22 new genomes from Aşıklı Höyük and Çatalhöyük, a UNESCO site, as well as published ones from Boncuklu Höyük and Barcın to study people whose burials are…
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 subsidies 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…