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FOOD HABITS

2022.11.25

Almost every other Dane is trying to cut back on meat

New sociological research shows that almost half of the Danish population is trying to reduce their meat consumption.

THE CLIMATE RESEARCHERS

2022.11.24

Psychology professor: Experiences in Virtual Reality can motivate us to climate action

Most people see the need for a green transition, but our actions do not always follow suit, says professor in psychology Guido Makransky.

The brain

2022.11.23

"I'll pay later!" – People promise the stars and moon to charities, but donations remain unsent

More than half of charitable giving via payment apps is "forgotten" as soon as a fundraiser leaves according to a new University of Copenhagen study. On the other hand, digital solutions make it easier to donate more…

COMPETITION

2022.11.03

Economist wants to end the alphabet's power over pharmaceuticals

When your doctor prescribes medicine for you, the name of the pharmaceutical company plays a critical role, new study from the Department of Economic shows.

agriculture

2022.11.02

Now we know how plants steer clear of salt

To avoid salt in soil, plants can change their root direction and grow away from saline areas. University of Copenhagen researchers helped find out what makes this possible. The discovery changes our understanding of ho…

2022 Elections

2022.10.28

Female politicians disadvantaged by online prejudices and stereotypes

In Reddit comments, female politicians are more likely to be referred to by their first names, and with a less professional focus, than their male counterparts. This a new study from the University of Copenhagen finds.…

CRISPR

2022.10.28

Breakthrough in CRISPR research may lead to more effective and safer gene editing

CRISPR has great potential within disease control due to its ability to modify our DNA. New research can prevent situations where CRISPR edits the wrong genes.

FOOD

2022.10.28

Is the future of whipped cream fat-free and made of bacteria and beer waste?

Bacteria-based whipped cream could be the future. Food researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a fat-free prototype of the much-beloved substance built using bacteria instead of milk fat – in both…

POLITICAL VIOLENCE

2022.10.25

Republican Party lost core supporters after the attack on Capitol

Danish research shows that the attack on the US Congress building in January 2021 caused even loyal party members to distance themselves from their party.

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THEME: Green research and green solutions

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Recent news

Almost every other Dane is trying to cut back on meat

Psychology professor: Experiences in Virtual Reality can motivate us to climate action

Major discovery about mammalian brains surprises researchers

Chemists to capture atmospheric methane with sugar

Arctic vegetation has a major impact on warming

"I'll pay later!" – People promise the stars and moon to charities, but donations remain unsent

Economist wants to end the alphabet's power over pharmaceuticals

Now we know how plants steer clear of salt

Female politicians disadvantaged by online prejudices and stereotypes

Breakthrough in CRISPR research may lead to more effective and safer gene editing

Is the future of whipped cream fat-free and made of bacteria and beer waste?

Republican Party lost core supporters after the attack on Capitol

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