Sea Levels 2025.07.03 Old aerial photos give scientists a new tool to predict sea level rise Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have gained unique insight into the mechanisms behind the collapse of Antarctic ice shelves, which are crucial for sea level rise in the Northern Hemisphere. The discovery o…
zoonotic diseases 2025.06.30 Dangerous Variant of Salmonella Still Not Eradicated The infectious and multi-resistant cattle disease Salmonella Dublin can be fatal to both humans and animals and causes significant losses for farmers. Although Denmark has attempted to eradicate the disease since 2008,…
ADHD 2025.06.30 Researchers find serious flaws in trials with adult ADHD patients Millions of adults around the world are diagnosed with ADHD every year, and there is a great need for research in the field. However, much clinical research on adult ADHD suffers from serious methodological shortcomings…
insects 2025.06.27 Here are the flowers that both bees and humans like best Botanists from the University of Copenhagen and the UK set out to find the best flower combinations for bees and hoverflies. The results make it easier for garden owners and municipalities, among others, to plant the…
Politics 2025.06.27 When politicians gain power, their language becomes garbled New research shows that politicians speak less intelligibly when in government – losing voters can be the consequence.
Digital habits 2025.06.26 Screen time: Passive and solitary use makes us most dissatisfied What lies behind our dissatisfaction with our screen use – and why does the dissatisfaction rarely lead to action? A new Danish study sheds light on this.
mental health 2025.06.25 Mental health problems may spill over in mother groups In mother groups, mental health challenges can spread among new parents. New research from the University of Copenhagen and VIVE shows that the risk of experiencing postnatal reactions, such as depression, increases if…
Parenthood 2025.06.25 How first-time parents experience the first year with their baby Most first-time parents in Denmark feel competent and experience low levels of parental stress during their child's first year of life. However, new research shows that some groups find it significantly more difficult –…
Protein research 2025.06.25 New Danish research centre to make designed proteins with vast potential Designed proteins are anticipated to have groundbreaking impact on a range of issues from treating disease to tackling environmental problems. With a DKK 700 million grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation and headed by…
Groceries 2025.06.24 Good deals - bad for the climate: Supermarket volume discounts lead to food waste A new study reveals an unfortunate effect of supermarkets' popular “2 for 1” offers: Not only do they make us buy more, these offers also lead to food waste at home.
Economy 2025.06.23 Economists: Long-term investments can become more equitable Two economists have developed a new way of looking at equity between later and earlier generations in the long-term investments we make as a society in areas such as climate change. The new theoretical framework could…
Vaccine: 2025.06.20 Vaccine disguised as a virus tricks the body into stronger immunity During the COVID-19 pandemic, it wasn’t just face masks that became part of everyday conversation - so did a new vaccine technology: the mRNA vaccine. As the first of its kind, the COVID-19 vaccine was developed using…
Cancer: 2025.06.18 More women can now get answers about their hereditary risk of breast and ovarian cancer due to new genetic method A new gene-editing method enables researchers to more easily determine whether a patient has inherited an increased risk of developing cancer—before any symptoms appear. Researchers at Rigshospitalet have tested the…
Technology 2025.06.17 New research warns of digital dependency in primary schools Danish primary schools have become dependent on Google technologies. This threatens privacy, democracy, and educational autonomy, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen.
Psychology 2025.06.13 “Dark” personality thrives in societies with corruption and inequality A new global study shows that people in societies characterized by corruption, inequality, poverty, and violence are more likely to develop aversive, “dark” personality characteristics such as selfishness or…
Psychology 2025.06.13 New model explains violent extremism Jihadists and extremists on the far right may have something in common. Researchers have developed a model consisting of social and psychological factors that explain how violent extremism arises.
CLIMATE 2025.06.04 Climate crisis pressures the ‘Arctic giant’: Habitats risk disappearing completely Climate change poses a serious threat to the habitats of the bowhead whale, which may shrink by up to 75 percent by the end of the century.
New prorector 2025.05.28 New Prorector: UCPH will be even more innovative, value-creating and internationally leading On 1 July, Professor Eva Hoffmann from the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine joins the University's senior management.
DIABETES 2025.05.28 Newly discovered ‘molecular fingerprints’ could transform diabetes treatment and diagnosis Unprecedented insights into insulin resistance could pave the way for better treatments and earlier detection of type 2 diabetes.
agriculture 2025.05.22 Ox-eye daisy, bellis and yarrow: Flower strips with at least two sown species provide 70 percent more natural enemies of pests Planting flower strips in a field with at least two species can increase the number of natural enemies of pests by 70 percent. The more flower species, the better the effect, according to a new meta-analysis from the…
biotech 2025.05.19 Scientific breakthrough: We can now halve the price of costly cancer drug The demand for the widely used cancer drug Taxol is increasing, but it’s difficult and expensive to produce because it hasn’t been possible to do it biosynthetically. Until now, that is. Researchers from the University…
GENETICS 2025.05.09 Researchers map 7,000-year-old genetic mutation that protects against HIV Modern HIV medicine is based on a common genetic mutation. Now, researchers have traced where and when the mutation arose.
endangered species 2025.05.05 Saving the Asian Unicorn – If It Still Exists The saola, an antelope-like bovine, is one of the world’s rarest and most endangered mammals. In fact, it hasn’t been observed in over 10 years. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with…
media studies 2025.05.05 Streaming culture creates new digital communities for film fans In a new book, media researcher Helle Kannik Haastrup explores how TV series and films can both challenge our view of the world and engage us in online communities. The book challenges prejudices about popular culture's…
Ancient DNA: 2025.05.05 Eske Willerslev and team link Native American community to their ancestors through ancient DNA Researchers help the Native American Picuris Pueblo people uncovering their history using ancient DNA. Their research connects the Picuris Pueblo not only to their ancestors but also to the UNESCO World Heritage site of…
Bacteria 2025.04.28 Bacteria Use Ancient War Trick to Outsmart Viruses – and It Could Help Us Fight Superbugs Scientists have discovered a new type of immune defense in E. coli bacteria that turns viral infection machinery against the virus itself. Named after the Chinese military strategist Kongming—who famously used enemy…
STEM CELLS 2025.04.25 Researchers create ‘super stem cells’, seeing potential for improved fertility treatment The ‘super stem cells’ perform better than regular stem cells, being able to develop into many different cell types, researchers from the University of Copenhagen find.
Proteomics 2025.04.23 New research reveals how cancer drugs impact cells at the molecular level A University of Copenhagen study uncovers intricate details about protein function at the molecular level. The discovery could transform disease diagnostics and treatment.
Crop farming 2025.04.09 Ancient grain has huge climate potential and could play a key role in Europe’s future Sorghum is one of the world’s oldest grains and possesses many traits that can benefit food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity. However, the mechanisms behind these traits have long remained a mystery to…
Psychology 2025.04.04 Why do we doubt our own abilities when we are good at something? A new study from the University of Copenhagen and University College London has unraveled why some people feel insecure in their abilities – even when they are actually good at what they do.