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Archeology

2021.09.16

Researchers find conclusive evidence: A large Stone Age settlement is buried in Svanemøllen Harbour

Four pieces of worked flint have been retrieved from the seabed off Copenhagen’s Svanemøllen Harbour, thus confirming the hypothesis of UCPH researchers that a many thousands of years old Stone Age settlement is hiding…

Astrophysics

2021.09.13

Astronomers spot the same supernova three times — and predict a fourth sighting in 16 years

The enormous gravitation of a cluster of galaxies warps space to the extent that light from distant galaxies is deflected and brought to us from multiple directions. This effect has enabled astronomers from the…

Biology

2021.09.09

Fruit fly metabolism could pave the way for new obesity and diabetes drugs

The inner workings of fruit flies are more similar to those of humans than one might think. Now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered a hormone in these flies that can help us better understand…

RESEARCH SHOWS

2021.09.08

Post Afghanistan: New international law challenges for the Armed Forces in a changed conflict picture

The situation we see in Afghanistan at the moment will make Western states less inclined to send troops on international missions.

TERRORISM

2021.09.06

From VHS tapes to YouTube: Terrorist recruitment since 9/11

Developments in technology have been profound since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. The growth of social media has facilitated the recruitment of members to extremist groups,…

9/11

2021.09.03

No strategy behind Danish war effort in Afghanistan – we followed USA

When Denmark decided to participate in the war in Afghanistan just three months after the terrorist attacks 11 September 2001, it was an act of solidarity with the United States. The efforts were not part of a long-term…

COUNTER-TERRORISM LEGISLATION

2021.09.03

Podcast: How terror overturned our legislation

Before 11 September 2001, the Danish counter-terror legislation consisted of a so-called corps ban, which was introduced in the 1930s, prohibiting different political groupings from appearing in uniforms. Apart from thi…

MASS SURVEILLANCE

2021.09.03

The unlawful law: Mass surveillance of the Danish people

Since 2006 Denmark has, as part of our fight against terrorism, saved many thousand billion pieces of data about the Danes' communication. But nobody knows if this has any effect, and the European Court of Justice has…

COUNTER-TERRORISM LEGISLATION

2021.09.03

Denmark's counter-terrorism act is not Danish at all – and that is a bit of a problem

Denmark's comprehensive counter-terrorism legislation is very much copy-pasted from international law. This means vague and imprecise legal texts, but maybe it didn't have to be this way?

PROTEINS AND AI

2021.08.31

Using artificial intelligence to fingerprint suspicious proteins

An artificial intelligence tool created by researchers at the University of Copenhagen can quickly and accurately identify suspicious or particularly 'talented' proteins in our bodies based upon their movements alone.…

STUDY START

2021.08.30

Welcome week rituals signal cultural expectations to new students

Activities during induction week signal cultural and social expectations to new students, according to a study of the welcome weeks at three UCPH programmes. “Between the lines” messages to the incoming students ought t…

Man & Nature

2021.08.30

This is how much Danes are willing to pay to protect nature and prevent noise from motorways

Danes are quite willing to pay to prevent noise pollution, protect unique natural areas and avoid animal collisions when it comes to the construction of new motorways. This is the conclusion of a new report by…

Arctic

2021.08.27

Arctic expedition discovers the most northerly island on Earth

On an expedition to northern Greenland that included researchers from the University of Copenhagen, the group unexpectedly discovered an island that turns out to be the most northerly island on Earth. In principle, the…

Pets

2021.08.20

Danes favor canines over felines

Dogs beat out cats as the pet of preference in Denmark. This is true when looking at proportions of dog and cat owning families compared to 20 years ago, as well as in terms of how important these pets are to their…

GEOLOGY

2021.08.13

Researchers use diamonds to comprehend the foundation of Earth’s continents: "Without it, humankind wouldn’t exist"

Deep beneath Earth’s crust lies a rocky upper mantle that stabilizes the planet’s continents and is among the primary reasons for the existence of life on Earth. In a new study, researchers from the University of…

TECHNOLOGY

2021.08.05

In future pandemics, you can hug your friends through your computer

In a new and innovative research project, researchers from the University of Copenhagen, among others, will develop a technology that provides us the experience of being hugged and caressed while communicating remotely.

Fertility

2021.08.05

Researchers identify new genes linked to longer reproductive lifespan in women

Scientists have identified nearly 300 gene variations that influence reproductive lifespan in women.

Doping

2021.07.23

Dried blood can detect doping: Now approved, the method may be tested at the Tokyo Olympics

In collaboration with Anti-Doping Denmark and the Norwegian Doping Control Laboratory, University of Copenhagen researchers have developed a method that, using blood droplets, can easily and effectively detect athletes…

Doping

2021.07.23

From cocaine to EPO to steroids: wide differences among doping substances used by cheaters

Doping substances are many and have evolved from the rawest stimulants and narcotics used in the 1960s, to the more refined substances that we are familiar with today, such as EPO and steroids. But, do you know which…

Limits

2021.07.22

Endurance sport can push the body to its limits

For sporting events such as the Olympic Games, top athletes can push their bodies a lot. In fact, in the case of endurance sport, the body undergoes medical conditions normally associated with health injury, says UCPH…

Performance

2021.07.22

Is high performance sport even healthy: What does the research tell us?

The extreme athletic feats that we see in the Olympic Games are truly impressive. However, based on current research, it is difficult to find an unequivocal answer to exactly how healthy high performance sport is, says…

Natural History

2021.07.15

Dinosaurs lived in a warmer and more dynamic climate than previously thought

Global climate during the late Cretaceous Period, an era when dinosaurs ruled the planet, was warmer and more varied than previously believed according to a new study by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and…

Research

2021.07.13

More complex than we thought: The body’s reaction to contact allergens

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have outlined an entire new subgroup of allergic reactions which explains early skin reactions in contact allergy.

CLIMATE

2021.07.12

Researchers: Let crop residues rot in the field – it’s a climate win

Plant material that lies to rot in soil isn’t just valuable as compost. In fact, agricultural crop residue plays a crucial role in sequestering carbon, which is vital for reducing global CO2 emissions. This, according t…

OLYMPICS

2021.07.09

Tokyo 2020: from euphoria to deep worry

There was great joy and honour when the Japanese capital Tokyo was selected as host of the 2020 Olympics. Now they would show that Japan was back on the world stage again after the economic crisis in the 1990s.

overview

2021.07.09

Olympics in 60 seconds: From Greek myth to modern-day mega-event

The Olympic Games began in ancient Greece in honour of the gods. In addition to an abundance of sports, the Olympics of today are money, politics and propaganda.

under pressure

2021.07.09

The Weight of an Olympic Medal

It can have negative consequences for the individual athlete when we focus more on the performance than the person behind. Because what happens when the moment the athlete has based his or her identity on is over?

Kost og Motion

2021.07.09

In principal, some Olympians can indulge in junk food for breakfast and still perform

OL-buffeten bugner hver dag af lækkerier, men hvorvidt atleterne kan spise løs eller nøje må udvælge deres kost, afhænger fuldstændigt af, hvilken sportsgren, de konkurrerer i. Læs med, når KU-forsker Lars Nybo giver di…

sustainable crops

2021.07.09

Danish researchers find a way to make faba beans safe for all to eat

Consuming large amounts of faba beans can be dangerous for about 400 million people due to a compound called vicine, which accumulates in the beans. This limits their potential as a widespread, sustainable source of…

Protein mapping

2021.07.08

Old dog poop provides insight into one of Alaska's indigenous peoples and their relationship to the dog

For the first time, researchers have succeeded in mapping the proteins in an old, frozen poop. The samples of dog poop are hundreds of years old and stem from sledge dogs at a settlement belonging to one of Alaska's…