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USA

2023.11.03

Black Americans from well-educated families continue to face educational barriers

While racial disparities in education have narrowed in the US, African American individuals from well-educated backgrounds still find it especially difficult to attain the same high level of education as their parents.

Pregnancy

2023.11.02

Increased risk of stillbirth following infection with covid-19

A large-scale Nordic study reveals that women infected with covid-19 during pregnancy had increased risk of stillbirth. The risk was highest among women infected with the delta variant.

chemistry

2023.11.01

Major EU grant will make metal alloys the catalysts of the future

New international research collaboration to trailblaze the next generation of catalysts – a prerequisite for the renewable chemicals and fuels of the future. The researchers hope to accomplish this with a new data-drive…

Data Science

2023.10.26

The blind use of AI in healthcare can lead to invisible discrimination

Artificial intelligence can help healthcare systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is demonstrated by a research collaboration between the University of Copenhagen,…

Activism

2023.10.25

Wokewashing undermines the credibility of CEO sociopolitical communications

CEOs are increasingly participating in sociopolitical debates. However, their efforts can be ineffective, or even backfire, if consumers view the statements as unauthentic, according to a new international study.

attention economy

2023.10.25

Your phone gives your mind what it likes the most: endless possibilities for novelty

It is not vast amounts of online information that makes it difficult for you to stay focused. It is rather the easily accessible possibilities for novelty and action built into digital technology that your mind cannot…

Running

2023.10.25

Great news for runners: Improve performance while easing up on sprints

10-20-30 interval training is an effective way to improve running performance and overall health. A new study from the University of Copenhagen demonstrates that this kind of training is just as effective for improving…

Trees

2023.10.25

New study finds hidden trees across Europe: A billion tons of biomass is overlooked today

Through satellite imaging a new AI driven mapping of biomass and CO2 storage from the University of Copenhagen shows that a huge number of trees are overlooked in Europe’s urban, rural, and agricultural areas. Across…

sustainability

2023.10.25

New study: Pig welfare outweighs climate concerns for consumers

Consumers would rather pay more for higher-welfare pork than for pork with a reduced climate footprint. Politicians and the pork industry can learn from the result, according to the researchers behind the University of…

Arbejdsmarked

2023.10.24

Strong AI skills significantly raise salaries

Nyt studie kortlægger værdien af 962 konkrete færdigheder og viser, at særligt viden om kunstig intelligens (AI) i dag står i høj kurs. I gennemsnit øger AI-kompetencer aflønningen med 21 procent.

University Board

2023.10.24

Two reappointments and two new University Board members

Merete Eldrup will continue as chair of the University Board with Jan S. Hesthaven to continue as an external member. Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen and Ulla Tofte are joining the Board as new external members.

Fungi

2023.10.23

Fungal evolution discovered: Mycena can now invade living hosts

Biologists have long known mushrooms of the genus Mycena, commonly known as bonnet mushrooms, as fungi that live off of dead trees and plants. New research from the University of Copenhagen demonstrates that bonnets can…

FOOD

2023.10.19

Pinpointing the emergence of muddy flavors in your fish

Many people have experienced a muddy off-flavor in farmed fish. While the aquaculture industry has known about the problem for 20 years, it continues to impact the consumption of otherwise healthy and potentially…

Immune system

2023.10.18

For prematurely born infants, cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother´s own milk

When infants are born too early, the mother often does not have enough of her own milk. But such infants urgently need the right nourishment. Two novel studies show that cow colostrum can be used as a supplement instead…

eating habits

2023.10.16

Link between seasons and eating habits

The number of hours of light exposure we experience affects how we eat and how we burn energy. This may help us understand the link between seasons and metabolism.

AI

2023.10.13

The increasing carbon footprint of AI is a challenge. Here is what we can do about it

Smart AI solutions have plenty of advantages, but they do not come free of cost for the environment. Luckily, t is possible to adjust the resource consumption of AI methods and make them more climate-friendly.

The brain

2023.10.05

Researchers find a cause of Parkinson’s disease

A significant breakthrough sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of Parkinson's disease, offering the potential for innovative treatments in the future.

Plant food

2023.10.04

Ancient technology turns plant-based cheese into 'something we want to eat'

To produce plant-based cheeses that feel and taste like dairy cheese, scientists have their sights set on fermentation. In a new research result, University of Copenhagen scientists demonstrate the potential of…

Communication

2023.10.03

The University Library in Fiolstræde opens to the public

Not as a library or a museum – but as a doorway to the past, present and future of the University of Copenhagen.

Obesity

2023.09.29

Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

Since 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But what started this, and what is driving it? Professor Emeritus Thorkild I. A. Sørensen…

Quantum research

2023.09.28

DKK 10 million for new quantum businesses

The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) invests venture capital to pave the way for new quantum businesses. This will provide better opportunities for the University’s researchers to start their own businesses.

exercise

2023.09.27

The more we exercise, the longer we lounge around

The more we engage in structured exercise training, the more we tend to cut back on daily non-exercise physical activities like riding a bike to work instead of driving, or taking the stairs instead of hopping on an…

JOB INJURY

2023.09.27

Higher education boosts earnings and mental well-being after job injuries

Society gains financially by retraining people who have been injured in accidents. This is the conclusion of economists from Copenhagen and Chicago in a new study.

Start-ups

2023.09.27

University of Copenhagen opens the doors for entrepreneurship

All students and staff at the University of Copenhagen can now get access to excellent entrepreneurship training and support. Together with one of Denmark's leading start-up accelerators, Accelerace, the University hope…

THE BRAIN

2023.09.22

Jellyfish are smarter than you think

Jellyfish are more advanced than once thought. A new study from the University of Copenhagen has demonstrated that Caribbean box jellyfish can learn at a much more complex level than ever imagined – despite only having…

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.

The brain

2023.09.06

Activity is important for your brain – and for the prevention of Alzheimer's

Exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are some of the ways in which we can keep our blood vessels flexible, enabling them to retain the ability to pump blood around the body. This is not only important for the…