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…
Drought 2023.09.04 Not long ago we had extreme climate conditions in the tropical Pacific for over 200 years A wave of extreme weather washes over the world. Not long ago we had similar extreme climatic conditions for over 200 years, a new study indicates. This insight may help us prepare us for the global warming under way.
Biodiversity 2023.09.02 Three out of four populations of rare butterflies have been lost In just 26 years, the distribution of rare butterflies has plummeted by 72% in Eastern Denmark. Several species are threatened with extinction, yet the conservation actions aiming to safeguard species have proved…
Collaboration 2023.08.31 Launch of new Danish-Swedish research center on European studies The research centre aims to explore the last centuries’ political, cultural, and intellectual transformation of Europe as well Europe’s relations with other regions in the world. CEMES will actively coordinate and…
Spinout 2023.08.30 Novo Nordisk buys CBMR biotech spinout to acquire their novel approach for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes Researchers from University of Copenhagen discovered a target that suppresses hunger, stimulates calorie burning and increases insulin sensitivity. The spinout Embark Biotech has now been acquired by Novo Nordisk
GENDER BIAS 2023.08.25 Are male students more talented? In the sciences, talented students are perceived as those who ask quirky questions and are confident and playful. But is the deck stacked in such a way that those who are already privileged win? Men are the ones who mos…
The brain 2023.08.24 New brain cells can replace diseased and aged cells. That may help people with severe brain diseases Diseases such as Huntington's disease, ALS, and schizophrenia, are debilitating and difficult to treat. Now, research suggests that the diseased brain cells can be replaced with new ones, offering hope for effective…
mindfulness 2023.08.17 Philosopher: Mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations Mindfulness is one of the most widespread forms of therapy for people suffering from stress, and many report that they benefit greatly from it. However, the philosophical assumptions on which mindfulness is based are…
The heart 2023.08.16 Surprisingly large network of proteins are responsible for the heartbeat The first mapping of the heart's crucial ion channels reveals a surprisingly extensive network of proteins. This understanding is the first step towards more precise treatment for patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
weather 2023.08.16 Copenhagen’s safest bets for a dry weather bike ride You have a 25% greater risk of cycling in the rain if you live in Hellerup than if saddling up in Ishøj. Two researchers from the University of Copenhagen and DTU took a closer look at where and when it rains most in an…
Animals 2023.08.14 Denmark is crawling with the world's most resilient creature They’re found on Mount Everest, in the deep seas, aboard the International Space Station and thousands of them have even crash landed and been spilled onto the moon. The microscopic water bear has a nearly unfathomable…
Intervention 2023.08.10 Puff bars: New project will take the steam out of illegal online selling With funding from TrygFonden, sociologists will map the illegal sale of disposable e-cigarettes, the so-called puff bars, and develop new interventions targeting the illicit online market.
sustainability 2023.08.04 Hartshorn salt and “baking” solves a serious environmental problem Polyester is the second most used textile in the world and an environmental menace, especially because most of it never gets recycled. The fabric, a blend of plastic and cotton, has been difficult for the industry to…
Cells 2023.08.02 New understanding of the body’s cells: Synchronise like pendulum clocks Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered that old grandfather clocks and human cells have a central thing in common: They move in synchronisation. This strengthens the performance of our cells and…
Greenland ice sheet 2023.07.31 Pay dirt for ice core scientists in East Greenland as they reach bedrock An international research collaboration (EGRIP) headed by ice core scientists from the University of Copenhagen has attained their goal of drilling to the bottom of the ice sheet. It marks the first time that this has…
Ocean Currents 2023.07.25 Gloomy climate calculation: Scientists predict a collapse of the Atlantic ocean current to happen mid-century Important ocean current that redistribute heat, cold and precipitation between the tropics and the northernmost parts of the Atlantic region will shut down around the year 2060 if current greenhouse gas emissions…
The brain 2023.07.15 Nerve cells in the brain can halt all movement – even breathing A group of nerve cells in the brain has the remarkable ability to completely stop all forms of movement, a new mouse study shows. The discovery provides valuable insight into how the nervous system can control our…
Quantum Tech 2023.07.12 Extreme measuring device can bring quantum technology to your smartphone University of Copenhagen researchers have invented a “quantum drum” that can measure pressure, a gas leak, heat, magnetism and a host of other things with extreme precision. It can even scan the shape of a single virus.…
artificial intelligence 2023.07.10 ChatGPT promotes American norms and values ChatGPT, the revolutionary new AI chatbot, reflects American norms and values – even when queried about other countries and cultures. The mismatch has been demonstrated in research from the University of Copenhagen. The…
Whales 2023.07.06 Number cruncher calculates whether whales are acting weirdly We humans can be a scary acquaintance for whales in the wild. This includes marine biologists tagging them with measuring devices to understand them better. These experiences can make whales behave erratically for a…
COGNITION 2023.07.03 Infants are not egocentric: Trust other people's attention more than their own Babies rely on other people to look after them. New research from the Department of Psychology shows that eight-month-old infants also rely more on other people’s attention than on their own observations.
CLIMATE 2023.06.29 Researchers on UN Maritime Organization: "At the moment, it’s working against its own green transition" The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) is actively contributing to the shipping industry being far off course from ever reaching its climate goals. In large part, this is because the organization lacks…
Integration 2023.06.27 Paradox: Well-integrated immigrants report more discrimination Immigrants and their descendants are more likely to report experiences of discrimination if they are well-educated and socially well-integrated. A new international meta-study confirms the so-called integration paradox.
Earth 2023.06.22 Earth was created faster than we thought. This makes the chance of other habitable planets in the Universe more likely Over the past decades, researchers thought Earth was created over a period of more than 100 million years. However, a new study from UCPH suggests that the creation of Earth was much more rapid, and that water and other…
New vice-dean 2023.06.22 Universities must stand out as unique physical meeting places Education will be disrupted over the next ten years, placing great demands on university degree programmes, says Professor Andreas de Neergaard, who, from 1 September 2023, is the new Associate Dean for Education at…
Names 2023.06.22 New vice-dean at University of Copenhagen SCIENCE Professor Jesper Wengel is a high-profile researcher, inventor and business owner. From 1 September 2023, he will also be the new Vice-Dean for Innovation and External Relations at SCIENCE – the University of…
Global Health 2023.06.20 Researchers reverse stunting in children, challenging WHO recommendations At present the WHO does not recommend nutrient supplements for children with stunted growth – a health problem that affects more than one in five children under the age of five globally. The rationale is that supplement…
Kræft 2023.06.19 Hidden mechanism connects cancer and diabetes Insulinresistens er normalt noget, man forbinder med type 2-diabetes. Men nu har forskere opdaget det hos kræftpatienter, og det kan have betydning for, hvor hurtigt kræften spreder sig.
climate 2023.06.16 Gases from bacteria and plankton affect the climate – new research center seeks to calculate by how much We need to find out how much gasses plants, soil, fungi and bacteria emit into the atmosphere. The gases they release influence the planet’s climate, and we know too little about them. On 19 June 2023, possibly the firs…