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WORLD CULTURE

2024.09.11

Easter Island population collapse never happened

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and University of Lausanne debunks the popular theory.

environment

2024.09.11

How toxic are they? Researchers investigate the environmental consequences of new biotechnological pesticides

Biotechnological pesticides are a promising alternative to traditional chemical pesticides. But we have limited knowledge of how toxic they are to other organisms in the environment beyond regulatory assessments. A new…

Grant

2024.09.05

Flea toads, dwarf pygmy goby fish and bumblebee bats: Researcher aims to solve the riddle of miniature animals

Just seven millimetres long, flea toads are among the smallest vertebrates on Earth. Despite their diminutive size, their organs and functions hardly differ from animals a thousand times larger. While examples of extrem…

Longevity

2024.09.04

No association between COVID-19 vaccination or infection during pregnancy and congenital anomalies

Large Nordic registry-based study concludes that neither COVID-19 vaccination nor infection with the virus during the first trimester is associated with increased risk of congenital anomalies.

SPORT

2024.07.15

Widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health

Drastically cutting back on caloric intake to lose weight ahead of competition is commonplace among athletes. However, this type of 'dieting' doesn’t just diminish performances, it can also compromise their immune…

DNA

2024.07.11

The plague may have caused the downfall of the Stone Age farmers

Ancient DNA from bones and teeth hints at a role of the plague in Stone Age population collapse. Contrary to previous beliefs, the plague may have diminished Europe's populations long before the major plague outbreaks o…

The GIP hormone

2024.07.09

Sister hormone of GLP-1 can lead to better weight-loss drugs

Data from more than 500,000 individuals provide fundamental understanding of how the GIP hormone works.

The heart

2024.07.04

Your genes determine your risk of atrial fibrillation

Your genes influence your risk of developing the heart condition atrial fibrillation, a large-scale genetic survey shows. This may prevent cases of atrial fibrillation and lead to better and more precise treatment.

Food

2024.07.03

New study on children and food: Fruit chunks in yogurt are a turn off for one age group in particular

It’s no secret that kids aren’t crazy about having too many seeds, pulp or chunks in their food. But six-year-olds in particular definitely can’t stand lumps, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen…

nature

2024.07.02

Spotted apex predator being pressured by spotted pack hunters – and it's our fault

Leopards, who are already in decline, can’t keep up with hyenas when people are around. As we humans move into the their territories more and more, we are helping to disturb and unbalance ecosystems. This has been shown…

Mars

2024.07.01

Organic material from Mars reveals the likely origin of life’s building blocks

Two samples from Mars together deliver the "smoking gun" in a new study showing the origin of Martian organic material. The study presents solid evidence for a prediction made over a decade ago by University of…

Quantum computer

2024.06.28

University of Copenhagen and MIT Join Forces for Transatlantic Research in Quantum Computing

Quantum computers have the potential to change the world. A new collaboration between Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme at University of Copenhagen and Engineering Quantum Systems group at the renowned…

Health

2024.06.28

Physicians can significantly reduce antibiotic use – without compromising treatment

Some physicians prescribe far more antibiotics than others. But more frequent use of antibiotics doesn't benefit patients – and it can contribute to the antibiotic resistance that could soon kill millions of people…

Names

2024.06.26

Bo Jellesmark Thorsen to continue as head of department

For the past eight years, Bo Jellesmark Thorsen has been at the helm of the Department of Food and Resource Economics at the University of Copenhagen. He will continue in this role in the coming years, as Dean Katrine…

Artificial intelligence

2024.06.26

AI successfully helps detecting more breast cancers around Danish capital

AI has helped to detect significantly more cases of breast cancer and reduce radiologist workloads. These are among the main conclusions of a new evaluation study from the University of Copenhagen and Capital Region of…

Fertility

2024.06.24

Fertility treatments could get boost from stem cells

An unexpectedly versatile and regenerative stem cell in early embryos may be key to creating new effective fertility treatments, suggests a new study in mice from the University of Copenhagen.

Social reproduction

2024.06.23

Following in parents' educational footsteps reaps financial rewards

Lawyers, doctors and engineers who have studied in the same field as their parents have higher incomes than their colleagues, according to a new Danish study.

Names

2024.06.20

New head of plant research

Professor Morten Petersen has been appointed new head of the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, bringing with him extensive research and leadership experience.

Immunotherapy

2024.06.20

Now we know why successful treatment does not affect specific cancer cells

The cells of a rare, deadly cancer are resistant to immunotherapy. Now researchers may have found the cause, paving the way for a new type of treatment.

Plastic

2024.06.18

Researchers invent one hundred percent biodegradable "barley plastic"

A biofriendly new material made from barley starch blended with fibre from sugarbeet waste sees the light of day at the University of Copenhagen – a strong material that turns into compost should it end up in nature. In…

Artificial Intelligence

2024.06.12

AI method reveals millions of dead trees hidden among the living before California’s historic 2020 wildfires

University of Copenhagen scientists may have found a new explanation for the California wildfires of 2020. Applying AI to detailed aerial photos, they created a unique dataset detailing mortality down to single trees fo…

Personal data

2024.06.06

Employees at the University of Copenhagen have had unjustified access to confidential personal data

The University of Copenhagen regrets to announce that, for a period of time, groups of university staff have had too broad access to personal data about individuals associated with the University. The case is being…

Addiction

2024.06.06

Improved counselling for young people to dispel the myth that opioids are harmless

A wide range of measures are needed to reduce the use of illegal opioids and benzodiazepines among young people. This is the conlcusion of the Criminological Observatory at UCPH in a new report.

artificial intelligence

2024.06.06

Popular chatbot is a politically left-leaning EU supporter

sustainability

2024.06.03

Avocados are 'bad' and vegans are ridiculous: How we justify eating too much meat

Those of us who find it difficult to eat less meat for the sake of climate tend to apologize or justify ourselves in social contexts. And… shaming vegans isn’t off limits. This, according to a new University of…

fødevarer

2024.06.03

Greenhouses cover more and more of Earth’s surface

Greenhouse cultivation is booming globally, especially in the Global South – and across one country in particular. This is revealed in a new study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen that deploys detailed…

News

Easter Island population collapse never happened

How toxic are they? Researchers investigate the environmental consequences of new biotechnological pesticides

Flea toads, dwarf pygmy goby fish and bumblebee bats: Researcher aims to solve the riddle of miniature animals

Newly discovered gene may influence longevity

Fungus gnat entombed in a 40-million-year-old piece of amber is a rare gem

Historic grant will supply Denmark with the world's best science educators

Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment for substance abuse

No association between COVID-19 vaccination or infection during pregnancy and congenital anomalies

Widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health

The plague may have caused the downfall of the Stone Age farmers

Sister hormone of GLP-1 can lead to better weight-loss drugs

Your genes determine your risk of atrial fibrillation

New study on children and food: Fruit chunks in yogurt are a turn off for one age group in particular

Spotted apex predator being pressured by spotted pack hunters – and it's our fault

Organic material from Mars reveals the likely origin of life’s building blocks

University of Copenhagen and MIT Join Forces for Transatlantic Research in Quantum Computing

Physicians can significantly reduce antibiotic use – without compromising treatment

Bo Jellesmark Thorsen to continue as head of department

AI successfully helps detecting more breast cancers around Danish capital

Fertility treatments could get boost from stem cells

Following in parents' educational footsteps reaps financial rewards

New head of plant research

Now we know why successful treatment does not affect specific cancer cells

Researchers invent one hundred percent biodegradable "barley plastic"

AI method reveals millions of dead trees hidden among the living before California’s historic 2020 wildfires

Employees at the University of Copenhagen have had unjustified access to confidential personal data

Improved counselling for young people to dispel the myth that opioids are harmless

Popular chatbot is a politically left-leaning EU supporter

Avocados are 'bad' and vegans are ridiculous: How we justify eating too much meat

Greenhouses cover more and more of Earth’s surface

Futurity feed

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Easter Island population collapse never happened

How toxic are they? Researchers investigate the environmental consequences of new biotechnological pesticides

Flea toads, dwarf pygmy goby fish and bumblebee bats: Researcher aims to solve the riddle of miniature animals

Newly discovered gene may influence longevity

Fungus gnat entombed in a 40-million-year-old piece of amber is a rare gem

Historic grant will supply Denmark with the world's best science educators

Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment for substance abuse

No association between COVID-19 vaccination or infection during pregnancy and congenital anomalies

Widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health

The plague may have caused the downfall of the Stone Age farmers

Sister hormone of GLP-1 can lead to better weight-loss drugs

Your genes determine your risk of atrial fibrillation

New study on children and food: Fruit chunks in yogurt are a turn off for one age group in particular

Spotted apex predator being pressured by spotted pack hunters – and it's our fault

Organic material from Mars reveals the likely origin of life’s building blocks

University of Copenhagen and MIT Join Forces for Transatlantic Research in Quantum Computing

Physicians can significantly reduce antibiotic use – without compromising treatment

Bo Jellesmark Thorsen to continue as head of department

AI successfully helps detecting more breast cancers around Danish capital

Fertility treatments could get boost from stem cells

Following in parents' educational footsteps reaps financial rewards

New head of plant research

Now we know why successful treatment does not affect specific cancer cells

Researchers invent one hundred percent biodegradable "barley plastic"

AI method reveals millions of dead trees hidden among the living before California’s historic 2020 wildfires

Employees at the University of Copenhagen have had unjustified access to confidential personal data

Improved counselling for young people to dispel the myth that opioids are harmless

Popular chatbot is a politically left-leaning EU supporter

Avocados are 'bad' and vegans are ridiculous: How we justify eating too much meat

Greenhouses cover more and more of Earth’s surface

Futurity feed

UCPH on Futurity

University of Copenhagen and MIT Join Forces for Transatlantic Research in Quantum Computing