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The microbiome processes of peat degradation

Here is a peak behind the scenes with assistant professor Signe Lett, who is currently running a mesocosm experiment within our OxyMiST project, trying to identify the specific microorganisms that break down peat mosses…

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,…

Explore AI's Potential for Teaching at SUND

There is a growing interest in AI within the educational sector. To address this, COBL is hosting an AI workshop specifically for teachers at SUND.

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…

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…

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…

Webb observes the glowing embers of colliding neutron stars

A a team of researchers including astronomers from the Niels Bohr Institute has used the James Webb Space Telescope to study a gamma-ray burst, which turned out to be the second-brightest ever seen.

Dairy cattle welfare – the relative effect of legislation, industry standards and labelled niche production

In this paper, the authors compared animal welfare provisions in dairy cattle production across five countries with different combinations of legislative and other approaches: Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden,…

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.

Strong AI skills significantly raise salaries

A new study maps the value of 962 specific skills and shows that knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) is particularly popular today. On average, AI skills increase salaries by 21 per cent.

Do people really care less about their cats than about their dogs? A comparative study in three European countries

This paper examined the level of attachment and care for cats and dogs in Denmark, Austria, and the United Kingdom.

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…

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…

Minik Rosing receives the Fredrik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action award 2023

The third Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award (FP Award) has been awarded to Minik Thorleif Rosing in a ceremony at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland.

NEEDS Conference 2023

The NEEDS conference aims to explore the status quo and to foster new approaches to disaster research and management.

Honorary doctorate in natural science to prof. Paul Dupree

During the upcoming annual commemoration on 10th November, 2023, Professor Paul Dupree from the University of Cambridge, will receive an honorary doctorate in natural science from the University of Copenhagen.

A new type of ringed seal in West Greenland

Arctic marine ecosystems remain one of the few scientifically unchartered waters. A new research project, led by Associate Professor Morten Tange Olsen at the Globe Institute, describes a new type of ringed seal that…

Ida Egholm Nielsen

Measurements and manipulation protocols of parafermionicmodes Academic advisor: Assoc. Prof.Michele Burrello

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…

Presentation at the first conference of the Environmental and Climate Mobilities Network (ECMN)

The RurbanClimate project was represented at the ECMN conference in Vienna in July 2023 through a presentation on Africa's small towns as sustainable centres for environmental mobilities.

Seminar on Automated Genotyping

Seminar Details: Date: Thursday, October 26 Time 12:45-14:00 (start 13:00) Location: Dam Auditorium, Panum, Blegdamsvej 3b, 2200 Copenhagen N Speakers: Daniel Gercke, Inside Account Specialist - Europe David…

The Novo Nordisk foundation NMR facility at the Department of Chemistry

On the 22. September there was the inauguration of the Novo Nordisk Foundation NMR facility at the Department of Chemistry. Center head Prof. Mikael Bols presented the new facility for interested users.

Astronomy on Tap

Jose Ezquiaga and Vitor Cardoso were the guest speakers at Astronomy on Tap, at Huset in Copenhagen. They had a full house to listen to the latest and not-so-latest news on black holes and gravitational waves. At half…

Racetrack visit

The cardiac group visit the racetrack in Copenhagen to study horseracing and potential paraoxysmal atrial fibrillation candidates. Post doc Arnela Saljic gives the flowers to the winning horse.