Our understanding of global impacts of land-use change on biodiversity is highly biased A new study from the University of Copenhagen maps out the status and main hurdles to assembling knowledge on the effect of land use change on nature.
Research reveals location and intensity of global threats to biodiversity Using a novel modelling approach, new research published today in Nature Ecology and Evolution reveals the location and intensity of key threats to biodiversity on land.
Ancient riddle solved: 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…
Ancient riddle solved: 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…
Significantly reducing agricultural CO2 emissions by way of wheatgrass Wheatgrass has the potential to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in Denmark by up to 10 percent according to researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Carlsberg Research Laboratory. Over the next five…
Significantly reducing agricultural CO2 emissions by way of wheatgrass Wheatgrass has the potential to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in Denmark by up to 10 percent according to researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Carlsberg Research Laboratory. Over the next five…
Biotech research to promote plant resilience to changing climates Associate professor Sebastian Marquardt from Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at UCPH, have received an Ascending Investigator Grant from Novo Nordisk Fonden. He won 9,999,063 DKK to explore…
Beetles that pee themselves to death could be tomorrow’s pest control Various beetle species have gobbled through grain stores and weakened food production worldwide since ancient times. Now, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a better way of targeting and…
New invention can reduce agricultural pesticide use: Distinguishes harmful insects from helpful ones A researcher from the University of Copenhagen has developed an algorithm that, in tandem with a sensor, makes it possible to distinguish crop-harming insects from helpful ones that pollinate and contribute to plant…
Climate labeling reduces our CO2 footprint — even for those who willfully attempt to remain uninformed Climate labels informing us of a meat product’s carbon footprint cause many people to opt for climate-friendlier alternatives. This applies to people who are curious about a product’s carbon footprint, as well as to…
LITTLE NINJA protein helps crops grow more side shoots A tiny, newly discovered protein can regulate how tall grass species like wheat, barley and rice become and how many side shoots they produce. University of Copenhagen researchers have identified the microProtein LITTLE…
Researchers discover how to control zinc content in plants: Could help the world’s malnourished Over 2 billion people worldwide are malnourished due to zinc deficiency. Led by the University of Copenhagen, an international team of researchers has discovered how plants sense zinc and use this knowledge to enhance…
New study: Which beverages burst with umami potential? In a new and first of its kind study, University of Copenhagen researchers study fermented beverages to find the one with the most umami flavour. Which one wins—champagne, beer, wine or sake? A UCPH researcher answers…
Your organic waste will be upcycled to fertilise fields Researchers behind a major EU project will develop technologies that make it easier to convert organic waste in our compostable trash bags into fertiliser. UCPH researcher says that agriculture sector needs to tackle…
We want people to choose green A call for applications sparked off a conversation around the dining table in a dorm, which quickly turned into a brainstorm on how to make a difference in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Kids, insects and food: Mealworms beat grasshoppers Insects are a sustainable, climate-friendly food source. But what will it take for us to begin eating them? 188 Danish 11- and 12-year-old children have rolled and eaten their own mealworm and grasshopper fortified…
Project will create new narratives about open landscapes With support from THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS, a major research project will address land use change in Danish agricultural sector by working with local narratives about the open landscape.
Satellite images confirm uneven impact of climate change University of Copenhagen researchers have been following vegetation trends across the planet's driest areas using satellite imagery from recent decades. They have identified a troubling trend: Too little vegetation is…
Report: In retrospect, the burning of wood in district heating plants has resulted in climate savings A new report from the University of Copenhagen shows that the burning of wood is significantly more climate friendly than coal and slightly more climate friendly than natural gas over the long run. For the first time,…
Students develop tool to predict the carbon footprint of algorithms Within the scientific community, it is estimated that artificial intelligence — otherwise meant to serve as a means to effectively combat climate change — will become one of the most egregious CO2 culprits should curren…
Students develop tool to predict the carbon footprint of algorithms Within the scientific community, it is estimated that artificial intelligence — otherwise meant to serve as a means to effectively combat climate change — will become one of the most egregious CO2 culprits should curren…
Surprised researchers: Number of leopards in northern China on the rise Most of the world’s leopards are endangered and generally, the number of these shy and stunning cats is decreasing. However, according to a recent study by a researcher from University of Copenhagen and colleagues from…
Artificial intelligence reveals hundreds of millions of trees in the Sahara There are far more trees in the West African Sahara and Sahel than most would expect. A combination of artificial intelligence and detailed satellite imagery allowed a team from the University of Copenhagen and…
Artificial intelligence reveals hundreds of millions of trees in the Sahara There are far more trees in the West African Sahara and Sahel than most would expect. A combination of artificial intelligence and detailed satellite imagery allowed a team from the University of Copenhagen and…