Sea Levels 2025.07.03 Old aerial photos give scientists a new tool to predict sea level rise Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have gained unique insight into the mechanisms behind the collapse of Antarctic ice shelves, which are crucial for sea level rise in the Northern Hemisphere. The discovery o…
zoonotic diseases 2025.06.30 Dangerous Variant of Salmonella Still Not Eradicated The infectious and multi-resistant cattle disease Salmonella Dublin can be fatal to both humans and animals and causes significant losses for farmers. Although Denmark has attempted to eradicate the disease since 2008,…
ADHD 2025.06.30 Researchers find serious flaws in trials with adult ADHD patients Millions of adults around the world are diagnosed with ADHD every year, and there is a great need for research in the field. However, much clinical research on adult ADHD suffers from serious methodological shortcomings…
insects 2025.06.27 Here are the flowers that both bees and humans like best Botanists from the University of Copenhagen and the UK set out to find the best flower combinations for bees and hoverflies. The results make it easier for garden owners and municipalities, among others, to plant the…
Politics 2025.06.27 When politicians gain power, their language becomes garbled New research shows that politicians speak less intelligibly when in government – losing voters can be the consequence.
Digital habits 2025.06.26 Screen time: Passive and solitary use makes us most dissatisfied What lies behind our dissatisfaction with our screen use – and why does the dissatisfaction rarely lead to action? A new Danish study sheds light on this.
mental health 2025.06.25 Mental health problems may spill over in mother groups In mother groups, mental health challenges can spread among new parents. New research from the University of Copenhagen and VIVE shows that the risk of experiencing postnatal reactions, such as depression, increases if…
Parenthood 2025.06.25 How first-time parents experience the first year with their baby Most first-time parents in Denmark feel competent and experience low levels of parental stress during their child's first year of life. However, new research shows that some groups find it significantly more difficult –…
Protein research 2025.06.25 New Danish research centre to make designed proteins with vast potential Designed proteins are anticipated to have groundbreaking impact on a range of issues from treating disease to tackling environmental problems. With a DKK 700 million grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation and headed by…
Groceries 2025.06.24 Good deals - bad for the climate: Supermarket volume discounts lead to food waste A new study reveals an unfortunate effect of supermarkets' popular “2 for 1” offers: Not only do they make us buy more, these offers also lead to food waste at home.
Economy 2025.06.23 Economists: Long-term investments can become more equitable Two economists have developed a new way of looking at equity between later and earlier generations in the long-term investments we make as a society in areas such as climate change. The new theoretical framework could…
Vaccine: 2025.06.20 Vaccine disguised as a virus tricks the body into stronger immunity During the COVID-19 pandemic, it wasn’t just face masks that became part of everyday conversation - so did a new vaccine technology: the mRNA vaccine. As the first of its kind, the COVID-19 vaccine was developed using…