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Poisonous Birds

2023.03.31

Danish researchers discover birds with neurotoxin-laden feathers

An expedition into the jungle of New Guinea has resulted in the discovery of two new species of poisonous birds by researchers from the University of Copenhagen. Genetic changes in these bird species have allowed them t…

retirement

2023.03.30

Stereotypes about senior employees lead to premature retirements

Senior employees often feel insecure about their position in the workplace because they fear that colleagues see them as worn-out and unproductive, which are common stereotypes about older employees. This leads to…

ERC grant

2023.03.30

Major EU grant for research on the role of women intellectuals during the Enlightenment

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Associate Professor Sabrina Ebbersmeyer an Advanced Grant of € 2.4 million for the WHENCE research project, which will examine the contribution of women intellectuals to…

Behaviour

2023.03.30

Trust hardly makes us careless and complacent in crisis situations

A new study highlights the importance of mutual trust between citizens and authorities when society is facing a crisis.

Age

2023.03.27

A positive intergenerational workplace climate is related to better self-perceived ageing

A workplace climate that accommodates all age groups seem to have a positive impact on both younger and older employees' views on ageing and on employees' work engagement, according to new research.

Insects

2023.03.22

Researchers get to the “bottom” of how beetles use their butts to stay hydrated

Beetles are champions at surviving in extremely dry environments. In part, this property is due to their ability to suck water from the air with their rear ends. A new collaborative study by researchers from the…

Climate

2023.03.14

The counting of nine billion trees could help manage climate credits and nature restoration

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and NASA have developed a method that has now mapped several billion trees and their carbon uptake in Africa’s Sahel. In the future, the method could be used to monitor…

Black holes

2023.03.09

Intergalactic gas brings supermassive black holes at the heart of galaxies to life

Black holes become active and grow by consuming gas captured from other galaxies. This is the finding of a new study from University of Copenhagen researchers, and shows a clear connection between the evolution of…

WORKING LIFE

2023.03.08

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Danish researchers discover birds with neurotoxin-laden feathers

Stereotypes about senior employees lead to premature retirements

Major EU grant for research on the role of women intellectuals during the Enlightenment

Trust hardly makes us careless and complacent in crisis situations

A positive intergenerational workplace climate is related to better self-perceived ageing

Researchers get to the “bottom” of how beetles use their butts to stay hydrated

The counting of nine billion trees could help manage climate credits and nature restoration

Intergalactic gas brings supermassive black holes at the heart of galaxies to life

Family growth depends on wages

Strontium points researchers to the provenance of 400-year-old timber

Putting a price tag on the amenity value of private forests

Grey hair at an early age led researchers to new treatment for rare cancer