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 Family growth depends on wages Economists from Copenhagen and Oxford have found that inequality stemming from fertility can be long-lasting - and that income changes affect men and women's desire for family growth differently.
History 2023.03.03 Strontium points researchers to the provenance of 400-year-old timber Isotopes of the chemical element strontium, along with tree-ring analysis, point researchers to the origins of timber used to build houses in Denmark 400 years ago, shows a University of Copenhagen study published in th…
Forests 2023.03.02 Putting a price tag on the amenity value of private forests When it comes to venturing into and enjoying nature, forests are the people’s top choice, at least in Denmark. This is also reflected in the sales prices of properties with private forest. But beyond earnings potential,…
Cancer 2023.03.01 Grey hair at an early age led researchers to new treatment for rare cancer Sarcoma is a rare and complex type of cancer of i.a. the bones and muscles. Now researchers have found a way to predict which sarcoma patients will benefit the most from a potential new treatment.