Artificial intelligence 2022.06.23 Let your mind control the computer With electric signals from human brains as the only input, new software can perform computerized image editing. This marks a new paradigm in artificial intelligence.
Quantum physics 2022.06.23 Denmark's first quantum information science programme to open soon With quantum technologies blossoming globally, the demand for quantum experts is already high across several sectors. To meet this demand, the University of Copenhagen will soon open Denmark's first quantum science…
The climate researchers 2022.06.16 Green and sustainable food should become the automatic choice One of the main obstacles to introducing a more climate-friendly food culture in Denmark is the many everyday barriers. So says Professor Bente Halkier, who researches everyday life.
Pea protein 2022.06.09 Yellow peas show promising results as tomorrow’s cheese Humans have used milk to make cheese for millennia. However, climate change and sustainability concerns are prompting us to look towards the plant kingdom for the cheeses of the future. New research from the University…
Centre of Excellence 2022.06.07 New research centre will investigate if mental illness is universal Is the human psyche the same across cultures? And do people experience mental disorders in the same way no matter what language they speak? These are some of the fundamental questions that the new Centre for Culture and…
Bird species 2022.05.29 Researchers identify ancient bird behind giant eggs from Down Under A years-long research debate over which animal is the rightful mother of giant prehistoric eggs in Australia has been resolved. In a new study, University of Copenhagen researchers and their international colleagues…
atmosphere 2022.05.26 New type of extremely reactive substance in the atmosphere For the first time, an entirely new class of super-reactive chemical compounds has been discovered under atmospheric conditions. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in close collaboration with international…
Astrophysics 2022.05.25 New discovery about distant galaxies: Stars are heavier than we thought A team of University of Copenhagen astrophysicists has arrived at a major result regarding star populations beyond the Milky Way. The result could change our understanding of a wide range of astronomical phenomena,…
Chromosomes 2022.05.24 Why do some experience repeated miscarriages? Research may help us Spontaneous abortions can be due to chromosome defects, but they can be difficult to detect. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed a new method that can make us wiser
CULTURAL PREFERENCE 2022.05.24 Wagner or Adele? Genes play a significant role in shaping our cultural tastes Our genetic composition not only affects our sex, height, and other physical characteristics. New research shows that genes also influence our cultural preferences and habits.
Planets 2022.05.23 Planets of binary stars as possible homes for alien life Nearly half of Sun-size stars are binary. According to University of Copenhagen research, planetary systems around binary stars may be very different from those around single stars. This points to new targets in the…
RESEARCH 2022.05.23 Men with obesity can double their sperm count Men with obesity can double their sperm count if they lose weight and maintain the weight loss. This is the conclusion in a new study by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Hvidovre Hospital.