Parasites 2023.09.18 Brain-altering parasite turns ants into zombies at dawn and dusk It takes over the brains of ants, causing them to cling to the tops of blades of grass where they can be eaten by cattle and deer. The common liver fluke has an exceptional life cycle as it moves through snails, ants an…
New species 2023.09.13 Disguised as tree bark and another species: Newly discovered gecko is a master of disguise An international team of scientific researchers, among them a University of Copenhagen herpetologist, has discovered a new gecko species in Madagascar that resembles tree bark during the day and had been mistaken for a…
Krigstraumer 2023.09.08 Ukrainian refugees in Denmark struggle with symptoms of post-traumatic stress Den første brede undersøgelse af ukrainske flygtninges liv i Danmark viser, at næsten hver tredje viser tegn på posttraumatisk stress, PTSD. Men samtidig er der bred tillid til det danske samfund.
PARENTAL LEAVE 2023.09.07 Shorter parental leave can weaken children's well-being and development A new study from Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality at the University of Copenhagen shows that Danish children’s well-being is improved when their parents take longer parental leave.
Drought 2023.09.04 Not long ago we had extreme climate conditions in the tropical Pacific for over 200 years A wave of extreme weather washes over the world. Not long ago we had similar extreme climatic conditions for over 200 years, a new study indicates. This insight may help us prepare us for the global warming under way.
Biodiversity 2023.09.02 Three out of four populations of rare butterflies have been lost In just 26 years, the distribution of rare butterflies has plummeted by 72% in Eastern Denmark. Several species are threatened with extinction, yet the conservation actions aiming to safeguard species have proved…
Collaboration 2023.08.31 Launch of new Danish-Swedish research center on European studies The research centre aims to explore the last centuries’ political, cultural, and intellectual transformation of Europe as well Europe’s relations with other regions in the world. CEMES will actively coordinate and…
Spinout 2023.08.30 Novo Nordisk buys CBMR biotech spinout to acquire their novel approach for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes Researchers from University of Copenhagen discovered a target that suppresses hunger, stimulates calorie burning and increases insulin sensitivity. The spinout Embark Biotech has now been acquired by Novo Nordisk
GENDER BIAS 2023.08.25 Are male students more talented? In the sciences, talented students are perceived as those who ask quirky questions and are confident and playful. But is the deck stacked in such a way that those who are already privileged win? Men are the ones who mos…
mindfulness 2023.08.17 Philosopher: Mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations Mindfulness is one of the most widespread forms of therapy for people suffering from stress, and many report that they benefit greatly from it. However, the philosophical assumptions on which mindfulness is based are…
The heart 2023.08.16 Surprisingly large network of proteins are responsible for the heartbeat The first mapping of the heart's crucial ion channels reveals a surprisingly extensive network of proteins. This understanding is the first step towards more precise treatment for patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
weather 2023.08.16 Copenhagen’s safest bets for a dry weather bike ride You have a 25% greater risk of cycling in the rain if you live in Hellerup than if saddling up in Ishøj. Two researchers from the University of Copenhagen and DTU took a closer look at where and when it rains most in an…