quantum 2024.10.03 Quantum researchers come up with a recipe that could accelerate drug development University of Copenhagen mathematicians have developed a recipe for upgrading quantum computers to simulate complex quantum systems, such as molecules. Their discovery brings us closer to being able to predict how new…
ANCIENT DNA 2024.09.30 The Vikings were part of a global network trading in ivory from Greenland DNA analyses reveal that the vikings brought walrus ivory from Greenland on to Europe and probably as far as the Middle East via extensive trade networks.
Obesity 2024.09.26 A simple blood test can help spot health risks for children with obesity Clues from blood in children with obesity may predict health problems like diabetes and heart disease, which makes an opportunity to use blood tests to assess the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, shows research from th…
Self-monitoring 2024.09.26 Long-COVID sufferers are conserving strength with a "hack" of their fitness tech When people suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19 faced more questions than answers from doctors, they began collecting data on themselves using fitness watches to better understand their disease. University…
CANCER 2024.09.26 AI could predict breast cancer risk via ‘zombie cells’ Research from the University of Copenhagen shows that new AI technology is better at predicting the risk of breast cancer than current clinical benchmarks.
Down's syndrome 2024.09.26 Now we know why children with Down’s syndrome have higher risk of Leukemia People with Down’s syndrome face a higher risk of developing Leukemia. Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of people with Down’s syndrome.
2024.09.25 Do you feel eco-guilt or eco-shame? Emotions reveal how much we care about the environment Green choices related to everyday climate, environment and sustainability decisions are influenced by shame and guilt according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. And the way one feels hinges upon one’s…
EQUALITY 2024.09.25 Rich and poor both willing to pay for more equality At both ends of the income scale, opponents of inequality will pay to equalise economic differences in society – as long as it is done publicly. This is shown in a new study from CEBI.
HORMONES 2024.09.18 Cone snail venom may improve treatment for hormonal disorders Sea snails secrete hormone-like toxins causing extended insulin shock in its prey, new research from the University of Copenhagen concludes. The toxin may be used to improve treatment for hormonal disorders.
Neanderthals 2024.09.12 The Neanderthals may have become extinct because of their isolated lifestyle Neanderthal remains recently discovered in a cave in France support well-known theory of why the Neanderthals became extinct, researchers behind a new study say.
Education 2024.09.12 Scientific jargon, entrenched teaching methods and student roles stifle science engagement Just as school kids get to test their hands at science in earnest during the sixth and seventh grades, they come face to face with entrenched teaching methods, coded language and a no-error culture. New research from th…
WORLD CULTURE 2024.09.11 Easter Island population collapse never happened Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and University of Lausanne debunks the popular theory.