Latest research news

THE ARCTIC

2025.10.20

Important phenomenon discovered in the Arctic – could boost marine life

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered an important phenomenon beneath the…

Archaeology

2025.10.17

Archaeologists uncover 5,500-year-old ceremonial site in Jordan

A research team led by the University of Copenhagen has uncovered a remarkable Early Bronze Age…

mesoamerica

2025.10.06

Researchers on the verge of solving Mexican mystery

Christophe Helmke and Magnus Pharao Hansen have taken the first steps toward solving a major…

FOOD

2025.10.06

Researchers revive yoghurt made from... ants

An old traditional recipe for yoghurt made from ants has been recreated by researchers at the…

climate policy

2025.10.02

Experts: Climate policy must be tailored to each individual country

Researchers have asked over 400 international experts which climate policies work best. There is no…

PROTEOMICS

2025.10.02

New method enables researchers to investigate the cause of heart diseases

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed a groundbreaking method that allows fo…

colorectal cancer

2025.09.30

Cancer patients experience fewer complications with help from artificial intelligence

Patients who have undergone surgery for colorectal cancer experience fewer serious complications an…

Discrimination

2025.09.26

Personal stories change perceptions of discrimination

How can we get the majority to recognise the discrimination experienced by minorities? A new study…

Economics

2025.09.19

Danes have little cash – and it persists

Although the average cash holdings (bank deposits) have increased in Denmark since 1996, almost hal…

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

2025.09.18

New AI Model Can Predict Diseases 20 Years Ahead

By developing a new AI model, researchers prove able to forecast diseases decades before they occur…

Exercise

2025.09.17

Exercising in nature is superior to exercising in the city or at the gym

Exercising in green surroundings improves mood, reduces stress levels, and improves heart rate…

Astrophysics

2025.09.15

Colossal collisions in space send shockwaves through the universe: Gravitational waves break records with new observations

Gravitational waves shake the very fabric of the universe when black holes collide. Today we measur…

Health

2025.09.12

Team Sports lower blood pressure and improve function in patients with chronic diseases

New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that team sports are a highly effective and…

Bacteria

2025.09.12

Stored for 130 years: Bottles reveal evidence of Danish butter production and hygiene practices of the past

Two forgotten bottles in a basement in Frederiksberg containing bacterial cultures from the 1890s…

AI

2025.09.08

AI tool built for learners supports learning better than ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence does not necessarily help students learn more if it is only used to provide…

public health

2025.09.08

Children from homes with fewer resources have an increased risk of asthma

Children from less-advantaged socio-economic circumstances have a significantly increased risk of…

Carbon Capture

2025.09.05

Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO2 capture materials

From waste to valuable resource: Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method t…

social media

2025.09.05

Hashtags and humour are used to spread extreme content on social media

Conspiracy theories and incitement to harassment and violence abound on mainstream social media…

2025.09.01

Ultra-processed foods harm men’s health

Muesli bars, toast bread, and protein drinks. Delicious and convenient solutions for a busy everyda…

TECH

2025.08.21

Denmark can now contribute to producing world-class chips

For the first time, Denmark is establishing production of microchip wafers at the leading standard.…

Greenland

2025.08.21

Sled Dog DNA Reveals Hidden Chapter in Greenland’s History

The Inuit arrived in Greenland several hundred years earlier than previously believed. This is…

art

2025.08.18

13 contemporary artists challenge the monument tradition of the University of Copenhagen

In August, the University of Copenhagen will open the doors to RECAST, a large group exhibition…

PARTICLE PHYSICS

2025.08.15

Intergalactic experiment: Researchers hunt for mysterious dark matter particle with clever trick

Physicists use magnetic fields of galaxy clusters to observe black holes in their search for a…

Climate change

2025.08.14

Arctic Reindeer Face Drastic Decline

By the year 2100, reindeer populations in parts of the Arctic could decline by up to 80 percent.…