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Cotton buds reveal biodiversity in rainforests

Cotton buds reveal biodiversity in rainforests. Read about a study from the Faculty of Health and…

Denmark is crawling with the world's most resilient creature

They’re found on Mount Everest, in the deep seas, aboard the International Space Station and…

Hartshorn salt and “baking” solves a serious environmental problem

Polyester is the second most used textile in the world and an environmental menace, especially…

Greenland ice sheet

Pay dirt for ice core scientists in East Greenland as they reach bedrock

An international research collaboration (EGRIP) headed by ice core scientists from the University o…

Gloomy climate calculation: Scientists predict a collapse of the Atlantic ocean current to happen mid-century

Important ocean current that redistribute heat, cold and precipitation between the tropics and the…

Legends of Norse Settlers drove Denmark towards Greenland

The Danish colonisation of Greenland in the 18th century was in part driven by the desire to…

Researchers will explore and develop a new ecological ethics

With support from VELUX FONDEN, a collaboration between anthropologists and theologians will pave…

cardiovascular disease

Vegetables and legumes can prevent heart conditions

A vegetarian or vegan diet can help prevent high cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular…

Researchers on UN Maritime Organization: "At the moment, it’s working against its own green transition"

The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) is actively contributing to the shipping industr…

Researchers reverse stunting in children, challenging WHO recommendations

At present the WHO does not recommend nutrient supplements for children with stunted growth – a…