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New study: Pig welfare outweighs climate concerns for consumers

Consumers would rather pay more for higher-welfare pork than for pork with a reduced climate…

Pinpointing the emergence of muddy flavors in your fish

Many people have experienced a muddy off-flavor in farmed fish. While the aquaculture industry has…

The increasing carbon footprint of AI is a challenge. Here is what we can do about it

Smart AI solutions have plenty of advantages, but they do not come free of cost for the environment…

Ancient technology turns plant-based cheese into 'something we want to eat'

To produce plant-based cheeses that feel and taste like dairy cheese, scientists have their sights…

Jellyfish are smarter than you think

Jellyfish are more advanced than once thought. A new study from the University of Copenhagen has…

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…

Scientists warn: The Earth's 'blood pressure' is too high

A new study updates the planetary boundary framework and shows human activities are increasingly…

Green versus green: Can wind turbines and nature interests go hand in hand?

A new project at the Department of Anthropology will investigate how different interests can come…

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…

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.…