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After more than 500 million years on Earth, the immense evolutionary success of jellyfish is undeniable. Still, we've always thought of them as simple creatures with very limited learning abilities. The prevailing opinion is that more…

Starting 1 September 2023, all 37,000 students and 5,000 researchers at University of Copenhagen can get direct access to one of Europe's most experienced entrepreneurial environments. Since the accelerators’ launch in 2008, Accelerace has…

Job injuries occur mostly in physically demanding jobs, and they can have significant health and income consequences for the individual. Even ten years after a worker has suffered a serious injury, their average use of painkillers and…

You may know the feeling. After a strenuous run or workout, you think you deserve an extra long rest on the couch, or an elevator ride instead of taking the stairs. You are far from alone. A wide range of studies show that as people…

UCPH will accelerate the development of quantum technologies. Researchers in the quantum environment will get better conditions, which will lead to new businesses for the benefit of society. UCPH will boost commercialisation of quantum…

The library building in Fiolstræde was inaugurated in 1861, but, in recent years, it has been closed to the public. This will now change. Everyone can visit this unique building when the doors open on Tuesday 3 October. This will give you…

Nearly thirty kilos of cheese are eaten by the average dairy-loving Dane every year. But increasing pressure on Earth's resources and climate change call for our food system to turn in a more plant-based direction. As a result, scientists…

Until recently, our understanding of Parkinson's disease has been quite limited, which has been apparent in the limited treatment options and management of this debilitating condition. Our recent understanding has primarily revolved…

In recent years, we have seen many examples of how AI technology has enabled new discoveries and optimized results and workflows in different areas, from monitoring nature and climate to improving breast cancer risk assessment, often…

You might imagine that you're healthier in the summer. The sun is shining, we get plenty of vitamin D, and the days are long. However, recent research from the University of Copenhagen suggests that eating habits in winter may be better…