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Scientists reveal a new permafrost gas mystery

November 27, 2018 in Natural Sciences
You might have heard that the Arctic permafrost may burp up large amounts of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane upon thawing. But did you know that hundreds of other climate-relevant gases might also be released?

Ireland becomes western most site of world's largest radio telescope

November 13, 2018 in Natural Sciences
Birr Castle in Ireland was a centre for astronomical research 170 years ago, and the story continues with the construction of the I LOFAR telescope.

Will we ever see a black hole?

November 22, 2018 in Natural Sciences
In the shadowy regions of black holes two fundamental theories describing our world collide. Can these problems be resolved and do black holes really exist? First, we may have to see one and scientists are trying to do just this.

How to build your own personal robot

November 1, 2018 in Technology
Researchers in Denmark are helping people who have suffered brain damage to develop their own personal robots that fit in with their existing routines and aid recovery.

Are organisms basically living machines?

November 8, 2018 in Society & Culture
Is your body just a very complicated mechanical system? New project examines the biological differences between living organisms and machines.

What in the world is consciousness?

October 26, 2018 in Society & Culture
Our perception of the world around us, and ourselves within it, are ‘controlled hallucinations’ that the brain uses to help keep itself alive

Warfare spurred on the welfare state in the 20th century

November 10, 2018 in Technology
...but it probably won’t in future.

Seagrass meadows: an underwater time capsule for archaeology

October 23, 2018 in Natural Sciences
…by providing a protective matt above exceptional archaeological treasures.

Why the world should remember this forgotten Danish physicist

November 6, 2018 in Natural Sciences
The little-known physicist Ludvig Lorenz ought to be better known, for he truly stands alongside the great figures in international science.

How the Greenland ice sheet fared in 2018

October 27, 2018 in Natural Sciences
It's time for the Greenland ice sheet's annual health report, brought to you by scientists from the Danish Meteorological Institute and Polar Portal.

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