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A single protein could be the key to treating hydrocephalus

January 12, 2019 in Health

A new study in mice identified a mechanism responsible for brain fluid production

Erectile dysfunction? Physical activity could be the solution

December 11, 2018 in Natural Sciences

Aerobic exercise can reactivate the penile tissue and, in many cases, improve the erectile function in men with lifestyle diseases, according to a new Danish study.

Is China’s social credit system really the dystopian si-fi scenario that many fear?

December 6, 2018 in Society & Culture

OPINION: Many of the concerns around the social credit system are either inaccurate or one-sided.

Explore 200 years of climate change in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faeroes

December 13, 2018 in Natural Sciences

DATA: Each year DMI updates their historical collection of climate data, which is available to download free. Here are some of the highlights.

An open letter to Danish universities: Let us show the way towards a more ambitious climate agenda

November 19, 2018 in Natural Sciences

The letter is signed by more than 650 academics from a number of research fields in Denmark. They are calling for universities to lead by example, and implement climate friendly policies in the workplace in the hope of inspiring change in other sectors.

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.

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Green transition: The whole world can learn from a small town in Iceland

August 22, 2019 in Environment

A small town in northern Iceland has gone almost CO2-neutral. Researchers went there to find out how they did it and what we can learn from them.

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