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Plastic waste from Europe and USA ends up in the Arctic

April 19, 2017 in Environment

In just a few decades, the Arctic Ocean has become a dumping ground for plastic waste from the USA and Northwest Europe, shows a new study. Over time, plastics from as far away as China could also reach the Arctic.

Do antidepressants do more harm than good?

April 18, 2017 in Health

SSRI medication for depression does more harm than good, according to Danish researchers. A leading Norwegian psychiatrist questions their research methods.

See inside three Egyptian mummies

April 12, 2017 in Society & Culture

Scientists have scanned three mummies from the National Museum of Denmark for the first time. ScienceNordic was there to see the first results come in.

Another female Bronze Age icon is now known to have travelled across Europe

April 10, 2017 in Natural Sciences

Egtved Girl is not alone: Skrydstrup Woman also travelled far and wide, say scientists after analysing Skrydstrup Woman’s hair, teeth, and bones.

How big has Denmark been in the past?

April 6, 2017 in Society & Culture

From a world power to a small-state nation. Follow the history of Denmark’s conquests, trading outposts, and territories from the Vikings to the twentieth century, in our two interactive maps.

Working night shifts is unlikely to increase risk of breast cancer

April 26, 2017 in Health

New study shows that working night shifts for a short period does not increase the risk of developing breast cancer.

Tablets enhance play by taking toddlers on a digital adventure

April 9, 2017 in Society & Culture

Tablets do not necessarily make children passive or sedentary. In a Danish nursery, a group of scientists, educators, and education consultants have studied how digital technologies can be used to enhance playful activities.

Fossil DNA identifies the first seafarers in the Pacific Ocean

April 17, 2017 in Natural Sciences

Brave seafarers conquered the Pacific Ocean 3,000 years-ago with no chart of compass. Now, DNA is revealing who these sailors were.

New study reveals how climate change will overturn nature

April 4, 2017 in Environment

A new review shows just how climate change is expected to change the distribution of all animals on planet Earth, and impact on our own livelihoods. It is an all encompassing and thorough review, say scientists.