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Early puberty under scrutiny

May 22, 2013 in Health
Today’s children reach puberty one year earlier on average than only 15 years ago. Researchers are now sending questionnaires to 11-year-olds in search of a cause.

Diet soda and no fish can harm mother and baby

March 18, 2013 in Health
Artificial sweeteners and a diet poor in fish may harm the pregnant woman and her baby.

Danish youths shun political debate on Facebook

March 11, 2013 in Society & Culture
Young people ’like’ politicians on Facebook to gain information and to be part of a political platform. But they don’t want to appear too engaged.

Exclusive breastfeeding may cause B12 deficiency in babies

February 10, 2013 in Health
New study indicates that babies who are only fed breast milk do not get enough of the essential vitamin B12. This is contrary to WHO recommendations that babies should only receive breast milk in the first six months.

We should only work 25 hours a week, argues professor

February 3, 2013 in Society & Culture
We should keep working until we’re 80. But we should only work 25 hours a week, argues the head of the new Danish Max Planck research centre.

Computer games can improve teaching in schools

January 29, 2013 in Society & Culture
Computer games add challenges and a competitive element to school teaching and that can improve the learning experience for the pupils, provided that the teachers join in the fun.

Mother’s antibiotics can give baby asthma

December 12, 2012 in Health
Taking antibiotics during pregnancy increases the risk of the baby developing asthma. Disrupted bacterial composition appears to be the culprit.

Kids prefer boring food

December 16, 2012 in Health
When we dine out with our kids, they usually insist on pasta and French fries rather than the fancy and exciting dishes on the menu. New study looks into children’s willingness to try out unfamiliar food.

Children who walk to school concentrate better

November 30, 2012 in Health
Children who walk or cycle to school rather than being driven by their parents have an increased power of concentration, and the effect of this ‘exercise’ lasts all morning.

Create a cheap baby in India

December 3, 2012 in Society & Culture
New technology is opening up for limitless opportunities to create and have children – across bodies and borders. Consequences include children becoming stateless citizens, and it will be more difficult to identify who the father and mother really are.

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Cloud computing: How safe is your data?

June 19, 2013 in Technology
Cloud computing enables users to save their data online rather than on their hard drive. This data may, however, also become available to strangers. Danish scientists are working on a solution.
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