Is all soil more acidic than we thought? Our research suggests that it is and that we’ve been measuring soil acidity wrong for years. This could have big implications for our understanding of many fundamental biological processes.
Scientists combat a tricky soil High plasticity clay has challenged Danish engineers for decades, yet we still know very little about the clay, which can cause severe damage to buildings. A new research project aims to change that.
Claim to the Arctic rests on a shelf Rocks from the Arctic seabed support the Kingdom of Denmark's claim to area north of Greenland.
Volcanic eruptions hastened the end of the last ice age ... by punching a hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica.
3D-model will reveal events surrounding Greenland landslide and tsunami Surveys of the West Greenland landslide identify a vulnerable mountain slope that is still active.
New evidence of early life on Earth date back 3.7 billion years Scientists have discovered remains of 3.7-billion-year-old life, encapsulated within the oldest rocks in Greenland. It is one of the oldest signs of life on Earth.
New mineral discovered in Hekla volcano in Iceland During expeditions into the boiling warm openings of Iceland’s volcanoes, researchers have discovered seven new minerals.
The female scientist who discovered the core of the Earth The "Grande Dame” of seismology, Inge Lehmann, began her career at a time when few women held senior positions in science. But that did not stop her from being the first to provide evidence of the Earth’s inner core in 1936.
Mars volcano has been active for two billion years A volcano on Mars has been active for two billion years, according to new analyses of a meteorite from the Red Planet.
Underground valleys discovered in Denmark Denmark is riddled with underground valleys created during the last ice age, shows new research.
New theory explains formation of unique rocks Scientists have discovered how unique rocks in a meteor crater in South Africa formed. It is a big step forward, say scientists.
World’s oldest fossils discovered in Greenland GREENLAND: Scientists have discovered bacterial structures in 3.7 billion year-old rocks in Greenland, indicating that life began earlier than previously thought.
How volcanos collapse A unique set of data collected during the largest European volcanic eruption in over 200 years captured the inner workings of a rare event--the collapse of a volcanic crater.
Greenland wants ruby birth certificates GREENLAND: Geologists in Greenland are developing methods to determine the place of origin of rubies and sapphires, and hope to boost their exports of these precious stones.
Remote corner of Greenland mapped in 3D GREENLAND: Geologists have mapped a remote corner of northern Greenland in 3D for the first time and discovered new information about events that happened millions of years ago.
See what life is like when you study climate change in Greenland Scientists study uncharted waters and living fossils to document sea ice melt in Northeast Greenland.
Europe hit by devastating tsunamis 8,200 years ago New research shows how tsunamis hit Northwest Europe 8200 years ago, ravaging Stone Age coastal communities as far south as Denmark.
Scientists rewrite the history of an ancient region Origins of ancient Chinese landscape revealed by new study. Could hold important information on climate change.
Earthquakes may have formed Southern Denmark’s landscape The earth beneath Southern Denmark shook after the last age and created the landscape we see today, new research shows.
Mega volcanoes caused earthquakes in the UK and Denmark Geologists used to think that a massive meteorite strike 201 million years ago had left its mark in rock formations in England but new research points to extreme volcanic eruptions as the actual culprit.
Gold deposits found in Denmark Ice Age rivers have deposited gold in gravel pits throughout Denmark, says geologist.
Diamonds found in Sweden Researchers have found tiny diamonds in Snasahögarna in Jämtland. They offer new insight into the region's geologic story.
Ice age water found under the Baltic Sea and Kattegat For the first time ever researchers have drilled deep into the seabed under Kattegat and the Baltic Sea. The drillings have revealed that hidden under the sea there is freshwater that could date back to the ice age.
Research centre working on recipe for habitable planet Danish scientists are trying to develop a ’recipe’ for habitable planets. They hope to be able to predict where in our galaxy we should look for potentially habitable planets. The odds of finding life on other planets are extremely high, they say.
Singing water reveals itself With a rapidly growing world population, clean drinking water has become a scarce resource. Using new technology that traces sound signals, Danish scientists hope to find groundwater in densely populated areas.
Prosperous Vikings whitewashed their walls Archaeologists have found Denmark’s oldest lime kiln near a large Viking hall at a Viking settlement on the Danish island of Zealand.
Helicopter technology to solve Indian water shortage Danish scientists have developed a special technology which uses a helicopter to locate groundwater. The technique is currently being used to search for clean drinking water in India.
Oxygenated Earth much older than we thought The discovery of the world’s oldest soil suggests that Earth’s atmosphere contained oxygen as early as three billion years ago. That’s 700 million years earlier than previously thought.
Greenland icebergs may have triggered the Younger Dryas Just as the last Ice Age was drawing to a close, Greenland icebergs changed the temperature in the Atlantic and triggered a 1,000-year-long extension of the Ice Age.
Early Earth was pounded into pieces Scientists have found evidence of a previously unknown meteor bombardment of Earth some 4.3 to 4.1 billion years ago.
Danish pollen reveals new interglacial period New analysis of rare Danish soil layers reveals a hitherto unknown temperate period during the Ice Age.
Surprisingly few major Ice Ages in southwest Greenland The waters off southwest Greenland have escaped extremely large and thick ice sheets during most of the Ice Ages, new research reveals.
Bacteria thrive at the bottom of the Mariana Trench Scientists have found bacteria in one of the world’s most hostile and extreme environments 11 km below sea level.
Live bacteria found deep below the seabed Scientists have found live microbial communities in the earth’s crust deep below the seabed. The discovery may affect our conception of Earth's orbit.
Soil bacteria can clean your drinking water Bacteria that occur naturally in soil can effectively reduce the amounts of the pesticide residue BAM in drinking water.
Sun-kissed sulphur reveals volcanic effects on climate Remains from the most powerful volcanic eruptions were branded by the sun before they ended up buried under the polar ice. This discovery enables scientists to find out when the volcanoes controlled the climate.
New hi-tech climate research station in Greenland A new, state-of-the art research station is currently being built in the far north of Greenland. Here researchers will study how climate change affects the high-Arctic air, sea and wildlife.
The Greenland ice sheet will survive global warming The inland ice will not disappear even though Earth’s climate is getting warmer. But the higher temperatures will lead to substantial melting of Antarctica, new study finds.
Warm seas around Greenland may indicate cold European winter Past changes in ocean currents around Greenland coincided with climate change in Northern Europe. The researchers behind the discovery suggest a possible ice-cold winter in Northwestern Europe.
Huge eruption adds new perspective to past climate Scientists have found matching traces of a giant prehistoric volcanic eruption in ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica. The discovery sharpens our understanding of past climate.
Man has affected the climate for 2,000 years New research using ice cores from Greenland shows that mankind emitted greenhouse gases affecting the climate during the time of the Roman Empire.
Getting Arctic raw materials requires a gentle hand We must be very careful if we want to preserve the Arctic region’s special natural environment and culture while ensuring that the coming raw materials boom doesn’t turn into a disaster.
Mountains are younger than we think A new study has shaved several million years off the age of mountain ranges following new evaluations of fossils and other impressions of ancient sea animals and plants.
Thawing permafrost emits more carbon than expected Thawed Arctic permafrost emits more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere than scientists have thought. This can have frightening consequences, warns a researcher.
Oilfields have reduced their methane emissions Capturing methane-rich natural gas from oilfields has helped ensure that emissions of methane have been far lower than expected, a new study shows.
An entire army sacrificed in a bog Archaeologists have found skeletal remains of an entire army in an ancient mass grave in Denmark. The bones confirm reports from written sources of shocking Teutonic massacres.
Hydrogen sulphide and lack of oxygen stifled early life After the Triassic geological period gave way to the Jurassic, life was almost impossible on the seabed in coastal waters. The water here lacked oxygen but was rich in toxic hydrogen sulphide.
Research gives clean drinking water for millions of Vietnamese Geological studies carried out by Danish researchers are giving hope to the millions of people in Southeast Asia who drink groundwater contaminated by arsenic – a highly poisonous substance.
Aerial photos from Greenland topple climate models Greenland’s ice sheet is not behaving as scientists have expected, and the climate models must be revised, new research suggests.
How to build the perfect sandcastle Scientists have come up with a formula that makes it possible to build spectacular sandcastles.
Study casts doubt on popular mass extinction theory A new study casts doubt on a popular theory about the mass extinction that occurred in the transition between two geological periods, the Triassic and the Jurassic. The findings give us a better understanding of today’s climate changes, scientists claim.
Remains of gigantic meteorite crater found in Greenland A Danish geologist has discovered remains of what appears to be the world’s largest and oldest meteor impact crater in Greenland.
Greenland is rising out of the sea Melting ice is currently causing Greenland to rise by 3 cm a year. This rate is accelerating, and if the entire ice sheet is to disappear, the island would rise about one kilometre, new GPS readings reveal.
Modern plate tectonics arose 3.2 billion years ago Plate tectonics – geological developments that have given the Earth its current appearance, with oceans, continents, mountains and deep valleys – started 3.2 billion years ago, new research shows.
Colour secrets revealed in fossilised fish-eye A Swedish palaeontologist and Danish researchers have now proved that prehistoric fossils still have traces of colouring from the animal’s skin, hair or feathers.
Lack of oxygen led to first mass extinction The first mass extinction of animal life on Earth was previously blamed on a rise in the oxygen concentration in the oceans as a result of a cooler climate. But a new study shows the catastrophe was really caused by a massive decrease in oxygen.
Harmful bacteria invade the groundwater New research reveals that bacteria in farm slurry seep down to the groundwater before they can be broken down in the subsoil.
The Earth has lost a quarter of its water In its early history, the Earth's oceans contained significantly more water than they do today. A new study indicates that hydrogen from split water molecules has escaped into space.
Trees survived the Ice Age in Scandinavia The genetic structure of ancient trees suggests that we may have to rethink how life reacts to climate change.
Finland, the new lithium powerhouse? Lithium is in high demand all over the world. Now mining for the valuable metal is about to start in Finland.
Historically large glacier losses in 2000s The sharp reduction of a Greenlandic glacier in the 2000s was historically large and was caused by short-term climate changes, new research reveals. It also shows the first definite link between climate change and glacial melting.
Geology behind mass extermination New study challenges the established view that a sudden climate change caused a sharp reduction in the number of animal species.
Origins of animal life remain a mystery For 520 million years, a goldmine of fossils has remained untouched beneath northern Greenland, hiding secrets about the development of animal life on our planet. A new expedition to the area may reveal these secrets.
Air-traffic shutdown justified Last year’s closing of flight zones due to the eruption of Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull was justified, considering the potential damage from the ash, a new study concludes.
Warm sea currents caused the melting of Greenland’s ice It was the sea temperature, rather than the air temperature, that determined how fast Greenland’s ice cap melted at the end of the last ice age. This discovery is important for today's research into ice melt
