Faculty of Science

2021

TECHNOLOGY & BIAS

Our computers are sexist towards male and female politicians

Female politicians are often described as 'beautiful' or 'hysterical' in language models, while…

DIET & NUTRITION

Danish children love fish, but eat it all too rarely

Danish children eat less than a third of the recommended amount of fish. A new study by researchers…

quantum technology

Innovative chip built by UCPH physicists resolves quantum headache

Quantum physicists at the University of Copenhagen are reporting an international achievement for…

Robots can improve agriculture, but old laws stand in the way

Agricultural robots have the potential to address labour shortages and increase global food…

Farmers' share of food prices has fallen

The path from farm to fork is getting longer and longer on a global scale. In fact, most of what we…

Researchers develop tracking tool that reveals toxic compounds in indoor environments

Contaminated soil beneath a dwelling can send toxic fumes through flooring and affect the health of…

UCPH astronomers find six distant – and mysteriously dead – galaxies

Astronomers from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), among…

Online students engage more in lectures than physical attendees

New research demonstrates that online lecture attendees at the University of Copenhagen ask…

Researchers find conclusive evidence: A large Stone Age settlement is buried in Svanemøllen Harbour

Four pieces of worked flint have been retrieved from the seabed off Copenhagen’s Svanemøllen…

Astronomers see the same supernova three times — and predict a fourth to appear in 16 years

The enormous gravitation of a cluster of galaxies warps space to the extent that light from distant…