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Extreme measuring device can bring quantum technology to your smartphone

University of Copenhagen researchers have invented a “quantum drum” that can measure pressure, a ga…

Computer science

22-year-old talent is now ‘researcher Tetris’ world champion

With world-class programming, 22-year-old computer science student William Bille Meyling beats…

artificial intelligence

ChatGPT promotes American norms and values

ChatGPT, the revolutionary new AI chatbot, reflects American norms and values – even when queried…

Number cruncher calculates whether whales are acting weirdly

We humans can be a scary acquaintance for whales in the wild. This includes marine biologists…

New Head of Department for the mathematicians

From 1. September 2023, Professor and Head of Section Mogens Steffensen will be the new Head of the…

Danish researchers solve the mystery of how deadly virus hide in humans

With a new method for examining virus samples researchers from the University of Copenhagen have…

Teacher of the Year creates boxes that can accommodate everyone

A remarkable understanding of the students has made Mette Burmølle and her courses at the Departmen…

Researchers on UN Maritime Organization: "At the moment, it’s working against its own green transition"

The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) is actively contributing to the shipping industr…

We are wasting up to 20 percent of our time on computer problems

Even though our computers are now better than 15 years ago, they still malfunction between 11 and 2…

Universities must stand out as unique physical meeting places

Education will be disrupted over the next ten years, placing great demands on university degree…