Peering Into the Past: How James Webb Is Rewriting Our Understanding of Early Galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope’s launch has enabled astronomers to observe the universe so closely that we are nearing the period when the earliest galaxies…
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Cheers to Biodiversity: Beetle With Bottle-Opener Genitalia Discovered
Researchers have discovered new beetle species, including one with a unique penis resembling a bottle opener, highlighting the role of insect genitalia in species identification….
Ice in Crisis: Greenland Glaciers Melting 5x Faster Than 20 Years Ago
In the largest survey of its kind ever conducted researchers from the University of Copenhagen firmly establish that Greenland’s glaciers are melting at an unprecedented…
Scientists Discover a Mysterious Hormone That Makes Insulin Work Better
The hormone reduces appetite in animals and occurs at concentrations 100 times higher in pregnant women. Research from the University of Copenhagen has now discovered…
Scientists Have Discovered a New Cause of Parkinson’s Disease
A major discovery sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease, opening the door for novel therapeutic approaches down the line. Until recently, our…
Salt and “Baking” – Simple Combination Solves a Serious Environmental Problem
Polyester ranks as the world’s second most used textile, however, it is an environmental menace, especially because most of it never gets recycled. The fabric,…
Cats vs. Dogs – Who Reigns Supreme in Human Hearts?
Researchers surveyed pet owners across three nations and discovered that individuals were more attached to dogs than cats. However, the magnitude of this preference differed…
Unlocking the Hubble Trouble Mystery: Neutron Star Collisions Illuminate the Expansion of the Universe
In recent years, astronomy has seen itself in a bit of crisis: Although we know that the Universe expands, and although we know approximately how…
Good Texture and Taste – Scientists Use Ancient Technology To Improve Plant-Based Cheese
In recent findings, scientists from the University of Copenhagen have showcased how fermentation can be harnessed to create eco-friendly cheeses that people want to eat….
Breaching the Limit: Global Concerns Rise As Six Key Planetary Boundaries Are Exceeded
A new study updates the planetary boundary framework and shows human activities are increasingly impacting the planet and, thereby, increasing the risk of triggering dramatic…
No Brain, No Problem: The Surprising Intellect of Jellyfish Changes Our Fundamental Understanding of the Brain
Jellyfish are more advanced than once thought. A new study from the University of Copenhagen has demonstrated that Caribbean box jellyfish can learn at a…
Mechanisms of Mind Control: Brain-Altering Parasite Turns Ants Into Zombies at Dawn and Dusk
It takes over the brains of ants, causing them to cling to blades of grass against their will. The lancet liver fluke has an exceptional…
Startling Findings – New Study Indicates That Brain Hemorrhage Risk Can Be Transmitted Through Blood Transfusions
A major study published in JAMA led by experts from the Karolinska Institute indicates that spontaneous brain hemorrhage might be transferrable through blood transfusion. However, the…
Stunting Successfully Reversed – New Research Challenges WHO’s Guidelines
Currently, the WHO does not advise the use of nutrient supplements for children with stunted growth. However, a recent study from the University of Copenhagen…
Unraveling a Century-Old Secret – The Hidden Mechanism Connecting Diabetes and Cancer
Researchers have discovered that insulin resistance, typically linked with type 2 diabetes, is also present in cancer patients and can accelerate the spread of the…
New Study: We Are Wasting Up to 20 Percent of Our Time on Computer Problems
Although our computers have significantly improved over the past 15 years, they still malfunction 11 to 20 percent of the time, according to a recent…
A Master of Disguise – Scientists Discover New “Cryptic” Species of Leaf-Tailed Gecko
A global team of scientists has identified and named a new species of leaf-tailed gecko from northern Madagascar, known as Uroplatus garamaso. Leaf-tailed geckos are…
Three Out of Four Populations of Rare Butterflies Have Been Lost
In a span of 26 years, Eastern Denmark has witnessed a 72% decline in the presence of rare butterflies. Numerous species are now on the…