Nanobodies from camels and llamas may solve the lack of effective snakebite treatments The complexity and variation in snake venoms make effective treatments difficult. Now, a new potential treatment shows promising results in mice.
Professors with advice to inactive people: Football is good for your health But if you want to play football rather than taking medicine, the advice is that you will need to keep playing and only do it after consulting with your doctor.
Ireland becomes western most site of world's largest radio telescope Birr Castle in Ireland was a centre for astronomical research 170 years ago, and the story continues with the construction of the I LOFAR telescope.
Thousands of objects discovered in Scandinavia’s first Viking city Danish archaeologists have excavated the streets beneath Ribe to discover how the first city of the Viking age was established.
Unpublished Egyptian texts reveal new insights into ancient medicine The large collection of documents from Ancient Egypt are held in Copenhagen and are revealing new details about medical sciences in antiquity.
Diabetes patients can reduce their risk of heart failure by 70 per cent 21-year-long research project shows the difference it makes when doctors initiate intensive treatment of diabetes patients.
Ouija board study highlights ineffective treatment for autism Facilitated communication is still a widely used technique even though studies have shown that it does not work. A new study into Ouija boards indicates why.
How Ouija boards really work “Impressive” study reveals what is actually happening when a supposed spirit communicates via a Ouija board.
Are these Danish cities older than previously thought? Odense could have been settled as early as the late eighth century, and many other towns could be older than you think, according to new study.
Archaeologists reveal new finds from legendary Swedish warship The Mars warship was carrying hundreds of soldiers when it exploded in the Baltic Sea in 1564 during the Northern Seven Years’ War.
Raw fish gave the Vikings tapeworms “I’ve never thought about how they prepared their food – or didn’t,” says archaeologist.
Human implants are invaded by microorganisms A multitude of microorganisms depend on human implants to survive, shows new research. Scientists do not yet know whether they have a health impact.
Scientists conduct most precise measurements of antihydrogen to date New results show that matter and antimatter interact with light in precisely the same way.
Leprosy DNA extracted from medieval skeletons in Denmark The well-preserved bones contain DNA from multiple strands of one of medieval Europe’s biggest killers.
Thin evidence behind “revolutionary” blood sugar diet: Scientists “Irresponsible to make recommendations” when there isn’t convincing evidence that they’re right, says a critic of new diet promoted by University of Copenhagen research group.
How to decorate like a Viking To begin with you will need a handy Viking paint chart. Luckily, archaeologists in Denmark have just made one.
New Greenland telescope is up and running A new radio telescope in Greenland is looking for signs of black holes, and preliminary data are already coming in.
Archaeologists uncover remains of a horrifying Iron Age battle in Denmark Thirteen-year-olds fought side by side with adult men and the dead were left where they fell, ripped to pieces by hungry animals.
No evidence that Danish bog bodies were gay And it’s unlikely that they were mutilated and tortured before their death.
Self-admissions can improve patients’ ability to manage their illness Danish psychiatric patients have been able to admit themselves to the psychiatric ward since 2014. It gives them a sense of safety and a better quality of life.
Voluntary admissions do not reduce coercion among psychiatric patients Psychiatric patients in Denmark can decide when to admit themselves to hospital. The idea was to reduce coercion, but new evidence indicates it has little to no effect.
Scientists map the earliest Icelandic genome Scientists have mapped genetic material from the first generations of Icelanders, whose DNA appears to be more closely matched to present day Norwegians than their Icelandic descendants.
The researcher who became a stand-up comic Marianna Keisalo defied her own nerves to become a stand-up comic in Denmark and Finland. “It’s given me an entirely new perspective on humour.”
Schizophrenia more prevalent away from green spaces “We still don’t understand all of the reasons for schizophrenia, so it’s really exciting and important to have this information,” says one of Denmark’s leading experts in the condition.
A bumper crop of ancient DNA solves key mysteries of ancient human societies The largest combined study of DNA extracted from ancient skeletons reveals dynamic shifts in genetics, language, and culture in the past 11,000 years.
Archaeologists think they have found Copenhagen’s oldest church If they are correct then Copenhagen was already a bustling city in medieval times, much earlier than previously thought.
How your brain decides whether to run or walk Two centres in the brain decide when you should walk or run.
Meet the mud dragon: The tiny animal that lives on the beach This fascinating dragon-like animal can be found on beaches all over the world. But you will need a microscope to see one.
Scientists: Exercise can fight erectile dysfunction Exercising several times a week can stave off erectile dysfunction among men. A new study outlines how much exercise it takes.
The Baltic Sea needs an intervention According to scientists, farming is now the biggest source of pollution in the Baltic Sea.
What you should do if bitten by a snake Find a stick and bandages. But don’t try to suck out the venom.
The biggest status symbol in the Nordic Iron Age was a goose Poultry was all you needed to signal your status.
Stunning starfish illuminates the dark Arctic In the dark deep ocean around Greenland, scientists have discovered starfish with surprisingly good eyes and the ability to light up the dark
Greenlandic gene could be key to beating obesity The Inuit people carry a genetic variant, which increases their risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Beautiful buildings are more sustainable It is not all about energy efficiency. Preserving beautiful old buildings that are functional and use high quality materials is a form of sustainability, say researchers.
Genetic predisposition for obesity increases risk of asthma Some cases of asthma might be avoided by maintaining a healthy weight.
PhD students find 95 new planets The discovery was made with the help of the once damaged Kepler telescope.
Rare discovery: New moth species discovered in Denmark Meet the Anarsia innoxiella, which was previously mistaken as pest but is now known to be an entirely new species of moth.
How young people today view the Second World War Danes, German, and Finnish youth all see the Second World War as an important historical event. But that is where the similarity ends.
Ibuprofen can damage men’s endocrine system Scientists saw a hormone imbalance in 14 young men who took ibuprofen for two weeks similar to that of a 70-year-old.
Clay tablets from the cradle of civilisation provide new insight to the history of medicine Ancient “doctors” mixed magic and medicine to heal patients.
Eighteen new 'pelican' spiders discovered in Madagascan rainforest A strange group of spiders, which were once considered extinct, have been found in the rainforest.
Fat metabolism protects the body against toxins from sugar When the body burns fat it creates compounds that counteract some of the harmful effects of sugar.
English mass grave contains remains of Viking Great Army Archaeologists are now certain that the 264 bodies buried in the English town of Repton were Vikings. A curious mystery has finally been solved.
Playing music and singing linked to healthier life – but only if you’re a woman Male musicians are likely to be overweight and smoke daily, including cannabis.
Scientists! Do you want to share your research? Our sister site, Videnskab.dk, is looking for scientists in Denmark who want to share their research with the public as part of The Danish Science Festival, 2018.
Danish "lakes" provide unique insights to climate change Lakes release a greenhouse gas, methane, but exactly how much has been somewhat of a mystery. New research has some answers.
Greenland’s recent temperature drop does not disprove global warming Unfortunately, the planet is still getting warmer.
Patients in Pakistan donate DNA to European research but are unaware of the goals Donors think their samples are used to treat their sick children.
Thousands of children undergo grommet surgery without visible effect Many children receive the treatment even though doctors do not know how effective it is or whether it is even needed.
“Yeti” samples are actually from bears DNA analyses of nine “Yeti” samples of bone, hair, and faeces, originate from bears. But is it conclusive proof that the Yeti does not exist?
We have bred "selfish" plants for thousands of years Plant breeders should cultivate less selfish traits in crops to increase total yields, says scientist.
Elite sport: time to scrap the therapeutic exemption system of banned medicines Scrapping the TUE system would be in the interests of athletes’ short and long-term health, say scientists.
Downturn in crucial North Sea fish species Herring, sandeels, sprat, and other forage fish are important for the North Sea ecosystem and fisheries. But populations are struggling, shows new study.
Want to stop your children from drinking alcohol? We asked two scientists what parents should and should not do to prevent their teenagers from drinking excessively.
Unique Viking runes discovered in Denmark “These are the runes we’ve been missing,” says archaeologist.
Should I really stop taking the pill to prevent breast cancer? Stopping taking the pill only removes a very small risk factor. Other changes could have a bigger effect.
Calorie labels encourage us to order healthier meals Labelling the calorie content of meals in restaurants is an effective tool for combating weight gain in the population, says the Danish Cancer Society.
The best scientific images of 2017 from University of Copenhagen Get up close and personal to a flea’s feelers, merging galaxies, and nanoparticles.
The trials of being a smart student Smart pupils risk being perceived as annoying by both teachers and peers: Study.
What made the Vikings so superior in warfare? We travel back in time to study the tactics of the Norse warriors.
Mysterious Stone Age rock shows up on Danish Island Why did Stone Age people carve images of the sun, fields, and spider webs onto small stones?
Scientist: Osteoporosis can be prevented with red clover Works as well as oestrogen, but without the side effects.
Aalborg University scientists: world renowned for causing pain Scientists return to Denmark every year to study what happens in the body when we feel pain.
Rock singer has been injecting himself with snake venom for 25 years Scientists have now made a catalogue of Steve Ludwin’s antibodies.
Mouth bacteria linked to obesity Amount of oral lactic acid bacteria could influence your propensity to gain weight.
New research project to investigate aluminium in vaccines Previous research does not indicate any problems caused by aluminium.
Asthma might weaken the body’s immune system Individuals with asthma suffer more infections and should be under greater medical supervision, says scientist behind new study.
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.
New study counters social media fears The fear that Facebook and Twitter spread fake news seems exaggerated.
P-value abuse distorts scientific publication But other methods could be used to judge the significance of scientific conclusions.
Scientist: Australia’s feral cats should be eradicated Cats take food from native animals and cause havoc for the natural ecosystem in Australia.
P-values--abused but not abandoned This statistical tool plays a central role in analysing data, but it is under attack.
The machine that converts carbon dioxide to stone in Iceland The new technology could help mitigate climate change, says scientist.
Denmark’s first Viking king printed in 3D Full reconstruction of Gorm the Old reveals a strange growth on his neck.
New tool can track resistant malaria at unprecedented speed and detail Scientists have discovered a smart way to monitor the spread of resistant malaria parasites.
World’s largest sex study under way in Denmark Up to 200,000 people to help scientists reveal how sex impacts our health.