University of Copenhagen

2024-04-03 @ 16.14.06 ∈ In English

After 10 years of work, landmark study reveals new ‘tree of life’ for all birds living today

The largest-ever study of bird genomes has produced a remarkably clear picture of the bird family tree. Published in the journal Nature today, our study shows that most of the modern groups of birds first appeared within 5 million years after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

2023-09-06 @ 16.43.24 ∈ In English

Three out of four populations of rare butterflies in Eastern Denmark have been lost

In just 26 years, the distribution of rare butterflies has plummeted by 72% in Eastern Denmark. Several species are threatened with extinction, yet the conservation actions aiming to safeguard species have proved unsuccessful.

2023-08-20 @ 9.46.33 ∈ In English

Philosopher argues that mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations

[Mindfulness's] focus on the individual's attention makes major structural social problems, such as the attention economy, a matter for the individual rather than something that we need to solve together. This criticism has also been raised in the context of workplace stress, where employees with stress are offered a course in mindfulness rather than changing working conditions.

2023-04-01 @ 18.46.52 ∈ In English

Researchers discover birds with neurotoxin-laden feathers in New Guinea

An expedition into the jungle of New Guinea has resulted in the discovery of two new species of poisonous birds by researchers from the University of Copenhagen. Genetic changes in these bird species have allowed them to carry a powerful neurotoxin.