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Contraceptive pills may affect women's mental health

The contraceptive pill has been hailed as one of the most revolutionary health technologies of the…

Why protests can bring people together across political divides

How can people with diametrically opposed views suddenly stand shoulder to shoulder in protest?…

The Paradox of Climate Protest

Disruptive protest actions are among the tools often used by climate activists. New research from…

When the face becomes a mystery: New study challenges understanding of face blindness

A new PhD thesis provides a rare insight into living with face blindness – and how research can…

Health and work life

Breast cancer treatments can improve both survival chances and income

Radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer not only improves survival rates but also generates…

Mothers think they will return to work quickly after maternity leave – but the reality is different

Most expectant mothers have a clear idea of when they will return to work, how maternity leave will…

New national research centre strengthens knowledge about crime and justice

A new research centre at the University of Copenhagen – the Copenhagen Centre for Criminology –…

Homeowners stand in the way of wealth taxation

Although wealth inequality is rising across Europe, taxes on wealth, inheritance, and capital gains…

Digital infrastructure reshapes the logic of war

When large corporations help Ukraine maintain its digital sovereignty, it is not just a matter of…

Experts: Climate policy must be tailored to each individual country

Researchers have asked over 400 international experts which climate policies work best. There is no…

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