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From brain function to child health: Two new honorary doctors at the Faculty of Social Sciences

Professor Marlene Behrmann of the University of Pittsburgh and Professor Janet Currie of Yale…

Economist charts the Danish economy’s journey to and from the brink of collapse

Since the 1980s, Denmark has gone from being one of Europe’s economically weakest countries to…

Patience and risk appetite shape young people's choice of education

Why do some upper secondary graduates choose a long degree with a steep career trajectory, while…

Psychologist: Capitalism has three possible futures

In a new book, associate professor Séamus Power outlines three realistic scenarios for the future o…

When the green transition hits the backyard

We broadly support the green transition. But when it changes our landscape, our daily lives, or our…

When children bring viruses home, it can take a heavy toll on younger siblings later in life

Infants exposed to respiratory illnesses via older siblings typically fare worse in terms of…

New research identifies the types of dishonesty that occur in a relationship – and their consequences

From ‘harmless’ white lies to infidelity, dishonesty in romantic relationships is a complex…

Competition from Chinese imports is causing CO₂ emissions to rise globally

Danish companies emit less CO₂ when they relocate certain tasks abroad. At the same time, emissions…

First graduates from new psychology programme

A new master’s programme at the University of Copenhagen, run in collaboration with Region Zealand,…

Artificial intelligence

AI gigafactories require political decisions – not just technological investments

The EU plans to build massive AI gigafactories, and Denmark has thrown its hat into the ring. But…

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