Consumer behaviour 2023.03.03 Critical, but willing to drink: Consumers’ perspectives on the use of advanced breeding methods in dairy production Danish consumers are concerned about advanced breeding methods in dairy production. However, a new research study has found that they are willing to drink the milk as long as the methods have not been used directly on…
Forests 2023.03.02 Putting a price tag on the amenity value of private forests When it comes to venturing into and enjoying nature, forests are the people’s top choice, at least in Denmark. This is also reflected in the sales prices of properties with private forest. But beyond earnings potential,…
Authorships 2023.01.23 Study uncovers widespread unethical practice for assigning authorships A recently published survey study of PhD students reveals that an ethically questionable culture for assigning authorships to research papers is widespread within the medical and natural sciences across Europe
Food culture 2022.12.08 The wealthier we become, the fewer homemade meals we eat The wealthier we are, the less time we spend cooking and washing up. This is demonstrated by a global megatrend, now investigated by a researcher at the University of Copenhagen. The trend applies to Danes as well, who…
Digital donations 2022.11.08 "I'll pay later!" – People promise the stars and moon to charities, but donations remain unsent More than half of charitable giving via payment apps is "forgotten" as soon as a fundraiser leaves according to a new University of Copenhagen study. On the other hand, digital solutions make it easier to donate more…
Energy supply 2022.09.27 Bio-what? Half of Danes don’t know what biomass is Nearly half of Danes have never heard of Denmark’s largest source of renewable energy. The finding, reported in a study from the University of Copenhagen, is the first to explore Danish attitudes to woody biomass as an…
2022.09.20 Net zero: Copenhagen’s failure to meet its 2025 target casts doubt on other major climate plans Copenhagen recently defaulted on its pledge to become carbon-neutral by 2025. This early failure in the global race to net zero emissions may foreshadow backtracking by other target-setters, indicating that pledges to…
Religion 2022.09.13 Millions of farmers put their faith in God when making decisions A widespread belief among millions of smallholder farmers in one of the world’s poorest countries is that God determines their yields. This is shown by a study that has examined the correlation between religiosity and…
smoking 2022.08.24 More Danes quit smoking during COVID Danish smokers bought less tobacco and more of them quit smoking than usual during the COVID pandemic, according to new research from the University of Copenhagen. The result comes as a surprise given that mental health…
Peace and security 2022.08.18 What M23’s on-and-off insurgency tells us about DRC’s precarious search for peace Kasper Hoffmann (IFRO) and Christoph Vogel, Ghent University write about the development of the M23 since its early beginnings in 2012 until the dramatic escalation of conflicts today.