Boys ditch books when schools close - girls keep reading

Education - Mar 24
Education

Reading When holidays or pandemics shut down schools, gender differences in children's reading habits widen; boys stop reading, while girls continue, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. The researchers say their findings suggest that boys are more dependent on school routines and expectations than girls.

Psychology - Mar 10

Dark personality levels relate to people’s job interests and chosen careers

Psychology

Psychology People with high scores on the so-called Dark Factor of Personality have significantly less interest in social and creative jobs. This is shown by new research from the Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science (SODAS) and the Department of Psychology.

Veterinary - Feb 23

How horses whinny: Whistling while singing

Veterinary

Animals A horse's whinny is an unusually distinctive mix of sounds including both high and low frequencies.

Health - Mar 3

Tool can improve treatment outcomes for patients with high blood pressure and cholesterol

Communication tool can improve treatment outcomes for patients with high blood pressure and cholesterol A new study from the University of Southern Denmark shows that when people are given a clear and concrete understanding of their heart health alongside their usual treatment, they can achieve significant improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Health - Feb 19

Newly discovered virus linked to colorectal cancer

Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have identified a new virus in a common gut bacterium. The virus is found significantly more often in patients with colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the Western world and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

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