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At a time when fears about demographic change dominate political headlines, new research paints a very different picture: most Americans want a United States that is more ethnically and religiously diverse than it is today.
Jul 31, 2025
Inside your gut, a common microbe may be quietly shaping your metabolism. Scientists have discovered that Ruminococcus torques, a widely shared gut bacterium, produces two hormone-like proteins that influence weight gain, blood sugar, and bone density.
Jul 31, 2025
Scientists have discovered that bacteria commonly found in cows produce signaling molecules that can effectively treat antibiotic-resistant infections…
Jul 16, 2025
A team at the University of Copenhagen’s Niels Bohr Institute has unveiled a hybrid quantum network that dramatically improves the precision of sensors used in fields from gravitational wave astronomy to biomedical diagnostics.
Jul 4, 2025
A mother's diet during pregnancy may significantly influence her child's risk of developing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism, according to groundbreaking research involving more than 60,000 mother-child pairs.
May 28, 2025
A remarkable genetic mutation that shields millions of Europeans from HIV infection has been traced back nearly 7,000 years to a single individual who lived near the Black Sea, according to groundbreaking research from the University of Copenhagen.
May 9, 2025
New research challenges long-held beliefs about the essential role of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) in skeletal muscle health, suggesting our muscles may be far more resilient to NAD deficiency than previously thought.
May 2, 2025
A surprising discovery about how skin responds to sun exposure is prompting scientists to rethink their understanding of sunburn.
Jan 17, 2025
New research from the University of Copenhagen reveals that popular plant-based milk alternatives undergo significant chemical changes during processing that affect their nutritional value.
Dec 13, 2024
Summary: Scientists have discovered a new drug target that reduces appetite and increases calorie burning without the nausea common to current weight loss medications.
Nov 14, 2024
Summary: New genetic analysis of ancient Rapa Nui (Easter Island) inhabitants refutes the popular "ecocide" theory and confirms pre-European contact with Indigenous Americans, challenging long-held beliefs about the island's history.
Sep 11, 2024
Summary: New genetic evidence supports the theory that Neanderthals' isolated lifestyle may have contributed to their extinction, highlighting the importance of social connections in human evolution.
Sep 11, 2024
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have gained an unprecedented understanding of the ice evolution in East Antarctica, thanks to a trove of forgotten…
May 30, 2024
In a new study, researchers Johanne Nedergård from the University of Copenhagen and Gary Lupyan from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have delved into the little-known phenomenon of anendophasia, or the absence of an inner voice.
May 14, 2024
