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Children undergo scans without anaesthesia
With the help of a little brown troll named Rumle, an interactive app, and a child-friendly scanning environment, even very young children can now undergo MRI scans without requiring anaesthesia.
New insight: Scientists identify genes driving cancer spread
By pinpointing specific genes that fuel cancer metastasis, researchers pave the way for more precise and effective treatments.
Can carrots be used to treat diabetes?
Current research from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) reveals that carrots may help regulate blood sugar and improve gut flora – a combination that could potentially benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Soon, a flying toolbox can maintain Danish power lines
With the green transition, there is a need for an optimised power grid. In a new project at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), researchers and companies will develop IoT sensor and robotic systems that can make the maintenance of high-voltage power lines easier, cheaper, and greener.
DKK 88 million for researchers at SDU
As many as 28 SDU researchers have just received Carlsberg grants to create ground-breaking research results within their respective fields.
She has visited the factories that make your t-shirt: “You could question whether it borders on forced labour”
Julie Bundgaard recently defended her PhD on garment production in Bangladesh at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark. She calls for political action and a debate on the conditions in the factories that produce our clothes. And she has some simple advice for what you, as a consumer, can do.
"Superman" Bacteria Offer a Sustainable Boost to Chemical Production
The industry—particularly the pharmaceutical industry—is deeply reliant on bacteria in their production. Now, researchers present a “superman suit” to put on the bacteria, so that they can produce chemicals with less energy, fewer solvents, and reduced waste.
The majority of children and young people find it easy to sort plastic waste
Results from this year’s Mass Experiment reveal that only 13% of surveyed children and young people found sorting plastic waste difficult.
New flagship centre at SDU and OUH
The Centre for Integrated Multi-Omics in Precision Medicine (CIMP) has received the academic seal of approval from SDU and OUH as the new research flagship across the two institutions.
New Stone Reefs in Odense Fjord Aim to Boost Biodiversity
Stone reefs are important habitats for aquatic animals. Now, two new reefs are being created in Odense Fjord, and the partners behind the project hope for improved biodiversity.
SDU gets two new master's degree programmes
The University of Southern Denmark has received the green light from the Ministry of Higher Education and Science to offer two new master's degree programmes. Both will be offered at SDU's campus in Sønderborg.
Former brigadier general Ole Kværnø becomes director of new centre for defence drones
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the National Defence Technology Centre (NFC) have joined forces to create a new Danish centre to strengthen collaborations between the Armed Forces, technology companies, and researchers and to accelerate the development of defence drones.
Researchers map PFAS exposure among the youngest
In a new project, researchers from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) are investigating the exposure of foetuses and infants to "forever chemicals," paving the way for updated recommendations.
New AI technology to help doctors detect lung cancer earlier
Just as a car's diagnostic system quickly identifies technical issues, the new technology aims to assist radiologists in swiftly and accurately identifying lung diseases.
Owl Pellets and Bite Marks on Nuts: Take a Walk in the Forest and Help Researchers Track the Dormouse
The hazel dormouse is rare in Denmark. It is found ion Funen and Zealand, and it was recently spotted in Jutland. Now, a biologist from SDU and Naturama is asking for help to determine where it lives by looking for signs such as owl pellets and bite marks on nuts.
Ancient techniques could encourage plant-based eating
An international team of researchers, led by scientists from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), aims to unleash the flavour potential of plant-based products through fermentation and to make these techniques scalable for the food industry. The project is funded by the EU with a total budget of more than 34 million Danish kroner.
Psychiatric Patients Increasingly Prescribed Multiple Medications
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have conducted the most extensive study of its kind, uncovering a significant increase in the use of multiple antipsychotic medications despite recommendations in clinical guidelines.
Exploring Earth-abundant manganese’s potential to replace rare and expensive metals
With a DKK 16.5 million grant, chemist Christina Wegeberg sets out to explore the potential of the Earth-abundant metal manganese to harvest sunlight. If she succeeds, manganese may serve as an alternative to the rare and expensive noble metals used today.
Prestigious ERC Grants for two outstanding researchers at SDU
Lars Boje Mortensen and Bo Thamdrup are among the recipients of the European Research Council's Synergy Grants. Their projects will receive DKK 97 million and DKK 73 million respectively to investigate books from the Middle Ages and the ocean's nitrogen cycle.
Researchers will use robotics and AI in cancer treatment
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), in collaboration with European partners, are working on using robotics and AI to diagnose and treat various cancers, with a solution expected ready in just a few years.
Researchers will use robotics and AI in cancer treatment
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), in collaboration with European partners, are working on using robotics and AI to diagnose and treat various cancers, with a solution expected ready in just a few years.
Surgery is the Optimal Solution for Patients with Severe Hip Osteoarthritis
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have shown that total hip replacement is more effective than exercise alone for individuals over 50 with severe hip osteoarthritis.
Award-winning Atwood demonstrates the ethical and political potential of literature
Author Margaret Atwood receives the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award for her narratively superior and socially critical writing. We asked Associate Professor of Literature Emily Hogg why Atwood is such a recognised voice in literature.
How do you get more young people to choose vocational education?
Politicians have dreamed of solving this challenge for years, but the proportion of Danish young people in vocational education is decreasing – and is now well below the EU average. In a new research project on 7,500 European young people, SDU researchers and European partners will investigate why the young people choose or refuse vocational education. The project receives DKK 21 million from EU.
Chemical Analyses Find Hidden Elements from Renaissance Astronomer Tycho Brahe’s Alchemy Laboratory
Tycho Brahe was most famous for his contributions to astronomy. However, he also had a well-equipped alchemical laboratory where he produced secret medicines for Europe’s elite.
Why do we have fewer children – and what to do about it?
Far too few children are born – even in the otherwise family-friendly Nordic welfare states – to sustain our labour market and social model. New research from SDU Professor Pieter Vanhuysse has a surprising idea of why we lack babies in Europe.
Why do we have fewer children – and what to do about it?
Far too few children are born – even in the otherwise family-friendly Nordic welfare states – to sustain our labour market and social model. New research from SDU Professor Pieter Vanhuysse has a surprising idea of why we lack babies in Europe.
Collaboration on Odense Fjord and Funen to inspire other EU countries
Several researchers from SDU are involved in a new EU project seeking effective solutions for improving water quality and climate adaptation across Europe.
Ambitious research project addresses significant climate issue within the shipping industry
The formation of ships queuing outside ports is a widespread problem, leading to unnecessary fuel consumption and, consequently, CO2 emissions. With a total budget of 7,5 million euros, a new European research project, spearheaded by the University of Southern Denmark, is set to find a solution.
From Denmark to Ghana: Mathias creates sustainable water supply
Mathias Thuborg Madsen works at the Danish Embassy in Ghana, where he is leading a Danish-Ghanaian collaboration to improve the country’s water sector. He studied Market and Management Anthropology at SDU and has always been curious about people and the world.
ocean alkalinity enhancement
The CO2 levels in the atmosphere continue to rise as we strive to reduce our emissions. Now, an international team of researchers proposes a radical solution: pour crushed stone into the sea and it will empower the water to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere.
Grants of DKK 43 million to make the Danish/German border region more climate resilient
The EU's Interreg program has granted support for two projects led by SDU Climate Cluster, aiming to strengthen collaborative climate efforts in the region.
Danish technology will revolutionise thermal camouflage
The startup DECPT, led by former SDU-ph.d. Jeanette Hvam, has developed a new form of thermal camouflage that could change the game in warfare. The invention could not only save lives, but also shape the future of military technology.
Danish technology will revolutionise thermal camouflage
The startup DECPT, led by former SDU-ph.d. Jeanette Hvam, has developed a new form of thermal camouflage that could change the game in warfare. The invention could not only save lives, but also shape the future of military technology.
Researchers want to safeguard small businesses against cyber threats
The changing threat landscape increases the need for companies to upgrade their cyber security, and a new research project at SDU will help small and medium-sized enterprises with this task.
Researchers find connection between PFAS exposure and overweight
A new study finds that an increased PFAS content in blood promotes increases body weight and especially added difficulty in maintaining a lower body weight after weight loss.
How to keep your New Year’s resolutions
Goals and motivation are among the most important factors for achieving what you set out to do.
New life emerges as the ice melts in the Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is one of the most rapidly warming regions on Earth and is headed towards being ice free in the summer. However, this provides opportunities for new ecosystems to develop, biologist Karl Attard argues.
Less mold, more food
Foods like fruit, vegetables and dairy products often get attacked by mold or fungus and therefore must be discarded. If we can extend the shelf life just a few days, we can save a lot of food from being thrown out. SDU researchers are trying to contribute to that.
Artificial intelligence can save nurseries one fifth of electricity bills
Gas and electricity prices have skyrocketed in recent months, for several nurseries in Denmark, this means laying off staff or turning the key. Now researchers at SDU have created a system that optimises lighting control in nurseries in relation to electricity prices, saving nurseries 20 percent on electricity bills.
Artificial intelligence can save nurseries one fifth of electricity bills
Gas and electricity prices have skyrocketed in recent months, for several nurseries in Denmark, this means laying off staff or turning the key. Now researchers at SDU have created a system that optimises lighting control in nurseries in relation to electricity prices, saving nurseries 20 percent on electricity bills.
With quantum computers, hackers can access all your sensitive information
Quantum computers are coming, and they will benefit society. But they also have a downside: their superior computing power can break today’s protection of sensitive electronic information on conventional computers. Help is on its way.
Floors in Greek luxury villa were laid with recycled glass
Several decorative mosaic floors have been excavated in a luxury villa located in present-day Turkey, once overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. New chemical analyzes reveal that recycled glass was used in laying the mosaic floors.
Bacteria to wear protection
Bacteria can contribute to a more sustainable production of chemicals, so providing a good working environment for them is a good investment. Now SDU- researchers present a nano protection suit, developed for bacteria, in Nature Communications.
Sebastian H. Mernild set to head SDU’s climate efforts
The internationally renowned Professor of Climate Change is set to head SDU’s largest-ever strategic initiative in climate change, sustainability and green transition.
Finally, the eelgrass is coming back
Scientists’ effort to bring the eelgrass back to Danish waters has proven very successful: After 2 years, there are now 70 times more eelgrass shoots in Horsens Fjord in Denmark.
Carnivores are more prone to cancer
A new study on cancer risk across mammals in zoos shows. Researchers also find that ungulates appear resistant to the disease. Could they hold clues to natural, non-toxic cancer treatments for humans?
Can theatre help climate change?
Students have been involved in improvised theatre to become aware of how to live more sustainably. Behind the project are researchers from SDU and they are impressed with the young people's dedication.
Can theatre help climate change?
Students have been involved in improvised theatre to become aware of how to live more sustainably. Behind the project are researchers from SDU and they are impressed with the young people's dedication.
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Last Updated 27.07.2024