Latest news from the Faculty of Science

• 30.04.2026

  Fabian Haiden receives DKK 18.2 million from the Villum Foundation

  With a new programme, the Villum Foundation supports researchers at particularly competitive stages of their careers. One of the nine recipients identified as having the potential to push the boundaries of science is mathematician Fabian Haiden.

• 28.04.2026

  5 Things You Should Know About Disease Carrying Bacteria Around You

  Pathogens—such as streptococci and staphylococci—are everywhere around us. But they don’t always make us sick. When are they harmless? And when do they become dangerous? Find out in this explainer, produced in collaboration with microbiologist Clare Kirkpatrick.

• 16.04.2026

  Turning Waste into Green Energy: DKK 50 Million for Microbe Research

  How can we generate more green energy from our organic waste? With almost DKK 50 million in funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, a new research project will search for microbiological solutions.

• 13.04.2026

  5 Things You Should Know About Women’s Fat Cells

  Men and women have different kinds of fat. For example, women generally have more fat cells than men, but that does not make them less healthy. Together with obesity researcher Anne Loft, we take a closer look at what sets women’s fat cells apart.

• 09.04.2026

  Unexpected Predator: Jellyfish Shown to Hunt Polychaete worms

  During warm summer nights when the full moon rises, some species of polychaetes swim up from the seafloor to spawn. It’s a perilous journey, because hungry jellyfish are waiting in the water column. This has now been documented for the first time.

• 09.04.2026

  Bringing More Mathematics and Science into Schools

  A book and a website filled with practical teaching materials are among the results of two projects supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Their aim has been to strengthen the quality of mathematics and science education.

• 24.03.2026

  Hidden microbial network could drive methane production in the seafloor

  New discovery: Previously unknown microorganisms use naturally occurring conductive particles to produce methane in coastal sediments. This overlooked mechanism may help explain new ways how greenhouse gases form beneath the seafloor.

• 10.03.2026

  5 things you should know about your passwords

  Many passwords are embarrassingly easy to crack — and if you’re still relying on “12345” or “admin”, it’s time for a rethink. Together with cybersecurity expert Peter Mayer, we break down why strong passwords matter more than ever — and what you can do today to protect yourself.

• 02.03.2026

  Are These Killer Whales Cannibals? They Probably Don’t Think so Themselves

  Two discoveries of torn-off killer whale fins bearing clear tooth marks from conspecifics point toward cannibalism – but according to SDU’s whale researcher, the explanation isn’t quite that simple.

• 18.02.2026

  5 things you should know about the medicine in your home

  Over-the-counter or prescription? Most of us have one or more medicinal products lying around at home. Here is a guide to handling your home pharmacy responsibly, created in collaboration with professor in pharmacy, René Holm.

• 09.02.2026

  Deep-sea Microbes Get Unexpected Energy Boost

  New discovery overturns long held assumptions that the deep ocean is a “nutrient desert”, reshapes our understanding of the ocean’s carbon cycle

• 05.02.2026

  Air Pollution Can Undermine the Health Benefits of Exercise

  A jog in the fresh air is usually seen as a recipe for better health. But what if the air isn’t fresh at all? According to researchers, air pollution can sometimes be so harmful that outdoor exercise may do more harm than good.

• 28.01.2026

  Cells Have a Built-in Capacity Limit for Copying DNA, and it Could Impact Cancer Treatment

  A research team has identified a new mechanism that controls DNA’s ability to replicate – and thereby a cell’s ability to divide. Since cancer cells are characterized by aggressive division, this discovery is significant for cancer research.

• 22.01.2026

  Bird retinas work without oxygen – solving an old biological puzzle

  Neural tissue normally dies quickly without oxygen. Yet bird retinas − among the most energy-demanding tissues in the animal kingdom – function permanently without it. This allowed birds their razor sharp vision and ability to migrate at high altitudes.

• 12.01.2026

  New study: How weight loss benefits the health of your fat tissue

  Shedding pounds almost invariably brings health benefits. But until now, it has been unclear to what extent weight loss also restores the health of the fat tissue itself. A new study offers insights into the profound changes in fat tissue in response to weight loss.