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2011.12.05 | Research
Researchers use laser to ‘photograph’ the forbidden passage of electrons
In quantum mechanics, particles can travel through areas that are forbidden according to classical physics, a phenomenon called tunnelling. Researchers at Aarhus University and ETH Zurich in Switzerland have now mapped precisely where the particle emerges after its passage.
2011.11.30 | Research
New approach to early diagnosis of oral cancer
Along with researchers from Australia and Norway, a research team at Aarhus University has found a new, simple and non-invasive method to diagnose oral cancer at an early stage, one of the most important parameters for successful treatment of the cancer.
2011.11.23 | Awards
Business and Social Sciences gains international recognition
The international magazine, European CEO, has recently elected Aarhus University, Business and Social Sciences as the most innovative business school in Northern Europe.
2011.11.23 | Awards
Researchers from Science and Technology nominated for Danish Research Results of the Year 2011
Videnskab.dk has selected three research results from Aarhus University – all from Science and Technology – among the ten nominations for the Danish Research Results of the Year 2011. The winner is determined by readers of the website, and you can help select the winner by voting at videnskab.dk no later than Sunday 27 November.
2011.11.14 | Research
iNANO students win biodesign competition at Harvard University
Five Bachelor’s degree students from the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Centre (iNANO), Aarhus University, won the BIOMOD Grand Prize in the international BIOMOD Design Competition at Harvard University with their design of a new type of nanomedicine.
2011.11.08 | Research
PFC substances increase risk of breast cancer
A new research project involving Greenland women with breast cancer shows for the first time a clear link between the risk of breast cancer and exposure to perfluorocarbons found in products such as raincoats, pizza trays and baking paper. More substances ought to be prohibited according to the Aarhus University researcher behind the study
2011.11.08 | Research
Cancer cells sent on space journey
Aarhus professor currently testing thyroid cancer cells in weightless conditions in Chinese spacecraft.
2011.11.16 | Research
Researchers solve economic puzzle
Two researchers from Aarhus University, Business and Social Sciences have solved a puzzle for international economics research. Why do some figures show that export increases productivity when others suggest the opposite?
2011.11.10 | Research
Challenge: feeding nine billion people
Danish knowledge, experience and efficiency in agricultural production will be extremely valuable at a time when the growing number of people on our planet need to be fed in a healthy and sustainable manner.
2011.11.03 | News from the management
New director at iNANO
On 1 February 2012, Professor Niels Christian Nielsen takes over the leadership at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Centre (iNANO), Aarhus University, from Professor Flemming Besenbacher, who has been appointed Chairman of the Carlsberg Foundation’s Supervisory Board. Just a few days prior to taking up his new appointment, Professor Besenbacher…
2011.11.01 | Research
iNANO strengthens ties to China
During a recent roundtrip in China, Professor and Director Flemming Besenbacher from the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, iNANO, was appointed Overseas Director and Honorary Professor at Tongji and Jiangsu University, respectively.