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Wetlands While the restoration of natural areas is high on political agendas, a comprehensive new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that - after more than two decades - biodiversity growth has stalled in restored Danish wetlands. The results also suggest that time alone will not heal things because the areas are too small and dry, and nitrogen inputs from agriculture continue.

Researchers have studied the lifespans of 1,176 animal species. Among mammals, females usually live the longest - including humans - and scientists believe this pattern will continue. Women live longer than men. This can be observed all'over the world, and it has been true throughout history. But why is that, especially now that living conditions have improved in many places and access to medical care is widely available?

Antibiotic resistance Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have learned that antibiotic resistant DNA can survive on the surface of minerals such as sand or clay, and this may increase the spread of antibiotic resistance from animals to humans. Imagine one of Denmark's many picturesque beaches, the waves lapping against the shore, the golden sand and the smooth pebbles.