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Crisis averted: Cordons lifted on Amager

Residents near Kløvermarken, Amager can breathe a sigh of relief as toxic fumes caused by a chemical spill no longer pose a threat

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Acid used for Penicillin production

The toxic cloud hovering above Amager Tuesday morning was caused by a chemical spill of nitric acid to be used for making antibiotics. Why the acid started boiling and created a spill is still unknown

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Breaking news: Toxic chemical spill on Amager

If you are in and around Vermlandsgade, Upplandsgade, and Kløvermarken on Amager close all windows and doors and stay where you are. Chemical spill causes corrosive fumes that can damage lungs

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Science

New news for Baptist bone believers

Research team believes a handful of ancient bones buried beneath an old church in Bulgaria may be actual remains of John the Baptist, the biblical figure said to have baptised Jesus

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Opinion

Comment: The role of the Head of Studies

In this featured comment, the Student Council of Biochemistry contribute to the debate on the role of the future Head of Studies at the new merged Faculty of Science. They argue for connection and cooperation with the students as the most important assets

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Gallery: Best of student fashion: Shoes

In this edition of Best of the World Wardrobes, putting your best foot forward can literally be done with a great pair of shoes

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Culture

Party Watch: Jammed Academix

Students from universities in and outside Copenhagen met on Sankt Hans Eve at Jammed Academix to dance with bonfires, neon lights and fireworks. University Post captured the student party animals in action.

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Politics

Top UCPH scientist: Rio summit not a failure

The Rio +20 Earth Summit was not a total failure, according to professor and leader of UCPH's Sustainability Science Center Katherine Richardson. She talked to the University Post about the future of sustainability and how scientists can compete with lobbyists

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Campus

Best of student fashion: Strike a pose

These students weren't shy to strike a pose for the camera in this edition of Best of the World Wardrobes series

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Science

Public access to research under attack

The University of Copenhagen's communication department clashed with the Society of Danish Science Editors this week in debate over who gets to read research and the cost of access to science

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