Research reveals a fungus that infects trapdoor spiders, manipulating their behavior. Study led by João Araújo, Villum Young Investigator, opens doors to potential new medicines and eco-friendly pest control. www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/... #TheLastOfUs #Research #Fungi #Science

TOP RESEARCHERS RECEIVE MULTI-MILLION DKK GRANTS Eleven top researchers receive more than DKK 300 million from @villumfonden.bsky.social for research that cover everything from quantum mathematics to plastic recycling and low-energy data communication. Read more: villumfonden.dk/en/news/top-...

A bit more on our new @villumfonden.bsky.social project on asylum law and Explainable AI in the @ucph.bsky.social magazine (in Danish) uniavisen.dk/kunstig-inte...

SUPPORTING THE QUANTUM SPECIALISTS OF TOMORROW With DKK 60 million from Villum Foundation, the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark are launching a new PhD programme focused on quantum research. villumfonden.dk/en/nyhed/new... #QuantumTechnolog #PhDprogram

Congratulations to astrophysicist Johan Samsing 🌌 Winner of the MERAC Prize for Best Early Career Researcher – for his work on black holes and gravitational waves. Villum Foundation is proud to have supported his journey. 🔗 uniavisen.dk/en/astrophys...

How does generative AI affect grant applications? A new report from Villum Foundation sums up researchers’ views in a draft policy – with recommendations on responsibility, pitfalls, application and transparency. 🔗 Read more: villumfonden.dk/en/news/new-... #AI #generativeAI #researchfunding