Exploring 150 years of Danish basic research

In 2026, the Carlsberg Foundation celebrates its 150th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Strandberg Publishing has released the book 'From Yeast to Universe – Danish Basic Research Supported by the Carlsberg Foundation: 150 Highlights from 150 Years'. A total of 25 researchers have examined the Carlsberg Foundation’s extensive grant history and selected 150 examples of significant and memorable Danish basic research supported by the foundation since 1876. Explore a selection of these research stories and discover how basic research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities not only generates knowledge in the present, but also gives rise to insights that continue to grow over time.