Professor Bryson: “The decline in the mental health of the young is of great concern”
A new study reveals that young people are facing the greatest mental health challenges worldwide, signaling an urgent need for action.
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Decades-Old Ocean Waste Off Los Angeles Raises Concerns
Lead author Dr. Gutleben told Unknown Focus what she considers the most concerning aspects of decades-old industrial waste.
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European ONTOX Project: Safer Chemicals, No Animal Testing
The European ONTOX Project, coordinated by VUB, aims to transform chemical safety with AI-driven, animal-free methods that protect human health and the environment.
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The Study: Supporting Ukrainian Scientists
A new study reveals which types of support most helped Ukrainian scientists during the war.
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Canadian Students Facing Hate in University Spaces
A new national study of 594 students reveals that hate, both online and in-person, is widespread at Canadian universities.
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A Family Meal That Almost Cost Lives: The First Cluster of Type C Botulism in Japan
Type C botulism is extremely rare in humans, with only 15 cases reported worldwide, posing a serious risk from contaminated food.
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 2025: A Year of Scientific Breakthroughs and Social Responsibility
In 2025, Vrije Universiteit Brussel showcased groundbreaking research and a strong commitment to social responsibility and critical thinking.
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Monitoreo de los túneles sumergidos de Shanghái mediante partículas cósmicas
El autor correspondiente, Kim Siang Khaw, explicó por qué Shanghái fue elegida para este estudio.
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Rare Case: Fish Bone Mimicking Urachal Cancer
A swallowed fish bone migrated through the body and formed a mass that mimicked urachal cancer.
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Preliminary evidence: Dogs can sniff out deadly cancer in other dogs
New research suggests that specially trained dogs can detect hemangiosarcoma, a highly aggressive and often fatal cancer of blood vessels, in blood samples from other dogs.
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Enfoque forense ante la catástrofe: La riada en Valencia, 2024
Entrevista sobre el estudio „Actuación médico-forense durante la riada en Valencia“ con el autor principal, Alfonso Colorado Casado de Amezúa.
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UBC enzymes show progress toward universal organs
In the article, we provide an overview of UBC’s research on universal organs and a conversation with the scientists behind the study.
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Monitoring Shanghai’s Immersed Tunnels Using Cosmic Particles
The corresponding author Kim Siang Khaw explained why Shanghai was chosen for this study.
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Study Shows Hormones and Bacteria in Breast Milk Change Daily
The first author told Unknown Focus that storing breast milk at −80°C preserves hormones and bacteria, revealing its 24-hour dynamics.
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E. coli Protein NleL Helps Bacteria Evade Gut Defenses
We spoke with Isabella Rauch, Ph.D., one of the corresponding authors of the study.
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