Professor Rosa Angela Fabio on the Strength of Intellectual Humility
Explore the importance of critical thinking and intellectual humility, and discover who demonstrates it more: politicians or scientists.
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Europe
Study from Flanders, Belgium Reveals Hidden Loneliness Among Childless Adults
A study from Flanders, Belgium shows that adults without children experience higher levels of loneliness, with the strongest impact seen in middle age.
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When the Genetic Map Gets It Wrong
Just as a navigation system cannot recognise a road that is missing from its map, genetic analysis can misinterpret a perfectly normal human variant if it is not properly represented in the reference genome. Researchers at Semmelweis University in Hungary warn that this could become a significant challenge for preventive medicine.
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What 125 European Commission Press Releases Reveal About Resilience, Finance and Ukraine’s European Path
Professor Sébastien Bourdin, author of the study, explains how the findings of this study can be used in the future
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Disinformation and Emotions in the 2024 US and EU Elections: How Emotions Shape What People Believe
A new study on the 2024 US and EU elections reveals how emotions drive disinformation, with insights from co-author Andreu Casero-Ripollés.
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A parasite that feeds on tears has been detected in Estonia for the first time in a dog
The first molecularly confirmed case of Thelazia callipaeda in a dog in Estonia highlights the growing risk of this tear-feeding zoonotic parasite spreading across Europe, likely linked to pet travel.
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How Unequal Is AI Readiness in EU E-Government Systems?
We spoke with Mijail Naranjo-Zolotov, corresponding author of a study on unequal AI readiness across EU member states.
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New World Leishmaniasis Diagnosed for the First Time in Romania
A 25-year-old woman developed cutaneous leishmaniasis after traveling to Panama and Costa Rica, marking the first imported New World case in Romania and highlighting the challenges of diagnosing and treating rare tropical infections in countries where they are not usually seen.
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Through the story of two Labradors, this study shows how breeding conditions shape a dog’s entire life
According to Four Paws (2024), around 2.4 million dogs enter the Western European pet market each year from Eastern European breeding establishments, while at the same time the number of abandoned dogs continues to rise.
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Inside the “Zelensky Moment”: What European Investment Patterns Reveal About Geopolitical Risk
We spoke with Dr. Plantinga, lead author of a recent study on the ‘Zelensky moment.’ As Dr. Plantinga notes, ‘European security and political unity benefit when Europeans share the same beliefs and opinions about geopolitical risks.’
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Scientists from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos investigated self-medication among people experiencing pain in the European Union
This study examines the prevalence of self-medication among individuals experiencing pain across EU countries using EHIS data (2018–2020).
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Un parásito que se alimenta de lágrimas ha sido detectado por primera vez en Estonia en un perro
El primer caso confirmado molecularmente de Thelazia callipaeda en un perro en Estonia pone de relieve el creciente riesgo de propagación de este parásito zoonótico que se alimenta de lágrimas, probablemente relacionado con los viajes de mascotas.
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Seeing the Person Behind the Screen: Supporting Oncology Patients Through Communication in the Digital Age
Insights from Marij Hillen, corresponding author of the study, on how oncologists’ communication supports cancer patients navigating online health information.
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Médicos irlandeses informan del primer caso conocido de infección dual por Trichosporon inkin tras un trasplante de pulmón
Un caso único de infección concurrente en el espacio pleural y en el torrente sanguíneo causada por Trichosporon inkin en un paciente con trasplante pulmonar subraya la importancia de un diagnóstico preciso y de una terapia antifúngica dirigida.
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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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