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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Workflow Optimisation Improves Timely Delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) in a UK Cancer Centre
We spoke with the corresponding study author, Dr Shahid Gilani, a specialist doctor in clinical oncology at the University Hospital of North Midlands.
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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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Lung Cancer Patients Struggle with Information: 40% Affected
We spoke with Debra Montague, President of Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE), about gaps in information and understanding among lung cancer patients.
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Europe Faces Urgent Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance: Experts Call for Health Literacy and Stewardship
Experts warn Europe faces a growing antimicrobial resistance crisis, urging health literacy, responsible antibiotic use, and coordinated action.
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Cocaine in Europe: Why cross-sectoral collaboration between security, justice, health, and social care is needed
Scientists warn about the rise in cocaine use in Europe and call for urgent cross-sectoral collaboration to reduce harm.
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Our Most-Read Stories That Connect Science and Human Experience
From medicine and ethics to music, environment, and human resilience, these are the most-read Unknown Focus stories of 2025 and early 2026.
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European Youth Face Uneven Access to Innovative Cancer Therapies
The OCEAN project highlights disparities in pediatric cancer trial access across Europe—some countries lead, others have none.
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