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01/06 Ebola, hantavirus… how eroding global health cooperation could threaten worse crises ahead

Global health funding cracks do not bode well for pandemic governance as recent disease outbreaks are reminding us. What does this mean for developing countries and how do they cope with health emergencies?

27/05 Beyond hot flushes: what menopause can do to your heart – and why it matters

Heart disease isn’t just a “man’s problem”. Men and women’s bodies handle fats differently in midlife. What are the cardiovascular risk factors and is hormone therapy good for heart health?

20/05 How does street lighting impact wildlife and when should we turn off the lights?

For biodiversity, it’s not just about switching off street lighting, it’s about knowing when and where to turn the lights off.

19/05 Wise leadership pays off. Here’s how to apply it in the workplace

Companies and managers aiming for organizational excellence should “wise up”. Here’s how.

06/05 From Schuman's post-war declaration to the EU today, the Historical Archives unpack how Europe came together

The construction of Europe after WWII sought to promote political and economic cooperation among European nations. The Historical Archives of the European Union in Florence are a testimony to this.

05/05 The EU measures media freedom country by country, but cross-border risks remain overlooked

The EU’s Media Pluralism Monitor research project assesses the health of national media ecosystems but what about the bigger picture beyond compliance and the risks to Europe’s information space as a whole?

26/04 Soil monitoring: what the new EU-wide ‘ground rules’ have in store for Europe

New EU legislation supporting healthier soils was adopted in December 2025 incorporating environmental DNA analysis which is proving useful but not totally efficient.

21/04 OpenAI gets set to go public: can we entrust the financial markets with ChatGPT and AI?

The prospect of a massive IPO for OpenAI is about more than just a cash injection, it poses a broader ethical question: is market-driven AI a “safe” bet?

13/04 Delivery platform workers: a survey lifts the lid on extreme hardship

An unprecedented occupational health study on takeaway delivery workers in France reveals shocking working conditions amid Europe-wide debate on their entitlement to standard employee rights.

06/04 From cowboy to crusader: how Trump distorts American mythology in the conflict with Iran

Donald Trump’s communication style, especially since the start of the US military campaign against Iran has revived several old myths that are engrained in the American psyche.

25/03 Italy: Middle East crisis pushes the Meloni government away from the US

Italy’s stance on the Middle East conflict reveals a tendency to tread cautiously to protect both its own and shared European interests while distancing itself from the United States.

25/03 French local elections: political scientist on what’s next for the hard right and radical left

What’s the upshot of France’s 2026 local elections? Did the vote put the two front-running parties RN and LFI in a stronger position for the Presidential race?

19/03 Palm oil, cocoa, coffee… who’s going to tend to tomorrow’s large tropical plantations?

Plantations are having trouble finding young labourers to sustain production. Precarious working conditions that have hardly evolved since colonial times are a poignant reminder of the lack of job attractivity.

18/03 Generative AI in business schools: friend or foe?

How can business schools best navigate the AI era? Does GenAI in higher education constitute a level playing field where educational inequality and diverse learning needs are concerned?

16/03 Beyond the ‘Spain is Different’ slogan: putting an end to tourist clichés about Spain

A fresh look at tourism in Spain revisits the “Spain is Different” slogan, revealing a longer, more complex and contested history than the 1960s boom suggests.

12/03 How biological invasions are silently remodelling ecosystems

Invasive alien species don’t only drive out other native species, they also dramatically transform soils, water and ecosystems. A new assessment tool aims to pinpoint the negative environmental impacts.

10/03 Tsunami risks in the Mediterranean: why Nice should prepare an evacuation plan

A tsunami risk in the Mediterranean is real. Coastal towns like Nice can get “Tsunami ready” by coordinating fast, effective preventive and awareness-raising efforts.

08/03 France’s National Health system explained to US citizens in 2026

France may not have oil reserves, but it does have a well-oiled public health service comprising doctors, state-funded hospitals, strong state regulation and medical expenses that are reimbursed.

05/03 France’s National Health system explained to U.S. citizens in 2026

France may not have oil reserves, but it does have a well-oiled public health service comprising doctors, state-funded hospitals, strong state regulation and medical expenses that are reimbursed.

04/03 Arrowhead points found in Central Asia could prove the presence of ‘Homo sapiens’ 80,000 years ago

Tiny triangular-shaped flints from arrowheads found in Uzbekistan shed light on how the first settlement of ‘Homo sapiens’ – our modern human ancestors – came to Europe.

03/03 Arrowhead points found in Central Asia could prove the existence of ‘Homo sapiens’ 80,000 years ago

Tiny triangular-shaped flints from arrowheads found in Uzbekistan shed light on how the first settlement of ‘Homo sapiens’ – our modern human ancestors – came to Europe.

03/03 Arrowhead marks found in Central Asia could prove the existence of ‘Homo sapiens’ 80,000 years ago

Tiny triangular-shaped points from arrowheads found in Uzbekistan shed light on how the first settlement of ‘Homo sapiens’ – our modern human ancestors – came to Europe.

02/03 Why we shouldn’t abandon handwriting at school

In today’s classrooms, pens and exercise books are increasingly having to make way for screens and keyboards. Does technology help pupils write as efficiently?

26/02 Lifting the lid on unknown coral microbiomes living in the Pacific ocean

Several years worth of findings from a floating laboratory have tapped into a well-stocked coral library of taxonomic, genetic and chemical diversity, previously unknown to Science and Medicine.

25/02 European Capitals of Culture: a diplomatic linchpin in an unstable world?

In a geopolitical landscape that is more and more fragmented, the European Capitals of Culture initiative and its evolving role in fostering diplomacy and unity are up for debate.

24/02 Agroecology: rethinking global policy efficiency and funding priorities to overcome the blind spot in climate action

Policy frameworks shaping farming in the EU and beyond are suffering from funding misalignment and fragmented priorities, resulting in ineffective global climate efforts.

23/02 Minding the gap between the art of deal-making and the art of diplomacy, or how to handle Donald Trump

Snap decisions, hard bargaining and public provocation… Donald Trump never ceases to throw off his partners. How can foreign policy best tackle his behaviour.

22/02 What is ‘Edge AI’? What does it do and what can be gained from this alternative to cloud computing?

Does cloud-free AI have the cutting-edge over data processing and storage on centralised, remote servers by providers like Google Cloud? Is AI-powered edge computing safer? More trusted?

17/02 Too little, too concentrated: why AI start-up funding in Africa needs rethinking

In Africa, four countries cover the lion’s share of IA-related investments. But a few other countries on the continent are displaying undeniable potential in the field.

17/02 Developing lab-grown human cartilage… using apples!

Some medical conditions involve cartilage tissue loss, which is why skin grafting is vital. Lab-grown cartilage could be the way forward for human tissue repair and reducing animal testing.

16/02 Home care: The Dutch model that challenges bureaucracy

Silver economy: an in-home help service provider in the Netherlands is revolutionising care delivery for the elderly with a streamlined, patient-centred approach that trusts community nurses and caregivers.

12/02 Valentine’s Day: What’s love got to do with habit-building?

Our romances tell us a lot about how we live our lives and vice versa. They can help us make informed choices about changing and breaking habits or developing new ones.

08/02 When AI goes haywire: the case of the skyscraper and the slide trombone

A relatively simple experiment involving asking a generative AI to compare two objects of very different sizes allows us to reflect on the limitations of these technologies.

04/02 Where are Europe’s oldest people living? What geography tells us about a fragmenting continent

Analysis of mortality data spanning 450 regions in Europe is categorical: longevity across the continent is a two-tier affair.

03/02 AI is coming to Olympic judging: what makes it a game changer?

As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) rolls out AI-assisted judging at the Winter Olympics, how is this new technology set to revolutionise the sports industry?

29/01 The circular economy may not be taking off: Here are six ways stakeholders can make it happen

Consumers and companies need help engaging in reuse, repair and other circular practices, which have environmental and economic benefits.

28/01 Social media is boosting mental health disorders and suicidal thoughts among teens, particularly in girls

Tik Tok, Instagram, Youtube… Social Media is driving offline disorders among teenagers, suggests a large-scale report by French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses).

27/01 From Hamburg to Uganda: how an NGO learned to reinvent itself

A German NGO supporting water and hygiene initiatives in Uganda sheds light on better ways for aid organisations to serve local communities and integrate staff on the ground.

20/01 Greenland: Staying with the Polar Inuit. How a secret military base helped trigger the silent collapse of an Arctic world

In 1951, the French Explorer Jean Malaurie witnessed the building of a US military base in Greenland in near total secrecy, which marked an irreversible turning point for Inuit societies.

19/01 Accident de train à grande vitesse en Espagne : les vulnérabilités de la signalisation pourraient être la clé pour comprendre l'accident

Un changement d'aiguillage mal programmé aurait pu provoquer le déraillement.

14/01 The first ice core library in Antarctica to save humanity’s climate memory

With an average temperature of -50°C, Antarctica’s first-ever 100% natural sanctuary protects endangered ice cores from global warming.

14/01 How cocaine traffickers launder cartel money

The disappearance of 500-euro notes and the creation of bitcoin have led money laundering networks to pay drug traffickers in cryptocurrencies and ship cash to Dubai (United Arab Emirates).

08/01 Does running wear out the bodies of professionals and amateurs alike?

Amateur runners and professional athletes differ greatly in demand and support, yet both remain vulnerable to running-related injuries.

06/01 Denaturalization in the Trump era: When the State questions the citizenship of millions of Americans

Under Trump, US citizenship is again a political battleground, as expanded denaturalisation grounds threaten decades of legal protections for millions of naturalised Americans.

24/12 Ponzi schemes and financial bubbles: lessons from history

Technology bubbles have often concealed major frauds. From the railway boom to the Madoff affair, are there warning signs at the heart of the current AI frenzy?

22/12 From stadium to the wild: Sports clubs as new champions of biodiversity

Animals feature in sports club logos and become mascots, but their actual populations are declining. What if we turned this sporting attachment into concrete action?

17/12 The MAGA International: Trump’s 2025 National Security Strategy as an ideological manifesto

The document is less a summary of the country’s main diplomatic orientations than a political program with a global focus.

16/12 Is your dog or cat getting old? These simple gestures could help them live longer and happier lives

How can we support dogs and cats as they age? Practical advice from veterinary science specialists (nutrition, living arrangements, behaviours to watch out for, etc.).

10/12 ‘Is my boss a narcissist?’ How researchers look and listen for clues

Social media profiles, interviews and annual reports may offer insight into some CEOs’ narcissistic tendencies.

04/12 Why art is a prime target for organised crime

The art market attracts money-laundering activities. How can it better protect itself?

03/12 Coastal regions and climate change: how better risk assessment can help protect infrastructure and livelihoods

Better measuring the risks posed by rising sea levels and more intense storms requires rigorous, comparable and transparent assessment.

27/11 How Catholic women in 18th-century Italy defied sexual harassment in the confessional

The Vatican archives show that women reported instances of harassment and abuse to Church authorities.

19/11 ‘Digital sovereignty’: why the EU may be shifting from internet regulation to building homegrown tech

A summit on the future of the European digital sector comes after a shift in how Brussels sees its role.

12/11 Paris grapples with the remembrance of terrorist attacks, from 1974 to November 13, 2015

Of the nearly 150 attacks that have taken place in Paris since 1974, only a few have left a mark on its ‘urban memory’. Why do so many attacks remain absent from the public sphere?

06/11 Agriculture in Brazil: how land-use choices affect biodiversity and the global climate

The choices made in Brazil, where the COP30 UN climate conference takes place this month, have consequences for the entire planet.

05/11 The problem with ‘mega-COPs’: can a 50,000-person conference still tackle climate change?

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the COP30 UN climate change conference in Brazil. Can they all be heard?

03/11 Syrian forced migrants in Turkey have built businesses despite challenges. Here’s what has helped them succeed

Research into these entrepreneurs may carry lessons for societies and governments around the world.

30/10 Educational pathways drive France’s gender pay gap – what our research shows

Region-level data from France indicate that some masters-level specialities dominated by women have low levels of remuneration once in employment.

21/10 AI and online shopping: how Shein, Temu and others get you hooked

The success of e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein is based on highly effective marketing tools. Artificial intelligence has become a major lever for building customer loyalty.

16/10 With delay of pension reform, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu puts France’s Socialist Party back in the spotlight

Will the new French government last? The suspension of the controversial reform until after the 2027 French presidential election was key to the Socialist Party agreeing not to support a potential no-confidence vote in the government.

14/10 The troubling relevance of Woody Guthrie’s new album, released 58 years after his death

In his lyrics, the folksinger and herald of US postwar social struggles described his era. In some ways, it resembles our own.

08/10 Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy handed five-year prison term for criminal conspiracy over Gaddafi money

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will be imprisoned. This decision illustrates the growing independence of the judiciary and the application of the principle of equality before the law.

07/10 Lecornu, Bayrou, Barnier: how the resignation of three French prime ministers signals a profound crisis in democracy

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s decision to step down follows decades of disruption to politics in France.

06/10 Sexual harassment, hostility… unforeseen consequences of the ‘customer is king’ mentality

Today, customers have more power than ever. But is that a good thing?

02/10 Inside the new repairability scores for smartphones and tablets in the EU

The EU energy label for these devices now includes scores aimed at drawing consumers to products that are easier to fix.

25/09 From selling cars to selling handbags: with the arrival of Luca de Meo at Kering (Gucci, Balenciaga), is luxury becoming a sector like any other?

The former Renault executive’s new post marks more than just a change in leadership.

23/09 The group Louis Vuitton (LVMH), a gift to the Musée d’Orsay and a huge tax incentive – business as usual?

In 2023, the French luxury giant LVMH participated in the acquisition of an Impressionist painting by the Musée d’Orsay, a transaction combining patronage, public relations and tax optimisation.

22/09 How users can make their AI companions feel real – from picking personality traits to creating fan art

The strong bonds that users are forming with their AI chatbots rest on the human imagination at work.

18/09 Millennial pink, gen Z yellow, brat green… Tell me your favourite colours, and I’ll guess your generation

Each era has its signature colours: baby boomers’ pastels, millennials’ pink, gen Z’s yellow and neon green – hues that reflect culture and mood as much as fashion.

17/09 Impostor syndrome: the cost of being ‘superwoman’ at work and beyond

Female leaders are under pressure to excel, professionally and personally, without showing weakness or strain. A milestone in psychology describes a potential consequence.

17/09 The history of strikes in France

Thursday, 18 September is a day of national strike action in France. What role have strikes played in French history? What meaning do they have today?

16/09 What babies’ cries really tell us – and why maternal instinct is a myth

Is it possible to interpret babies’ cries in order to understand their needs accurately?

09/09 Why France’s government collapsed (again), and what Macron might do next

France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou has resigned after failing to win a confidence vote. What options might President Emmanuel Macron use to break a political deadlock?

08/09 The history of strikes in union and political movements in France

The ‘block everything’ movement aims to paralyse France, and a hard-left leader has called for a general strike. What role have strikes played in French trade union and political history?

04/09 French national debt under presidents Chirac, Sarkozy, Hollande and Macron: a look at the numbers

France’s government backs a budget aimed at cutting the national debt, but it may lack enough support in parliament. An economist looks at factors behind the debt’s recent climb.

03/09 Counterfeit Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Hermès bags from China: examining an online phenomenon and its risks for consumers

False video ads for French luxury bags made in China promised unbeatable prices. Buying a fake may come with a potentially high cost.

28/08 ‘Fraud, waste and abuse’: US healthcare caught in the crossfire of a political narrative

Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid may harm vulnerable populations that depend on government-funded care. Proponents of such cuts often frame them in a different way.

26/08 Swimming in the Seine in Paris: an old pastime resurfaces in the age of global warming

Swimming in the Seine River is often framed as a novelty of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but it revives an old tradition amid climate change.

20/08 Swimming in the Seine: an old pastime resurfaces in the age of global warming

Swimming in the Seine River is often framed as a novelty of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but it revives an old tradition amid climate change.

14/08 Irregular migrants in Europe face obstacles to exercising legal rights – where they have them

There are various social and labour rights for irregular migrants in the different EU member states and the UK. But the costs of enjoying these rights can be daunting.

13/08 How to improve the monitoring of chemical contaminants in the human body

We are exposed to countless chemicals every day, some of which can harm our health. Measuring the effects of this pollution is a major challenge.

11/08 Why do we agree to take off our shoes at the airport?

What if airport security checks were more of a security spectacle, whose effectiveness was primarily symbolic and social?

06/08 Teenagers no longer answer the phone: is it a lack of manners or a new trend?

Behind teenagers’ refusal to answer the phone lies a global transformation in communication norms. Here are some explanations for parents… and everyone else.

18/07 EU efforts to measure companies’ environmental impacts have global effects. Here’s how to make them more just

Regulations on sustainability reporting must be crafted with stakeholders across value chains to minimise harm to vulnerable communities.

16/07 Patients who feel heard are more likely to stick with medical treatment

How practitioners listen and communicate helps shape patient experiences in healthcare systems.

10/07 Corporate purpose: how boards of directors monitor the mission of European companies

A study of 21 firms including Barclays, L’Oréal and Philips reveals that their boards of directors take a nuanced approach to corporate purpose.

10/07 The toxic management handbook: six guaranteed ways to make your best employees flee

Research in performance management offers a range of practices to apply without moderation – if your goal is to drive away valuable talent.

09/07 Doing business in conflict zones: what companies can learn from Lafarge’s exit from Syria

Leaders and managers must understand the complexity of armed conflicts to make responsible and ethical choices

02/07 Bali to Biarritz: Surf spot overcrowding and the fight to protect the essence of catching a wave

Surf overtourism has led to conflicts over how beaches are used and concerns over social and environmental harms. But there are ways to address these issues.

29/06 Poland, divided between Trump and the EU

With the new Polish president, nationalist Karol Nawrocki, European Trump supporters, led by Viktor Orbán, have gained an additional ally.

26/06 How Bordeaux wine estates price their bottles

Lovers of wine made in France’s Bordeaux region often ask how chateaux set their prices. The answers involve a 19th-century ranking, professional criticism and digital-age reviews.

25/06 How high-latitude peat and forest fires could shape the future of Earth’s climate

As global temperatures rise, wildfires are advancing further north. Many of them burn through peat, which contains massive amounts of carbon.

23/06 Recycling batteries from ‘urban mines’: how Europe can source critical raw materials at home

The EU is vulnerable to shortages of materials that are required for clean technologies.

19/06 Degrowth and fashion: how upcycling innovators show us how to rethink and reuse waste

Local efforts to transform discarded garments and textile waste into valuable products are evidence that fashion and degrowth are compatible.

18/06 Testing between intervals: a key to retaining information in long-term memory

Research offers insights into the ideal frequency for reviewing material to make sure it sticks.

11/06 No packaging, no problem? The potential drawbacks of bulk groceries

Selling products without packaging can lead to anti-environmental outcomes. It can also pose risks to hygiene and health.

10/06 Defence firms must adopt a ‘flexible secrecy’ to innovate for European rearmament

Military innovation requires a balance of secrecy and collaboration. Research shows how European defence firms can protect sensitive knowledge and maintain openness.

05/06 How a postwar German literary classic helped eclipse painter Emil Nolde’s relationship to Nazism

In the popular novel The German Lesson, a character based on Nolde falls victim to Nazi policies on “degenerate art”. Recent research on the painter’s life tells a more complex story.

04/06 From sovereignty to sustainability: a brief history of ocean governance

The United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) will open in Nice, France on June 9, 2025. Will it help to consolidate a new international law of the oceans?

22/05 How pro-Europe, pro-US Poland offers the EU a model for how to handle Trump

As the EU crafts responses to Washington’s agendas on defence and trade, it might look to Warsaw for inspiration.