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Infinite scrolling. Hyper-personalised feeds. These features are not accidental, they are central to how platforms like TikTok keep users engaged.

As the world seeks sustainable energy solutions, the potential of microalgae to produce renewable biofuels is gaining significant attention.

Resistant starch, present in cooked and cooled potatoes, rice, or pasta, might be the latest hit on food blogs and among nutrition enthusiasts, but it turns out its impact on our gut is also being studied in the context of neurodegenerative diseases.

Deepening our understanding of Luxembourg's colonial past Luxembourger Kevin Goergen works as a doctoral researcher at the C²DH and is focusing on the colonial history of his country, especially in the Congo Basin, through the COLUX project.

The grim landscape of criminal offences against human rights has rapidly evolved with digital technologies facilitating surveillance, exploitation or trafficking.

Solar panels are everywhere, but did you know that a significant part of the sunlight they receive still goes to waste? Prof. Susanne Siebentritt and her team at the University of Luxembourg are developing a new generation of solar cells that could change that.

Quantum computers are not just the next generation of computer, they are a revolution in how we think about computation itself.

Do we climb the social ladder alone or with help from our communities? Early childhood education (ECE) policies are betting on the former.

In the next weeks, we propose a three-part Sports and Economics series where we present and explain sports-themed academic papers from our Department of Economics and Management researchers.

Digital medical devices (DMDs), ranging from medical-grade health apps on your smartphone to wearable sensors on your shoes, will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare.

Imagine a world where quantum computing solves problems that even our most powerful supercomputers can't handle today.

WHO Pandemic Agreement signed On 20 May 2025, during its annual meeting, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved the long-awaited Pandemic Agreement, setting the stage for a more coordinated and equitable global response to future health emergencies.