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Female Ixodes ricinus tick on a dry stem, photographed in Germany.

Nature and environment · Nov 6, 2026Ticks: why a hedgerow and a forest do not tell the same story about riskAn INRAE and CNRS model examines ticks at the scale of the bocage. What it measures, its limitations and the precautions that remain useful in autumn.

Permafrost ice exposed by erosion on the bank of Birch Creek, Alaska.

Climate · Nov 6, 2026Arctic methane: why estimates are not yet telling the same storyThe AMPAC-Net review highlights a gap between two methods of estimating emissions. Understanding this difference means distinguishing stored carbon, released gases and measurements in the atmosphere.

Facade of the Cercle municipal in Luxembourg, archival photograph from 2012.

Cinema · Nov 6, 2026Portuguese cinema in Luxembourg: nine films, two venues and several ways inThe festival runs from 6 to 13 November at Ciné Utopia and Cercle Cité. From documentaries to Paulo Rocha, here are the screenings and pointers to help you plan your itinerary.

Entrance to the Alen Tramsschapp in Limpertsberg, archive photograph of the cultural centre.

Visual arts · Nov 6, 2026Salon du CAL 2026: an opportunity to explore Luxembourgish artFrom 7 to 22 November, the Tramsschapp will host 44 artists and more than 110 works. Opening hours, guided tours and pointers for exploring the salon without mistaking it for a retrospective.

Cross-section of a composter showing several layers of organic materials, illustrative photograph.

Nature and environment · Nov 6, 2026Compost and PFAS: what QualiAgro’s monitoring still needs to clarifyINRAE and Veolia are extending their cooperation on agricultural composts. The benefits for soils are documented; the fate of PFAS and microplastics requires separate monitoring.

The first Airbus A350 taking off in Toulouse, an archive photograph illustrating civil aviation.

Climate · Nov 6, 2026Aviation and climate: why changing fuel does not solve the whole equationA study compares aviation pathways with planetary boundaries. To understand its findings, we need to look at fuel life cycles, the resources used and traffic assumptions.

A path through a broadleaf forest near Echternach, illustrative photograph from 2019.

Nature and environment · Nov 6, 2026Biodiversity: what satellites can measure, and what needs checking on the groundThe ESA is strengthening its ecosystem-monitoring tools. But a protected area on a map does not, by itself, prove that nature is doing better there. Here’s how to read this new data.

Aerial view of Heimdal Glacier and snow-covered terrain in eastern Greenland, illustrative photograph.

Climate · Nov 6, 2026In Greenland, a lake beneath the ice delays the release of meltwaterBeneath Flade Isblink, an invisible reservoir fills in summer and empties mainly in autumn. Satellites reveal why the date of melting alone is not enough to predict when water will arrive downstream.

Lentil soup served with bread and lemon, illustrative photograph.

Health · Nov 6, 2026Nutrition for older people: preserving appetite without normalising weight lossAn INRAE feature highlights the importance of enjoying food as we age. How to distinguish a smaller appetite from a risk of malnutrition and a situation that should be assessed.

Rives de Clausen in Luxembourg, an archive photograph of the neighbourhood in 2023.

Culture · Nov 6, 2026Design Market: a day to discover the new Design Hub in ClausenOn 14 November, around thirty creators will be on hand for the opening of the Design Hub in Clausen. Free entry, workshops by booking: what you need to know to plan your visit.

Central library of UNAM in Mexico City, an illustrative photograph of Latin American higher education.

Education · Nov 6, 2026AI at university: in Latin America, use is outpacing the rulesA survey of 200 institutions highlights a gap between adoption and strategy. In education, using AI is not enough to prove its effectiveness.

An earthworm photographed in Plužna, Slovenia, illustrating soil fauna.

Nature and environment · Nov 6, 2026SolsVivants: understanding what organisms beneath our feet doThe CNRS-INRAE programme is starting with €9 million over five years. Its challenge: to link organisms and their interactions to how soils actually function.