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Health · Nov 11, 2026Growing older in Luxembourg: distinguishing where you live from decisions about careIn Luxembourg, a trusted person, an advance directive and the choice of where to live do not address the same questions. Here is what each of these tools can help you prepare for.↗
Health · Nov 11, 2026Obesity: what BMI measures, and what it does not tell usA study reanalysing data from 844 108 adults sheds light on what waist circumference and assessments of organ function add beyond BMI.↗
Economy · Nov 11, 2026Health insurance in Luxembourg: what the contribution increase in 2027 will changeThe health and maternity insurance contribution rate is due to rise from 5.60% to 5.85% on 1 January 2027. Here is how the increase will be shared and why it is intended to preserve the scheme’s reserve.↗
Economy · Nov 11, 2026Trains in Luxembourg: more passengers, but fewer kilometres in 2025CFL reports a record number of passengers carried in 2025, while passenger-kilometres fell by 1.45%. The difference between these indicators sheds light on the performance of Luxembourg’s railways.↗
Football · Nov 11, 2026Luxembourg–Estonia: how to get to the stadium and get home after the matchTram, P+R, K shuttle or bus 18: options for getting to the Stade de Luxembourg on 13 November and, above all, the timetables to check for the journey home.↗
Basic science · Nov 11, 2026Why fungi are neither plants nor animalsNeither plants nor animals, fungi are distinguished by how they feed, the organisation of their bodies and their place in the evolutionary tree.↗
Technology · Nov 11, 2026What to do with an old Android phone?Offline maps, a webcam, a music player or a games console: an old Android phone can still come in handy. The choice depends on its condition, its updates and how you plan to use it.↗
Nature and environment · Nov 11, 2026The scent of plants: what animals find in itVolatile molecules can attract insects to an inflorescence or help bats find fruit. But a perceptible smell is not always a signal whose function is known.↗
Nature and environment · Nov 11, 2026In Kenya, drought is transforming the Daasanach pastoral way of lifeIn northern Kenya, a drought from 2020 to 2023 reduced Daasanach herds and changed diets, mobility and livelihoods. Monitoring through to 2024 reveals an uneven recovery: reported insecurity eased faster than livestock losses, while some nutritional effects persisted.↗
Technology · Nov 11, 2026Connected devices: why cybersecurity is coming into the kitchenAttacks that disrupted refrigeration in French supermarkets are a reminder that a digital device can have physical consequences. The European Cyber Resilience Act imposes new obligations on manufacturers according to a phased timetable.↗
AI · Nov 11, 2026Gemini 4 Carbon: what Google wants to entrust to an AI agentGoogle is making Gemini 4 Carbon available to new users, with different levels of access depending on the product. Its stated performance in coding, agentic tasks and search should be considered in light of the tests and safeguards required.↗
Economy · Nov 11, 2026Tobacco in Luxembourg: what remains under negotiation in BrusselsThe compromise discussed by 26 states, including Luxembourg, is not yet law. What it could change for excise duties and the transport of cigarettes.↗
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