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Books · Nov 12, 2026« The Power Broker » in French: understanding the power behind New YorkThe French edition of « The Power Broker » makes Robert Caro’s investigation of Robert Moses accessible: how an unelected administrator shaped New York and the lives of its residents.↗
Health · Nov 12, 2026Flu remains stable in Luxembourg as COVID-19 cases riseIn Luxembourg, reported flu cases remain almost unchanged in week 45. COVID-19 and RSV are following different paths, while the wastewater indicator is moving in a different direction from SARS-CoV-2 cases.↗
Basic science · Nov 11, 2026How double subduction may have accelerated the opening of the Gulf of CaliforniaGeodynamic models suggest that a reorganisation of subduction zones in the western Pacific may have helped accelerate the opening of the Gulf of California, already weakened by its tectonic history.↗
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.↗
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, 2026Public investment: what the IMF is examining in LuxembourgAn IMF mission is examining the management of public investment in Luxembourg from 11 to 24 November. Here is how PIMA and its climate module assess planning, selection, implementation and maintenance.↗
Music · Nov 11, 2026Corto.alto: how « SOME SMALL FORTUNE » expands the collectiveWith « SOME SMALL FORTUNE », Liam Shortall expands corto.alto’s collective without shifting its centre: his Glasgow group and production work provide a framework for a wide range of collaborations.↗
Football · Nov 11, 2026Chelsea held by Häcken: a draw keeps the European race openChelsea remain unbeaten in the Women’s Champions League, but their 0-0 draw away to Häcken leaves the table tight. The Londoners had numerous shots but could not break down a well-organised Swedish defence.↗
Space · Nov 11, 20262026 QQ8: why this mini-moon will not stay around EarthSpotted in August 2026, 2026 QQ8 is thought to have been temporarily captured by Earth's gravity. Its orbit explains the difference between a mini-moon and a quasi-satellite, and why this visit must come to an end.↗
Nature and environment · Nov 11, 2026In Bali, protecting fireflies also means working in the fieldsIn Taro, Bali, a programme combines firefly breeding with an agricultural transition. The first local counts reported are encouraging, but habitat restoration remains essential.↗
Finance · Nov 11, 2026Why are banks still financing fossil fuels?Banks’ climate commitments coexist with fossil fuel financing. The figures for 2024, the role of interest rates and the possible shift of credit to markets: the mechanisms behind this discrepancy.↗
Jobs · Nov 11, 2026Job vacancies in Luxembourg: what the language requirements really tell usA job advert in French does not always reveal which other languages are expected. Luxsearch’s figures distinguish between requirements declared to ADEM and languages explicitly mentioned in adverts, with wide differences by occupation and region.↗
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