Women in research face funding gaps and career barriers. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, ARA City Radio looks at efforts made in Luxembourg, speaking to the FNR and the University of Luxembourg.
What's right: Nanobots fighting cancer
Swedish researchers have developed cancer-fighting nanobots that target tumors with precision, offering a promising alternative to traditional treatments with fewer side effects.
What's right: sleeping separately to improve a relationship?
Good news for partners who sleep separately and for those who do not sleep separately out of fear of ruining their relationship, even though they would love to sleep separately for the sake of a good night's rest: a so-called 'sleep divorce' is not necessarily a bad thing.
What's Right: How thick is your tongue?
Researchers have developed an AI-powered system that diagnoses diseases by analyzing the color, shape, and thickness of the tongue to diagnose conditions such as diabetes, COVID-19, and anemia. Initial tests show an impressive accuracy rate of 96.7%. The technology could make medical diagnosis more accessible.
What's right: soon universal donor blood?
Researchers have discovered a method to transform blood types A and B into universal donor blood type 0. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's Right: Erectile dysfunction drugs may reduce Alzheimer's risk
Men who were prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and Cialis were 18 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a British study. That gives some hope that such drugs could be repurposed to prevent a common form of dementia.
News from the LGBTQ* scene: The Cahiers QGF
Luxembourg gets a brand new publication on queer and gender and feminist studies. The first edition of the Cahiers QGF will be published this month. On Local Matters, Sandy Artuso tells what readers can expect and which other activities the research collective LEQGF has done so far.
Local Matters: A greenhouse on the roof
The European project Groof explores the feasability of greenhouses on roofs. One part of the pilot project takes place in Luxembourg.
Local Matters: Racial discrimination
Frédéric Docquier, researcher at Liser, about his study on perceived racism and racial discrimination in Luxembourg.