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Isabelle Mossong appointed Secretary General Dr Isabelle Mossong appointed new Secretary General of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR)

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Isabelle Mossong as our new Secretary General, starting on 1 January 2026.

www.fnr.lu/isabelle-mos...

EU-Überwachungsgesetz: Kinderschutzbund stellt sich gegen Chatkontrolle Der Deutsche Kinderschutzbund lehnt die Chatkontrolle ab und fordert von der Bundesregierung

Der Deutsche Kinderschutzbund lehnt die #Chatkontrolle ab und fordert von der Bundesregierung „zielgerichtete Maßnahmen statt anlassloser Massenüberwachung“ im Kampf gegen sexualisierte Gewalt.

netzpolitik.org/2025/eu-uebe...

Chatkontrolle: „Total unausgegoren und technisch nicht tragfähig“ Klaus Landefeld, Vorstand des IT-Branchenverbandes eco, stellt sich im Interview gegen die EU-Pläne zur Chatkontrolle. Neben den massiven Grundrechtseinschränkungen kritisiert er auch die technischen ...

Spannendes Interview mit Klaus Landefeld vom Wirtschaftsverband eco zur #Chatkontrolle. Er kritisiert nicht nur die massiven Grundrechtsverletzungen, sondern die technischen Unzulänglichkeiten des EU-Überwachungsprojektes.

netzpolitik.org/2025/chatkon...

Markus Reuter (netzpolitik.org) zur EU-Abstimmung über die "Chatkontrolle" "Chatkontrolle": Warum Netzexperten die Pläne der EU kritisieren. Interview mit Markus Reuter, netzpolitik.org.

Der Deutschlandfunk hat mich zum Thema #Chatkontrolle für ein Interview eingeladen: www.deutschlandfunk.de/markus-reute...

Deepfake scams are spreading fast on Facebook in Greece.
Scammers use AI to impersonate public figures and push fake investments or “miracle” cures.
Read the full report here:
meddmo.eu/greece-disin...

Schockdiagnose Krebs: Wenn der eigene Körper zur Bedrohung wird Wissenschaft und Forschung für alle! La science et la recherche pour tous! science.lu - Méi entdecken!

Wir erklären, wie Krebs entsteht, was ihn so gefährlich macht, wie er behandelt werden kann – und wo die Krebsforschung heute steht.
science.lu/de/zellen...

#FNR #FondationCancer #ResearchLuxembourg #Krebs #Forschung

Clarity in complexity: The purpose behind these conversations Listening to leaders - what this project is about.

The Clarity Conversations.

theclarityconversations.substack.com/p/clarity-in...

Polarisierte Gesellschaft – ein Grund zur Sorge? Wissenschaft und Forschung für alle! La science et la recherche pour tous! science.lu - Méi entdecken!

Die #Polarisierung der Gesellschaft scheint zuzunehmen. Entspricht dies der Wirklichkeit? Sind abweichende Meinungen besorgniserregend, oder im Gegenteil ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der Demokratie?
#sciencecheck #science.lu #FNR #Luxembourg
www.science.lu/de/sc...

2025 survey findings: Perception of science & research in Luxembourg Luxembourg National Research Fund

Every 2 years, we publish the survey findings on the perception of science & research in Luxembourg.

You can download the 2025 infographics on our website. Help yourself!
www.fnr.lu/2025-surv...

Spotlight on Young Researchers: Building AI tools to help fight disease Luxembourg National Research Fund

AI developments have led to improvements in disease research by enabling new approaches in the study of genes, molecules and proteins – scientists are now tackling the challenge of building reliable AI tools.

#AI #DiseaseResearch #Science
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Read the article: www.fnr.lu/research-...
@uni.lu #FNR

A race against deepfakes: How AI is fighting AI Every five minutes, somewhere in the world, someone creates a new deepfake. As this AI-powered threat grows, researchers are developing equally powerful

#AI #Deepfakes #Detection #fnrBRIDGES

The battle against deepfakes is a race against time and against rapidly evolving technology. Every breakthrough in generative AI demands an equally innovative defence strategy.

www.uni.lu/snt-en/news/...

@uni.lu @snt.uni.lu @fnr.lu

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LetzColor: the efficiency of solar energy, enhanced with a touch of colour LetzColor, a project from the University of Luxembourg, is on a mission to revolutionise how we perceive solar panels and energy. The project aims to

#colourful #solartech #fnrjump

LetzColor is on a mission to revolutionise how we perceive solar panels and energy!

@uni.lu @fnr.lu

www.uni.lu/fstm-en/news...

Fakten statt Falschinformationen: Für einen starken Wissenschaftsjournalismus! - Online-Petition Offener Brief aus der Wissenschaft an SRF Sehr geehrte Direktion der SRG, sehr geehrte Geschäftsleitung von SRF, sehr geehrte Medien- und Wissenschaftspolitiker:innen Mit grosser Besorgnis haben wir z...

we need science journalism.
Critical journalism is essential, of which science journalism is part, to understand what is going on around us.

www.openpetition.eu/ch/petition/...

Mäin Element - Alexander Skupin Mäin Element · Episode

New Episode of “Mäin Element” podcast is out!
This week with Alex Skupin. If he hadn’t become a scientist, he would have had the option to become a rock star. He tells us how it came to this and what would happen if we used 100 percent of our brain.

open.spotify.com/episode/5OZV...

Research meets Politics: Evidence-informed inputs for Agriculture, Education and Poverty Luxembourg National Research Fund

Join us on 24 March for insightful discussions at the intersection of science and politics in a relaxed “apéro” atmosphere, organised by the Cellule scientifique of the Luxembourg Parliament and FNR.
Further info 👇👇

www.fnr.lu/research-mee...

25 examples of research with impact Luxembourg National Research Fund

Curious about what we are doing? Funding excellent research!
Examples? Follow the link 👉 www.fnr.lu/25-examples-...

In your New Year’s resolutions for 2025, consider public outreach If every person in the neuroscience community committed to doing one thing, imagine the cumulative difference it would make.

Why & how scientists should do public outreach, especially now. Smart tips from @nicolecrust.bsky.social on @thetransmitter.bsky.social 🧪 www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...

Mäin Element - Nesryne Mejri Wéi erkennt een Deepfakes? Genau dës Fro versicht d'Nesryne Mejri a senger Fuerschung ze beäntweren. "Mäin Element" ass e Podcast an Zesummenaarbecht mam Fonds National de la Recherche, deen de Mënsch...

Deepfakes.
In our latest podcast episode, Nesryne Mejri shares insights into the good and bad sides of #deepfakes and highlights red flags to watch out for.

journal.lu/de/main-elem...
(episode is in English)

#FNR #SnT #research #SciCom

25 examples of research with impact: Understanding human thinking Luxembourg National Research Fund

How does language shape math learning? Research reveals how multilingual settings influence thinking with numbers and how children link numbers to space. Insights that could transform education!

www.fnr.lu/research-wit...

“Say Hello” to Non-Invasive Screening: New AI Tool Identifies Diabetes Using Voice Analysis » Luxembourg Institute of Health “Say Hello” to Non-Invasive Screening: New AI Tool Identifies Diabetes Using Voice Analysis Luxembourg researchers reveal how vocal analysis could revolutionize Type 2 Diabetes screening. The Luxembou...

Luxembourg researchers reveal how vocal analysis could revolutionize Type 2 Diabetes screening.

#diabetes #researchluxembourg #AI #voice

www.lih.lu/en/article/s...

Switzerland to join Horizon Europe after deal with Brussels After four years of waiting, Switzerland has finally agreed a deal with Brussels that will allow its researchers to participate as equals in the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.

This is very good news!
@sciencebusiness.net
sciencebusiness.net/horizon-euro...

How Silicon Valley is disrupting democracy Two books explore the price we’ve paid in handing over unprecedented power to Big Tech—and explain why it’s imperative we start taking it back.

Two books explore the price we’ve paid in handing over unprecedented power to Big Tech—and explain why it’s imperative we start taking it back.

25 examples of research with impact: Breaking barriers in cancer research & treatment Luxembourg National Research Fund

Breaking barriers in cancer research! Luxembourg’s scientists are pioneering new treatments, including tackling aggressive brain tumors like glioblastoma. Discover how innovation is saving lives: Read more:

www.fnr.lu/research-wit...

#FNRimpact #cancer #research #impact #Luxembourg

Effect during Delta and Omicron

Vaccination significantly reduced #LongCovid in children and adolescents among ~300,000 kids and teens
www.thelancet.com/journals/ecl...

25 examples of research with impact: Understanding the evolution of the workplace in the digital era Luxembourg National Research Fund

How is digital transformation reshaping the workplace? Dr. Ludivine Martin’s LISER research explores how digital tools impact well-being, skills, & productivity. Dive into insights from projects shaping the future of work: www.fnr.lu/research-wit...
#FNRImpact #research #Luxembourg

Very good piece, worth reading. Misinformation researchers should be added to the growing list of those who are under attack (climate science, virologists, ...). Worth keeping in mind that this is no accident. The notion of "truth" employed by populists quite explicitly rules out evidence...

done :-)