Geoeconomics—the interplay between trade, finance, technology, and national security—has become the new buzzword in Brussels. Europe’s ability to remain relevant on the global scene depends on its ability to tackle geoeconomic challenges,…
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Is Europe ready for year-end cutoff of Russian gas via Ukraine?
On the first day of 2025, Ukraine’s contract with Russian state-owned Gazprom will expire, shutting down a major Russian natural gas pathway to Europe.
Although the Kremlin says it is ready to continue the transit deal, urging Europeans to…
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Finding a way to harness evolution— Harvard Gazette
Gene mutations have consequences both good and bad — from resistance to conditions like diabetes to susceptibility to certain cancers.
In order to study these mutations, scientists need to introduce them directly into human cells. But changing genetic instructions inside cells is complex….
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How mammals got their stride — Harvard Gazette
Mammals, including humans, stand out with their distinctively upright posture, a trait that fueled their evolutionary success. Yet the earliest known ancestors of modern mammals more closely resembled reptiles, with limbs stuck out to their sides in a sprawled posture.
The shift from a…
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challenges and opportunities for transformative actions and policies
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As the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year, evidence is needed regarding the medium-term implications for health systems in refugee-receiving countries in the event of a prolonged conflict.
The…
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Dovbyk undergoes knee MRI prior to international duty with Ukraine
Artem Dovbyk’s condition is being evaluated prior to his commitments with the Ukrainian national team.
After undergoing an MRI scan on his knee yesterday, the outcome of Artem Dovbyk’s condition can be considered reassuring: the discomfort he…
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Icebreaking Explained – Finland: Europe’s Icebreaker Superpower
If you ask your average Finn what their country is best known for, they might point to saunas or their regular top ranking as the world’s happiest country. But for Finland, a country in which almost every port freezes over with ice…
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Ukraine is fighting 50,000 troops in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Russia has deployed nearly 50,000 troops to Kursk, the southern Russian region where Kyiv launched its…
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Ukraine battles Russian and North Korean troops to hold Kursk region amid speculation over Donald Trump’s war plans
Ukraine is battling to hold a chunk of Russian territory it has occupied for months, with experts saying the results could impact a reported demilitarisation zone plan that Donald Trump is reportedly considering to end the war.
Ukrainian President…
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Facebook and Instagram to Offer Subscription for No Ads in Europe
Update on November 12, 2024 at 4:30 AM PT:
Today, we are announcing important changes to Facebook and Instagram in the EU, including reducing the price of subscription for no ads by 40%. Going forward, people based in the EU will still have…
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