Measure the anonymity of our data on the web with revolutionary software
Anonymity is essential to protect freedom of expression and digital rights in our democracies. It is based on the absence of identification, surveillance or traceability of individuals. However, with advances in artificial intelligence, guaranteeing this anonymity is becoming increasingly difficult. Julien Hendrickx, professor at UCLouvain's Ecole polytechnique, Yves-Alexandre de Montjoye, UCLouvain engineer and associate professor at Imperial College London, and Luc Rocher, former UCLouvain professor at Oxford University, have developed a new mathematical model to better understand the risks posed by AI and help regulators protect individual privacy. The results of this study are published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Communications .
Research Team Presents Innovative Local Treatment for Osteolytic Bone Disease in Multiple Myeloma
VUB Research Team Presents Innovative Local Treatment for Osteolytic Bone Disease in Multiple Myeloma.
Archaeologists, including a VUB researcher, find evidence of an early violent confrontation in the Bronze Age
An international team of archaeologists, including researchers from the VUB, has analyzed more than 3,000 human bones and bone fragments from the Charterhouse Warren site in England, a location dated to the Early Bronze Age. The site represents the first evidence from the Bronze Age of a human massacre carried out by another hostile group, with indications of cannibalism. Direct evidence of violent conflicts from this period (2500-1500 BC) is extremely rare.
Medieval latrine reveals ancient infection with African parasite in Bruges
In a surprising discovery, researchers have found evidence of an African intestinal parasite in a 500-year-old cesspit in Bruges. The find offers valuable insights into how diseases spread in the past.
Girls in SciTech: building a future for girls in science and technology
Yesterday, the Girls in SciTech campaign kicked off with a powerful launching event, coordinated by Serge Haan , that shone a spotlight on the critical underrepresentation of women and girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
40 kilometers that changed quantum history in Luxembourg
A cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds. This alarming statistic(*) highlights the constant threat to today's security systems. But an even bigger challenge lies ahead with the onset of quantum computers.
Origins of Lunar Water and Its Connection to Earth’s Early History
A team of international scientists has unveiled groundbreaking research on the origins of lunar water, offering insights that could reshape our understanding of the Earth-Moon system and the broader solar system. The pioneering study explores the isotopic signatures of lunar water, revealing a mix of indigenous and cometary sources.
A new era of allergy treatment: scientists unveil the early molecular key to curing life-threatening allergies
Study uncovers the early immune responses that make insect venom immunotherapy the gold standard for curing severe allergies, offering hope for improving treatments worldwide.
Researchers Wear Purple on World Pancreatic Cancer Day to Raise Awareness About Deadly Disease
VUB Researchers Wear Purple on World Pancreatic Cancer Day to Raise Awareness About Deadly Disease. Brussels, November 21, 2024 - Today marks World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
Today’s Lonely Youth Are Tomorrow’s Lonely Elderly
Research by the VUB reveals that elderly people struggling with persistent feelings of loneliness often experienced moments of deep loneliness earlier in life. These feelings are frequently linked to past experiences of loss or the absence of a warm family environment during their youth, which made them more vulnerable.