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Air pollution is usually worse in urban centres, though residents are often less aware of its potential harm. The EU-funded CompAir project gave citizens the knowledge and tools needed to monitor and tackle air pollution – a solution that is particularly helpful for lower socio-economic groups throughout Europe.

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Two houses, one home? How children navigate shared custody

Increasing numbers of divorced parents split childrearing duties, yet little is known about how this living arrangement affects children. The EU-funded MobileKids project sought to explore how children adapt to life in multiple homes. The findings are already informing family policies, but also offer insights into how adults can face a more unpredictable world.

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How social media can drive conflict in Africa – and why some communities welcome internet shutdowns

Since 2018, conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia has resulted in more than 300 000 deaths. Social media companies have been criticised for allowing hate speech to propagate online, potentially fuelling this violence. The EU-funded ConflictNET project, launched to explore the role of social media in conflict in Africa, sheds light on the complex ethics of bringing connectivity to remote communities