Dutch get their skates on in Amsterdam before the thaw
Dozens of skaters took to the frozen surface of Amsterdam's historic Prinsengracht canal Saturday as the deep freeze gripping Europe briefly made it possible to skate on a small section of the canal for the first time since 2018......»»
"Amersterdam" review: Christian Bale can"t rescue David O. Russell from himself
Don't be fooled by the glossy promotional campaign of Amsterdam. Sure, on paper this seems a dazzling pick perfect for fall, boasting big stars like Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Rami Malek, Robert De Niro, and Taylor Swift. I.....»»
Beyond likes, shares, and comments: How can brands use social media to stimulate both engagement and sales?
Researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam published a new article that examines the impact of owned social media on customer engagement and sales......»»
Articles in Dutch newspapers reveal changes in discussion of death
Over the last few decades, there has been a change in the way in which we relate to death. Newspaper articles provide an insight into what we consider a "good" or "dignified" death. According to research carried out by Radboud university medical cent.....»»
The Secret Microscope That Sparked a Scientific Revolution
How a Dutch fabric seller made the most powerful magnifying lens of his time—and of the next 150 years—and became the first person ever to see a microorganism......»»
Potato recall issued in 14 states due to a potentially dangerous allergen
A Melissa’s potatoes product was hit with a recall because it contains eggs, and the ingredient is not listed on the label. Potatoes alone do not contain traces of egg, but the Melissa’s Dutch Red Potatoes recall covers a product that ships with.....»»
Neoliberals are most receptive to political tricks, study finds
Do we fall for political tricks—when politicians tell us things that seem completely meaningless? Social psychologists of the University of Amsterdam tested how people respond to vague and meaningless statements like "To politically lead the people.....»»
Detailed insight into friction: How objects start to slide
Chemists and physicists at the University of Amsterdam shed light on a crucial aspect of friction: how things begin to slide. Using fluorescence microscopy and dedicated fluorescent molecules, they are able to pinpoint how and when the friction at th.....»»
Twitter sued by Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk over paedophilia rumour
A conspiracy theory falsely claims that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a Satanic ring......»»
5 kitchen deals you"ll actually want to buy
Looking for a kitchen upgrade? Here are all the best deals we've found as of Sept. 16:BEST FOR SOUP SEASON: Great Jones Dutch Baby, an adorable, brightly colored dutch oven — $85 $120 (save $35)BEST FOR QUICK DINNERS: Breville Smart Oven Air Fr.....»»
Soup season alert: Snag a Cuisinart dutch oven for over half off
Save 54%: Ring in soup season with a cookware essential. As of Sept. 16, the seven quart Cuisinart casserole dutch oven is on sale for just $60 at Woot, making it both $70 off its list price and an excellent deal on a large dutch oven. It's September.....»»
Today"s best deals include a dual Samsung monitor, a cute dutch oven, and an Amazon smart speaker for 99 cents
From computers and monitors to cookware and smart devices, here are the top deals of the day for Sept. 16:BEST COMPUTER MONITOR DEAL: SAMSUNG 49" S95UA Super Ultrawide Dual QHD Monitor — $899.99 $1,259.99 (save $360)BEST HOME DEAL: Cuisinart Ca.....»»
Speak No Evil review: the horror of holding your tongue
A Dutch vacation becomes a sinister social nightmare in the unsettling Shudder-bound thriller Speak No Evil......»»
HelpSystems acquires Outflank to help businesses pinpoint and address dangerous IT vulnerabilities
HelpSystems has acquired Outflank. Based in Amsterdam, the team of experts works with financial institutions, multinational firms and other parties that require the highest level of security by employing ethical hacking methods that closely mimic tho.....»»
Dealing with angry customers on social media? De-escalate with active listening and empathy
Researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Dartmouth College, Babson College, and LUISS University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that shows how to de-escalate customer anger on social media sites by using language that signals.....»»
Here’s What Happens When Countries Use Bikes to Fight Emissions
If everyone biked as much as the Dutch, we could cut nearly 700 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year—the equivalent of most of Germany’s emissions......»»
World could save 700 million metric tons of CO2 if people cycled more, study shows
The world would save nearly 700 million metric tons of carbon pollution each year—more than Canada's annual emissions—if every person adopted the Dutch way of life and cycled on a daily basis, new research showed Thursday......»»
Dutch anglers save fish as Rhine drought bites
Angler Mark Kouwenhoven grins as he wades into what's left of a dried-up Dutch lake where his colleagues are throwing slime-coated fish into buckets......»»
Fossil fuel companies" projections won"t meet Paris Agreement climate goals
Decarbonization scenarios produced by BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Equinor are incompatible with Paris Agreement goals for a safe and habitable planet......»»
Children found to change their views on gender stereotypes when read books that give other views
A team of psychology researchers from the University of Amsterdam, Western Washington University, the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto, has found that reading books to children that have female characters working with math.....»»
Drone video explores Taipei Performing Arts Center by OMA
Viewers can explore both the inside and the outside of the newly-opened Taipei Performing Arts Center by Dutch studio OMA in this drone video, produced by Shephotoerd Co. Photography. Read more Viewers can explore both the inside and the out.....»»