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......»»
Pulsars may make dark matter glow
The central question in the ongoing hunt for dark matter is: what is it made of? One possible answer is that dark matter consists of particles known as axions. A team of astrophysicists, led by researchers from the universities of Amsterdam and Princ.....»»
Bewick"s swans choose wintering areas based on the weather, shows long-term GPS data study
Bewick's swans fly less far during their autumn migration when the weather is warm. Climate change has therefore led to a shift in their common wintering areas. Now, for the first time, bird researchers from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the.....»»
Superconductivity at room temperature remains elusive a century after Nobel Prize for landmark discovery
On April 8, 1911, Dutch physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes scribbled in pencil an almost unintelligible note into a kitchen notebook: "near enough null.".....»»
Dutch regulator rejects Apple"s appeal over App Store fines
Apple will have to pay the Netherlands $53 million in fines over third-party payment in the App Store, after its objections were denied.App Store logoThe Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) previously ruled that Apple was violating.....»»
As thaw accelerates, Swiss glaciers have lost 10% of their volume in the past 2 years, experts say
A Swiss Academy of Sciences panel is reporting a dramatic acceleration of glacier melt in the Alpine country, which has lost 10% of its ice volume in just two years after high summer heat and low snow volumes in winter......»»
As thaw accelerates, Swiss glaciers lost 10% of their volume in the last 2 years, experts say
A Swiss Academy of Sciences panel is reporting a dramatic acceleration of glacier melt in the Alpine country, which has lost 10% of its ice volume in just two years after high summer heat and low snow volumes in winter......»»
The 50 best shows on Netflix in September 2023
The best shows on Netflix in September include the final season of Sex Education and the arrival of New Amsterdam season 5......»»
Team resolves molecular switching behavior of azonium compounds for light-controlled drugs
Molecules that change shape under the influence of light can be used as switches in biomedical applications, for instance to inhibit an enzyme. An international team of researchers, including chemists at the Universities of Amsterdam and Groningen, h.....»»
Study uncovers link between anti-immigrant prejudices and support for LGBT+ rights
Cross-national research carried out by the University of Southampton and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VUA) into public opinion on LGBT+ rights has shown that anti-immigrant prejudices, particularly towards Muslims, contributes to explaining some of.....»»
News but nothing new: Report reveals many pesticides in Dutch swimming and natural waters
There has been a lot of media attention for the report recently completed by the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) from Leiden University. However, it has long been known that Dutch surface water contains too many toxic pesticides. "We will h.....»»
New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming
In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions......»»
ComplyCube Field Redaction removes sensitive fields from documents
ComplyCube enhanced its Document Checks solution with automated Field Redaction capabilities. This feature systematically masks sensitive Personal Identifiable Information (PII) fields, such as the Dutch BSN, to assist businesses with global data pri.....»»
F1 Dutch Grand Prix live stream: Watch the race for free
Here's how to watch the free F1 Dutch Grand Prix live stream when the action starts later today......»»
Chemists need to consider the effects of chemistry beyond the lab to combat environmental crises, say researchers
In a comment in Nature Reviews Chemistry, Ph.D. student Hannah Flerlage and associate professor Chris Slootweg of the University of Amsterdam's Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences argue that modern day chemists need to broaden their horizons.....»»
Rolls-Royce has cars aboard burned ship
Rolls-Royce has a small number of its super luxury cars aboard the ship that went up in flames off the Dutch coast a week ago......»»
Fremantle Highway ship disaster likely to exceed $330 million in initial damages, economist says
The damaged carrier has been towed to a location away from shipping lanes as part of salvage operations, the Dutch public works and water management ministry said Monday......»»
Amsterdam builds massive bike garage resembling an Apple Store
Bicycle-loving Amsterdam has created an underground bike parking garage that looks directly inspired by the design language of the Apple Store.The Apple Store's modern aesthetic relies on clean lines and lots of wood on display, producing a warm and.....»»
Facebook to unmask anonymous Dutch user accused of repeated defamatory posts
Court decides the posts can stay up, but the user's identity must be revealed. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Starting today, Facebook users may feel a little less safe posting anonymously. The.....»»
Burning car carrier off Dutch coast with 500 EVs being towed away from shipping lanes
The Fremantle Highway burning off the Dutch coast is carrying nearly 500 electric vehicles, including BMW and Mercedes cars......»»
Cargo ship ablaze off Dutch coast carrying nearly 500 EVs
The Dutch coastguard said the cause of the fire was unknown, but an emergency responder is heard in a recording released by Dutch broadcaster RTL saying "the fire started in the battery of an electric car.".....»»