Makerspaces in Libraries in The Netherlands
The first ten years of this century Dutch public libraries moved their focus from collections to connections. Building makerspaces within libraries has been a central part of this change. The post Makerspaces in Libraries in The Netherlands appeared.....»»
Warning AI industry could use as much energy as the Netherlands
A new study looks at the environmental impact of artificial intelligence if current trends continue......»»
1 in 5 prisoners in the Netherlands is overlooked by professionals, says researcher
Prisoners deserve better professional support when preparing to return to society. Ph.D. candidate Amanda Pasma says, "You can't imprison everyone for life. Society will have to give prisoners a second chance.".....»»
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.....»»
Netherlands halts extraction from Europe"s biggest gas field
The Netherlands halted extraction from Europe's biggest gas field on Sunday, which was resulting in earthquakes that have shaken local residents for decades and threaten to persist......»»
FIFA could make the Women"s World Cup more competitive
While the FIFA Women's World Cup is supposed to be a competition between the best soccer teams in the world, some matches are closer than others. For instance, in the most recent World Cup, the Netherlands team left Vietnam scoreless after seven goal.....»»
Standing on the shoulders of punk: The early years of dance
The pre-existing network of labels, record stores, venues and organizers related to the declining punk scene gave dance music a solid base from which to break through in the United Kingdom, and later in the Netherlands. In the United States, the crad.....»»
Study examines benefits and obstacles of library data storytelling
The effective use of data storytelling could positively impact public library managers' approaches to data collection and their advocacy for libraries, according to Kate McDowell, associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at the Unive.....»»
Apple officially launches Tap to Pay in Brazil as international expansion continues
Back in July, we reported that Apple had been running tests with Tap to Pay in Brazil, following a recent expansion to users in the Netherlands. The company confirmed on Tuesday that Tap to Pay is now officially available in Brazil, allowing vendors.....»»
Using zooarchaeology and collagen mass-peptide fingerprinting to study whales before industrialization
A team of archaeologists, biologists and historians from institutions in Norway, the Netherlands, the U.K. and France has found via use of zooarchaeology techniques and collagen mass-peptide fingerprinting that humans contributed to reductions in som.....»»
Zwitterionic polymeric sulfur ylides: A new generation of antifouling and bactericidal materials
Bacteria that gather into biofilms on the surfaces of implants, catheters, breathing tubes, and other medical components are a serious health hazard. In the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, a research team from the Netherlands has now.....»»
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Unblock and watch Korean Netflix for free from anywhere in the world. SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is a reliable choice for unblocking extra Netflix libraries. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra thre.....»»
New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming
In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions......»»
Nature more nitrogen-sensitive than previously thought: Critical loads lowered in the Netherlands
The average critical load for nitrogen deposition in the Netherlands is lower than previously assumed, according to new research by Wageningen Environmental Research, the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency and Research Centre B-WARE. The val.....»»
Mutation rates in whales found to be much higher than previously reported
An international team of marine scientists, led by the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and the Center for Coastal Studies in the U.S., has studied the DNA of family groups from four different whale species to estimate their mutation rates......»»
Libraries Scold Rightsholders’ Attempt to Tweak South Africa’s Copyright Bill
Two of the largest U.S. library associations representing over 100,000 libraries are protesting efforts by large copyright holders to influence foreign copyright law. Specifically, the associations oppose ongoing critique of South Africa's proposed c.....»»
Research team leverages power of ribosomes to develop chemical libraries
A research team led by University of California, Irvine scientists has developed an innovative method for quickly and efficiently creating vast collections of chemical compounds used in drug discovery by harnessing the power of ribosomes, the molecul.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone arrives in the Netherlands; Adyen and SumUp first
Tap to Pay on iPhone has now rolled out to the Netherlands, after first launching in the US, and later expanding into Taiwan, Australia, and the UK. The service allows small businesses to dispense with separate card readers, and simply use their i.....»»
Apple brings Tap to Pay to Netherlands businesses
Apple has introduced its Tap to Pay secure contactless payment system to the Netherlands, with two local firms adopting the service for the iPhone, and more expected to follow.Tap to Pay on iPhone arrives in AustraliaApple launched Tap to Pay in the.....»»
Q&A: Sustainability in space travel can aid efforts here on Earth
Dr. Angelo Vermeulen is a space systems researcher at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, where he explores advanced concepts for interstellar exploration. Over the past decade, he has collaborated closely with the European Space Agenc.....»»
Netherlands bike thieves foiled by AirTag
A woman in Utrecht in the Netherlands, was able to recover her stolen bike within 90 minutes because she had hidden an AirTag in it.AirTags are only two years old, but in that time the only thing to become as ubiquitous is the ceaseless reports of th.....»»