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Does the largest organism in the world live on the seabed?

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A patch of seagrass on the Australian coast has been spreading on the seabed for 4,500 years and is currently the largest organism in the world, researchers say. It seems that the herbarium is a hybrid between the existing banded and a still unknown species. The herbarium is probably doing so well because it clones itself rather than reproducing sexually. …

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Barendrechts Dagblad | Where should a coffee maker be placed in the kitchen?

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While most kitchens were once very functionally furnished, today they are becoming more and more luxurious. And of course, that includes a beautiful and inventive coffee maker, or even an entire coffee corner. The only question that remains is, where exactly do you place such a coffee machine? Opinions are sometimes divided on this, but that’s not a bad thing …

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The nano-sensor detects pesticides on fruits very quickly

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Swedish researchers have developed a small, inexpensive sensor that can detect pesticides on fruit in minutes. According to the researchers, half of the fruit sold in the EU contains traces of pesticides. Pesticides that can be harmful to our health in large quantities. The presence of these substances can of course already be measured, but not in a simple and …

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Schiedam gets a third Islamic primary school: “The municipality advised against it”

Schiedam gets a third Islamic primary school: "The municipality advised against it"

Schiedam will have a new Islamic primary school. Thanks to the new law “more space for new schools”, several schools can carry out their projects. Within this group, the education plans of nine primary schools with an Islamic identity have been approved by the Education Inspectorate. The request for additional primary schools was granted in Vlaardingen, Maassluis and Schiedam, among …

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Parliamentary debate on the cover-up of NPO whistleblowers

Parliamentary debate on the cover-up of NPO whistleblowers

Policy†08 Jun 22 10:40Author† BNR Web Editors There will be a plenary debate in the House of Representatives on the NPO cover-up, on a whistleblower. A high-ranking NPO employee wanted to report salary cap abuse, but was referred to Marjan Hammersma, the top civil servant in the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, who had a private relationship with Shula …

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What will Merkel say about Russia?

What will Merkel say about Russia?

International†Jun 7.’22 11:28Author† BNR Web Editors In Germany, Angela Merkel’s first official public appearance is being watched with interest today, after she stepped down as chancellor in December. Tonight, she will speak with Spiegel journalist and author Alexander Osang, who grew up in East Germany. The main question, of course, is: what will she say about Putin? “Her relationship with …

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How to deal with the scarcity of the electricity network?

How to deal with the scarcity of the electricity network?

Countless lights on the Veemkade in Zeeburg.Statuette Friso Spoelstra/ANP Network company Liander has launched a ‘congestion management’ trial in the port of Amsterdam. What’s this? Liander is grappling with the rapid growth in electricity consumption, which is the result of sustainability (more electric cars, more heat pumps) and power-hungry data centers. Because Liander cannot keep up with this growth with …

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Editor’s pick: Vacation pay car for up to €1,000

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Your first job, a group of friends, and crazy vacation plans. Unfortunately, everything is very expensive these days. Studying is not free, especially no living space and these beers are not paid for. Yet, as a student, you want to be able to enjoy your vacation. That’s why we went looking for a car with holiday pay for a maximum …

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