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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Hayabusa 2 space probe ‘gift’ contains the most pristine cosmic material on Earth
The shadow of the unmanned probe Hayabusa 2 glides over the surface of the distant asteroid Ryugu, shortly before taking a bite of sand and dust there. This bite has now been analyzed by scientists.Image access point They appeared in a bubble, puddle or other collection of water at around 37 degrees Celsius somewhere on or in a piece of …
Read More »Barendrechts Dagblad | Where should a coffee maker be placed in the kitchen?
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 …
Read More »The nano-sensor detects pesticides on fruits very quickly
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Editor’s pick: Vacation pay car for up to €1,000
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 …
Read More »The Hague sees the yellow of the detour signs, the impatience of the contractors
In The Hague, there is growing concern about all the road works in the city taking place at the same time. Because of the diversions, it sometimes takes more than an hour and a half for a motorist to get from one end of the city to the other. Cyclists and pedestrians also have to make long detours. Entrepreneurs claim …
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