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Aha, that’s why we like to have a drink

A spider's web as an eardrum |  BNR news radio

Humans have a long-standing relationship with alcohol consumption. Researchers have studied monkeys to find out why an intoxicating drink appeals to us so much. They looked at the feeding behavior of black-handed spider monkeys. Specifically the fruit they chose. For example, they found that favorite fruits contain an average of 1-2% alcohol. Alcohol that was created as a byproduct of …

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Sandbox, community for young people who love art and culture

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April 10, 4:30 p.m. To read aloud Culture AALTEN – Young people interested in art and culture can contact Sandbox. Sandbox is an initiative of two students who are training as teachers and want to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and museum art for young creatives. Figulus Welzijn contributes to this by providing space in the youth …

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Smart software is getting better at predicting if someone will have a heart attack

Smart software is getting better at predicting if someone will have a heart attack

Scientists from the American Johns Hopkins University have developed a series of algorithms developed that can detect the risk of a patient having a heart attack. The technology can even predict when it would happen, allowing doctors to quickly decide what type of treatment to use. First, a neural network is trained to construct a personalized assessment for each cardiac …

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Germs from you, germs from me

A spider's web as an eardrum |  BNR news radio

It is sometimes said that two people in a relationship begin to look more and more alike. It seems to depend a bit on how far you zoom. In BBC Science Focus, someone took a closer look at this question. Because are two people really more alike in a relationship? And I don’t mean they wear the same ANWB jacket, …

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Without swimming figureheads, there is room to explore new paths: “Size makes flower” | Sports region

Without swimming figureheads, there is room to explore new paths: “Size makes flower” |  Sports region

Swimming coaches Patrick Pearson and Thijs Hagelstein jointly run the High Performance Center in Eindhoven. With a renewed group, a different structure and stimulating projects. In this post-Olympic year, Femke Heemskerk, Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Ferry Weertman said their goodbyes, leaving a void in the bath of Eindhoven. “We are now focusing on a group of swimmers that has the potential …

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Neighbors think I should host refugees because I have room, but I don’t want that

Neighbors think I should host refugees because I have room, but I don't want that

Etiquette specialist Beatrijs Ritsema answers pressing questions every week about how things should or shouldn’t be done. Beatrijs RitsemaApril 9, 202201:00 Dear Beatrice, I am a woman in my early 60s, divorced and have a busy job. The children live independently, which is one of the reasons I have plenty of living space. In my neighborhood, everyone talks about helping …

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Fortnite Creator Works With LEGO On Metaverse Space

Fortnite Creator Works With LEGO On Metaverse Space

Photo: ANP Epic Games and LEGO are collaborating on a space in the metaverse. What it will look like, what will be done and when it will be available is not yet known. The Metaverse is a virtual 3D world where people should eventually be able to work, play games, and meet friends over the Internet. Mark Zuckerberg sees it …

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Nieuwsuur: “Universities do not properly register professors for part-time jobs”

Nieuwsuur: "Universities do not properly register professors for part-time jobs"

(File photo: Key City). Leiden, April 7, 2022, 1:44 p.m. by the editorial staff Television program Nieuwsuur has conducted extensive research towards the registration of part-time jobs for professors by universities. The researchers found numerous errors at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Leiden University and the University of Groningen. It also turned out that some part-time teachers were wrongly excluded from the …

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