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Japan has lowest percentage of women studying science, OECD report finds

Japan has lowest percentage of women studying science, OECD report finds

The organization’s latest annual report shows that in 2019, Japan had the lowest percentage of women studying science among the 36 member states of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development noted a significant gender gap in Japan in known fields such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and said the country should …

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The earth is shining less and less, which is not good news

The earth is shining less and less, which is not good news

Written by Mathilde LE PETITCORPS American scientists have discovered that the reflective power of the Earth, called albedo, is diminishing. A worrying phenomenon, because it leads to an increase in global warming. The shine of the earth is fading! he to study The Big Bear Lake Solar Observatory, which specializes in studying the sun, is located in California, United States, …

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Room for each student in Tilburg included

Room for each student in Tilburg included

Many international students study in Tilburg. It is important for this group to find accommodation. This proves difficult in practice. Rooms are regularly offered with the text ‘Dutch only’ or ‘no internationals’. The city council disapproves of such practices. Students who experience this form of discrimination can report it to RADAR, an organization committed to fighting discrimination and promoting equal …

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Can your cat or dog sleep in your bed, or is it actually a bad idea?

Can your cat or dog sleep in your bed, or is it actually a bad idea?

Day before (Image: Rafale / Pexels) Dog and cat owners are sometimes more idiosyncratic than their pets. For example, they talk in childish voices to their four-legged friend and fluffy tomcat, give them better food than their own food, and sometimes even let the animal crawl in bed with them. Spoonen this is good, but is it a good idea …

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Mystery: why don’t you have shared scooters in Leiden?

Mystery: why don't you have shared scooters in Leiden?

If you come to another city as a resident of Leiden, you have probably noticed the shared scooters there. You will find them not only in big cities such as The Hague, Rotterdam and Amsterdam, but even in Apeldoorn, Krimpen aan den IJssel and Loon op Zand. We have often received the question why Leiden doesn’t have them. That’s why …

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The Eagle back? | NPO Radio 1

The Eagle back?  |  NPO Radio 1

Apollo 11 was launched on July 16, 1969. Four days later, on July 20, humans set foot on the lunar surface for the first time in history. “The eagle has landed!” He rang. The Apollo lunar lander consisted of two parts. For the return of the moon, only the upper part, the ascension stage, was used to launch the two …

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Gorinchem 2022 budget: room for ambitions in terms of sustainability, mobility, social issues and education

Gorinchem 2022 budget: room for ambitions in terms of sustainability, mobility, social issues and education

GORINCHEM The municipal executive of B and W Gorinchem presented the budget for 2022 to the council for decision on Thursday, October 7. In 2022, additional efforts will be made to achieve the ambitions set out in the Gorcums Agreement. This means investing more in sustainability, mobility, social and education, “so that Gorinchem remains a pleasant city to live, work, …

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Ministry of Education, Science and Culture earns money from school rental – Dagblad Suriname

Ministry of Education, Science and Culture earns money from school rental - Dagblad Suriname

How does the physical environment influence student learning? In the weeks leading up to the school vacation, schools were visited in the city and district to examine the physical defects of school buildings. Assuming that school buildings and surrounding facilities can influence the performance of teachers, students and parents. Several things have happened to us. Redundant clock We met a …

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There will also be room for the car in The Hague in the future.

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By determining the parking standards in The Hague, The Hague VVD ensured that the city remains livable for car owners in the future. Along with the CDA, the Liberals tabled an amendment to ensure that enough parking spaces are built in new neighborhoods or neighborhoods under renovation. “We don’t believe in an approach to drive the car out of town, …

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