The TBIRD laser communication system doubles its own speed record and can send scientific data from space to earth at lightning speed. This is the future of space communications. In December, we wrote about a communications system on a satellite that can send data back to earth via lasers at a record-breaking 100 gigabits per second (Gbps). The engineers of …

Photo: ANP All scientific publications of the European Union must become freely accessible to all as soon as possible. EU education ministers unanimously agreed in Brussels. According to Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science), the conclusion to make “open science” the standard for scientific literature across the EU is “very important”. The Netherlands is at the forefront and has …

In addition, the biodiversity in the area is increased and new nature is preserved for the future. The municipality states that it cherishes the view of the nationally protected village of Haarzuilens in all of this. Lock patternThe municipality has realized a concept in which nature, recreation, sustainable energy and the characteristic cultural and historical landscape of the region come …

Scientists have captured brain signals of chronic pain for the first time. The results are a first step towards a new treatment for people with chronic pain. The study included four patients with chronic pain caused by stroke or amputation (also known as phantom limb pain). Doctors inserted electrodes into participants’ brains. Patients also received a device with a button …

A drink break while loading sacks of grain in the Indian city of Khanna.ImageAFP This emerges from a new analysisunder Dutch direction, in a specialized magazine Natural durability. In the Netherlands Antilles, for example, it will be almost unbearable at the end of this century, according to the new study carried out, among others, by the ecologist from Wageningen Marten …

22 mei 2023 om 00:02 A color changing fish, a big bat and a poisonous snake. These animals are three of the 380 new plant and animal species discovered by scientists in Southeast Asia in 2021 and 2022. Plants and animals live in the Mekong basin. This involves 290 plants, 19 fish, 24 amphibians, 46 reptiles and one mammal, according …

NU.nl writes a lot about astronomical discoveries, cosmic phenomena and other space news. These items are popular. But readers often ask us why this news is important or “interesting”. We explain this to you in this article. Een ster die een planeet opslokt. Ruimtevaartorganisatie NASA die uitlegt hoe groot zwarte gaten worden. Een kosmische jet die aan een zwart gat …

Sat, May 20, 11:11 AM General Other Stories Art Tour invites residents of Enschede and surrounding areas to submit their personal story, poem, artwork or other creative contribution – inspired by an artwork in public space in Enschede. Participants have the chance to win one of three cash prizes worth 300 euros. You can participate until June 15. Enschede – …

with videoEiner Rubio won the thirteenth stage of the Giro d’Italia. In a shortened mountain stage he beat Thibaut Pinot and Jefferson Cepeda and took the win. Small changes at the top of the leaderboard. Only number nine Laurens from Plus does not finish in the group of favorites and therefore loses time. Due to the bad weather in Italy, …

Just like with music, it’s also nice to hear celebrities living in science. In addition, entrance tickets are much more affordable. So last week I sat down at De Vereeniging in Nijmegen to listen to the philosopher Michael Sandel, professor of political science at Harvard University. And with me a few hundred other fans. Sandel has long been deeply concerned …