Giving up production capacity A major change is underway at Stellantis’ Pomigliano plant in Italy, where the group builds all Alfa Romeo Tonale and Fiat Pandas. Stellantis doubles the number of teams for the production of the Alfa Romeo, at the expense of the capacity of the Panda. It does this to meet the expected demand for the Tonal. The …
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Museum De Lakenhal opens for free on February 8 because of the university’s anniversary: scientists talk about their favorite object
Leiden University was founded on February 8, 1575. This makes it the oldest university in the Netherlands. For some time now, the city museum no longer charges an entrance fee on this day (just like on October 3, for example). Visitors can enter for free. On this occasion, De Lakenhal has concocted a special program focusing on art and science. …
Read More »Astronomers ‘weigh’ white dwarf stars via gravitational lensing
Astronomers have determined the mass of a scorched star directly using a phenomenon known as gravity lens effect. An international team, led by Peter McGill from the University of Cambridge (UK), used data from two telescopes to measure how light from a distant star was deflected by the white dwarf star LAWD 37, causing the The distant star’s temporary distance …
Read More »Wiersma to talk to schools about banning cellphones
PA ONS News•today, 4:25 p.m. Minister Wiersma will talk to schools about the possibility of banning cell phones in classrooms. In the House of Representatives, he acknowledged that cellphones can disrupt classes, but he also stressed that it was up to the schools themselves to develop policy in this regard. “That space is there and the schools also occupy that …
Read More »Green comet will fly past Earth again after 50,000 years | Science
01 feb 2023 om 08:33Update: 7 minuten geleden A green comet will pass Earth for the first time in 50,000 years. If the clouds do not throw a spanner in the works, the object is visible to the naked eye. You can only really see the comet with a telescope or binoculars. Preferably in a dark place. Just after midnight, …
Read More »Major maintenance and replacement of public space in Houten gets a major boost
The city council of In wood unanimously approved the Long Term Maintenance Plan (MJOP) on January 24 Municipality of Houten 2023-2027 established. This plan concerns the necessary major maintenance and replacement within the next five years of many important parts of public space, such as roads, sidewalks, bridges, tunnels, traffic lights, trees, gardens public spaces, play facilities and traffic signs. …
Read More »Name sought for renovated roof
The roof between the Spoorpark Kiosk and the Scouting Esjeeka building has undergone a major makeover in recent months. The space is equipped with a full-length lockable fence and inside the space is divided into one large multifunctional space and three smaller spaces. The large multifunctional space is equipped with low stands on which visitors can sit, for example to …
Read More »A little fairy robot flies on light and wind
About the episode Researchers are increasingly able to manufacture smart materials that react to stimuli such as light, temperature or pressure. Now a group of scientists have flown this material. They call it an artificial seed, but the bushy-winged robot that fits on your fingertip might look the most like a fairy. The wings move in response to light. For …
Read More »RTV Stichtse Vecht – Political topics Stichtse Vecht this week
The political parties will meet on Tuesday 31 January in three different committee meetings. The factions are informed, among other things, about the housing vision and the housing program for Stichtse Vecht. The factions are also informed about the state of the official organization and the results of the investigation of TIM Stichtse Vecht. Governance and Finance Committee Location: Koetshuis, …
Read More »Reviews | Do we know what we eat with insects?
Will there soon be insects in your food? Recently authorized by the European Commission around Purchased domesticus, or house cricket, can be processed into several foodstuffs. But the average consumer knows little about the use of insects in and as food, and this is cause for concern. Samira I.Ibrahim is a climate ambassador and research scientist in the field of …
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