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China and Arab countries want to cooperate in space

China and Arab countries want to cooperate in space

By Andrew Stiripublished on Sunday 01 January 2023 to 11:34• 3 read less On December 9, 2021, the first China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a conference where China and a number of Gulf countries discussed how they could work together more closely in the future. Closer collaboration in space is …

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Spain chooses “artificial intelligence” as word of the year 2022

Spain chooses “artificial intelligence” as word of the year 2022

MADRID – Each year, the word of the year is also chosen in Spain by Agencia Efe and Fundéu BBVA. It was recently announced which of the 12 candidates became the word of the year 2022 in Spain. In the Netherlands and Belgium, Van Dale chose the word “climate sticker” this year, while the word of the year in the …

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Claudia de Breij herself suffered no fault at DWDD – Wel.nl

Claudia de Breij herself suffered no fault at DWDD – Wel.nl

Claudia de Breij herself did not have to deal with transgressive behavior at De Wereld Draait Door (DWDD). This is what the comedian said during his New Year’s conference. De Breij, a former DWDD presenter and frequent talk show guest, spoke for the first time in her performance about Volkskrant’s much-discussed article about the backstage situation on the talk show. …

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Is it better for our health not to follow too many (heavy) news?

Is it better for our health not to follow too many (heavy) news?

About the episode The climate crisis, wars, diseases, injustice and corruption: the news is full of them. And even though we often watch or listen to it from the safety of our living room and aren’t always a part of it ourselves, it can still cause a lot of stress. A researcher explains in BBC Science Focus: even if it …

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Lectures for children in more than twenty museums, including six in Leiden

Lectures for children in more than twenty museums, including six in Leiden

Image of the exhibition on artificial intelligence in Boerhaave.© photo taco van der eb Erna Strasma Today at 2:00 p.m. Drive More than twenty museums will offer conferences for children next year. Six organizations from Leiden participate in the Museum Youth University. Curious children aged 8 to 112 can already register in January for one or more conferences given by …

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Still need fireworks? Den Bleker has sufficient stock!

Still need fireworks?  Den Bleker has sufficient stock!

By • Nieuwkoops.nl • Friday, December 30, 2022 at 6:14 PM Fireworks are sold almost everywhere in the region. Fortunately, the fireworks supplier Den Bleker from Ter Aar is well prepared and there are still plenty left. The phone rang red all day. Tweeter To share “Do you have fireworks?”, is the guests question. People from all over the country …

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This way you can start the new year with a tidy smartphone

This way you can start the new year with a tidy smartphone

The new year is just around the corner and that means we want to start fresh. Many people tidy their rooms, give their homes soapy water, or clean their cars, which they practically live in. A tidy “house” is a tidy head, is the motto. And you smartphone? With these tips, your smartphone will also have a great start to …

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How Cells Perceive Their Environment When Building Tissue

How Cells Perceive Their Environment When Building Tissue

About the episode The formation of tissues and organs is one of the most important activities of cells in the embryonic phase of our life. To accomplish this super complicated task, the cells must communicate with each other. They use both biochemical and mechanical signals for this. You might see it as smell and touch. Knowing exactly how it all …

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The mayor and the aldermen answer questions

The mayor and the aldermen answer questions

By • Alphens.nl • Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 3:13 PM Every year there is an interview with the city council in the magazine Alphens.nl. This year, we reversed the roles and gave residents the opportunity to ask them questions. In this article, the mayor and the aldermen answer the most frequently asked questions. Tweeter To share Can I have …

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