A natural phenomenon could also be observed in New Zealand: the aurora australis

A natural phenomenon could also be observed in New Zealand: the aurora australis

New Zealanders are sharing colorful photos of the aurora australis on social media. “I had another amazing experience in New Zealand. I saw the Northern Lights with my daughter,” Amanda wrote on Twitter. The aurora borealis or australis, also known as the aurora, is created when electrically charged particles from the sun enter the atmosphere via the North or South …

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Discovery of two black holes that are in record proximity to Earth

Discovery of two black holes that are in record proximity to Earth

Both also belong to a family of black holes that is all new to us. Astronomers using the Gaia mission have revealed two previously unknown black holes. The black holes, called Gaia BH1 and Gaia BH2, are both about ten times more massive than our sun and are located 1560 and 3800 light years away respectively. This makes them the …

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“Daffodils and early tulips are in full bloom”

“Daffodils and early tulips are in full bloom”

The 4,500 different types of bulbous plants are about to be renovated in the Hortus Bulborum in Limmen. The oldest bulb garden in the Netherlands can be visited again for weeks from Friday. “They come here from all over the world.” That’s what 95-year-old Hortus Bulborum Foundation Board Max Nuyens proudly says when addressing a media partner NH News already …

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New Netflix Series “Kaleidoscope” Is Based On This Mysterious True Story

New Netflix Series “Kaleidoscope” Is Based On This Mysterious True Story

The new Netflix miniseries “Kaleidoscope” is based on a robbery that could have happened. The new Netflix miniseries Kaleidoscope is a unique series where each viewer sees the episodes in a different order. Now it turns out the series is also based on a true story of a company that lost nearly billions in bonds due to a hurricane. Kaleidoscope …

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Japan also restricts exports of chip technology to China

Japan also restricts exports of chip technology to China

Japan will further restrict technology exports for chip manufacturing. Japanese Trade Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura made the announcement on Thursday, the Nippon News Agency reported. Japanese companies now require a license to export more advanced products, including 23 categories. Neighbor China was not explicitly mentioned, but the decision comes after the US and the Netherlands previously restricted the sale of advanced …

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“Asteroid City”: Wes Anderson’s new film receives an impressive trailer

“Asteroid City”: Wes Anderson’s new film receives an impressive trailer

city ​​of asteroids, the latest film from award-winning director Wes Anderson, has received its first full-length trailer. Above all, we notice Anderson’s distinctive style and we also see the star cast at work. Wes Anderson’s last film was in 2021. Then the American director brought The French Dispatch out. Many film critics see this as one of Anderson’s lesser films, …

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Regional transport strikes temporarily over: collective bargaining has resumed

Regional transport strikes temporarily over: collective bargaining has resumed

On January 17, 2023, consultations between unions and employers have stalled. The employers did not want to respond sufficiently to our requests. Think about important issues such as: reduced pressure at work, breaks, more “air in the schedules” (space in the schedules in terms of time) and salaries. Additionally, employers wanted more agility/flexibility and shortened the planning process from 26 …

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Preview From the past: VVV-Venlo – NAC Breda

Preview From the past: VVV-Venlo – NAC Breda

In the Past Preview section, we go back in time and take a look at the history of the next VVV-Venlo home game. Sunday afternoon, the Koelclub will play against Roda JC. Let’s list some interesting facts. By: Finbar van der Veen, VVV history. All figures and facts refer to home league matches since 1954. The home record against NAC …

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Russia targets US in threatening new foreign policy

Russia targets US in threatening new foreign policy

Russia is fully committed to the fight against “American domination” in the world and the “anti-Russian activities” of foreign states. Furthermore, he will use the military if necessary to “deter and prevent” aggression against himself and his allies. Incidentally take Russia presidency of the UN Security Council for a month starting this weekend. The threatening words are at the heart …

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Dismissal letters rain down on FC Emmen. The Trente club is still in talks with the trio

Dismissal letters rain down on FC Emmen.  The Trente club is still in talks with the trio

FC Emmen have formally canceled the contracts of twelve players, including captain Jeroen Velmedt. Drenthe Football Club, on the other hand, have long-term commitments to Jari Vlak and Oussama El Messaoudi, among others. Other players who received letters of resignation were Jeff Harteveldt, Richeiro Zivkovic, Jasin-Amin Acehnoun, Ben Scholt, Danny Hossen, Azedin Touficki, Arnaud Lusayadio, Mart Leider, Micky van der …

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“A climate lawsuit is a bullshit filter”

“A climate lawsuit is a bullshit filter”

“Fortunately, we have the right,” Roger Cox said in a TED Talk. With this right, he forced the Dutch state and Shell to take on more responsibility. Meanwhile, fossil emissions are only increasing. Can the law really save us? This story comes from the new UN – available today! Order it here without postage. On May 26, 2021, Limburg lawyer …

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Fieldwork in Chile #4 | What does lithium mining mean for nature?

Fieldwork in Chile #4 |  What does lithium mining mean for nature?

Why lithium? The energy transition requires large quantities of raw materials. However, clean energy technologies require far more metals and minerals than working with fossil fuels such as oil and coal. Because the demand for “cleaner” raw materials increases, social and ecological tensions arise where these raw materials are extracted. This is also the case with lithium, a light metal …

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