We know that air pollution can be bad for our health, but does it also have an effect on our cognitive performance? They studied this… with chess players. Researcher Steffen Kunn at Maastricht University comes from economics. He became interested in the question of what air pollution does to our cognition through student research. Because if there’s a negative effect …
Read More »Van Kalmthout will also drive for the IndyCar team Ed Carpenter Racing in the coming years | NOW
Rinus van Kalmthout extended his expiring contract with his Ed Carpenter Racing team for several seasons on Thursday. This means the 21-year-old Dutchman is guaranteed to compete in the IndyCar series for years to come. Van Kalmthout is in his third season in IndyCar. In 2020, his first year, he finished third on the podium at the Harvest Grand Prix …
Read More »Will the universe expand and contract forever? A new model shows a problem with this theory
The universe has been expanding for billions of years and will continue to do so. But scientists expect that one day there will be a turnaround, after which the universe will shrink again and eventually become one. big crunch jumpscares. Will this last forever? And what happened before big Bangwhat was the beginning of the expansion? In an effort to …
Read More »Oil storage fire spreads further, Cuba’s energy supply at risk
AFP ONS News•today, 04:16 Cuban firefighters still have no control over a major fire at an oil storage facility. In the city of Matanzas, the fire spread to a third large oil tank last day. The fire threatens to have major consequences for the whole island. The fire broke out on Friday evening following a lightning strike. Although firefighters attempted …
Read More »China continues to pressure Taiwan and now also targets the United States
The Chinese exercises around Taiwan, which were to stop on Sunday, will continue for longer. With this unpredictable action, China continues to maintain pressure on the independent offshore island. Beijing is also targeting possible US military aid to Taiwan with the latest drills. Chinese military officials announced drills targeting submarines and ship attacks on Monday morning. According to military experts, …
Read More »Newspaper: Energy companies ask British to deal with polluted gas
Photo: ANP British business newspaper the Financial Times reports that European energy companies are calling on the United Kingdom to urgently tackle pollution from gas it sends to mainland Europe. Gas supplied by pipelines to Belgium and the Netherlands contains “toxic” and “dangerous” substances, and the pollution has increased recently, according to gas suppliers. Companies sounding the alarm include Belgium’s …
Read More »Interior tips: here’s how to create a relaxed atmosphere at home | Home & Garden
summer house Lots of daylight and space give the living room a luxurious feel. In addition, they reinforce the feeling of well-being. By varying the decoration of the windows, you create the basis for an atmospheric ambience. The combination of Luxaflex LightLine® roller blinds and floor-to-ceiling curtains for patio doors provide both tranquility and comfort. Yoga In the summer, many …
Read More »Andretti Racing acknowledges five to twelve for Formula 1 project
While the possible entry of Porsche and Audi can count on plenty of cheers from Formula 1 policy makers, Michael Andretti’s desire to debut in the sport seems less enthusiastic. The marketing director of the American team, Jean-François Thormann, recognizes that the deadline for launching the project is very close. Formula 1 is more popular than ever and recently Liberty …
Read More »The Smartest Human viewers furious at wasting time with Jip: ‘Should be banned’
Anniko van Santen was victorious again in this episode, so Jip and Roos faced each other in the final. It soon becomes an exciting battle in which Jip seems to be in the lead. But when she has to give one more answer that belongs to the word “student”, things go wrong. Then it’s Roos’ turn and she can knock …
Read More »Zaporizhzhya board wants referendum on joining Russia
Reuters ONS News•today, 16:13 The pro-Russian administration of the Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhya wants to hold a referendum on joining Russia in a few weeks. According to the Russian news agency Ria Novosti, the administration today signed a decree that should make such a plebiscite possible. The southern part of the Zaporizhzhya region, including the city of Melitopol and Zaporizhzhya …
Read More »Top cricket at VCC in front of 2,000 spectators
6 minutes ago sport read 25 times Voorburg – The Netherlands’ two Twenty20 matches against top country New Zealand at Sportpark Westvliet in Voorburg were a great success. The matches, which were broadcast live on television in several countries and watched by millions, were lost by the Orange team, but were well attended and earned Bas de Leede recognition …
Read More »US and EU want quick deal with Iran on nuclear talks
The United States and the European Union want to quickly reach an agreement on nuclear talks with Iran. Iran said on Monday that a deal was still a long way off and that more negotiations were needed. APAugust 8, 202219:03 Iran’s nuclear negotiators returned to Tehran from Vienna on Monday. A deal is still not close, they said. “We have …
Read More »KIJK is looking for a Junior Online Editor!
Will you join our editorial team? WATCH Magazine looking for a junior online writer (36 hours per week). KIJK is the magazine for groundbreaking science and innovative technology. Our magazine is for anyone interested in science, nature and technology. We not only focus on the monthly magazine, but of course also on online media. Are you a specialist in this …
Read More »“It’s time to give something back”
LIT OUR Sports•Wednesday, May 11, 12:22 p.m. “I would like to give something back to the country where I grew up as a baseball player.” With these words, Rick van den Hurk announced that he would work as the technical director of the Dutch baseball association KNBSB. Van den Hurk, 36, returns to his country for the first time in …
Read More »“Little hope” for a white dolphin in the Seine | Abroad
The four-meter-long animal was spotted for the first time on Tuesday in the Seine, about 70 kilometers from Paris. Remarkable because a beluga whale, also called a white dolphin, is mainly found in arctic and subarctic seas. It is therefore rare for the animal to be spotted in European rivers. Scientists and authorities want to help the animal swim out …
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