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More than 2 million people in the Netherlands suffer from rheumatism. So many people with chronic pain, fatigue and physical limitations. So many people who can’t live the way they want. ReumaNederland does not accept that rheumatism is a brake on our lives. We invest in breakthrough solutions and research into better treatments. We fight for more attention to the …

The renovated Wandelbos playground (part of Stadsbos013) is open on Wednesday 13 April afternoon. Alderman Rik Grashoff (public space) did the opening under the watchful eye of the children of BSO Wandelbos. The renovated playground is suitable for children up to around 12 years old, with or without disabilities. Because playing is of course for everyone. The Wandelbos is the …

Will the conflict with Russia extend to the ISS space station? Also in this episode: moon dust for sale, strange weather on Neptune and an alien explosion in 2014 are now in the news. Space events of the last two weeks discussed by Luc van den Abeelen, Michel van Baal and Herbert Blankesteijn. =Russia still honors ISS agreementshttps://ria.ru/20220411/mks-1782854613.html =First Axiom …

Sports park De Baete in Ruinen is to offer space for more sports and activities after a makeover. By redesigning the sports park, spaces are freed up for housing. A leaky rink, insufficient storage space and outdated facilities. Ruinen sports associations and clubs are eager to adapt De Baete. They sat down with the municipality of De Wolden and defined …

NASA bears the eponymous name for the first time space shuttle Psyche shown to the media. Psyche will launch to Mars in August, after which it is expected to arrive at the asteroid in 2026. It is located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The object is about 280 kilometers wide and, according to scientists, would be made …

Last Monday, April 11, Mayor Michel Bezuijen awarded prizes to students from Alfrink College and ONC Parkdreef for the best ideas of the school program Make Meerzicht Mooi! At ONC Parkdreef, the Skatepark plan won against Ezra, Wahed, Jairo, Jimi, Sydney, Jordan (mavo 3). For Alfrink College, the Study Café plan, designed by Diya, Serenity, Matthijs, Jake, Fatima and Luna …

In Brazil, you will find the Taperá Residence by architect Victor B. Ortiz. This seemingly simple house takes the native style and translates it into a contemporary scenario. With an abundance of natural light, the house shows how interesting architecture and livability can go hand in hand. After graduating from Cornell University and Mackenzie University, Victor B. Ortiz founded his …

When you turn on the radio and listen to the voices on the air, you form an image of the person you are hearing. This is done, for example, on the basis of the voice, the words that are used and the way someone speaks. Does someone speak fast or is someone nervous: these are all factors that count in …

An 8-party international consortium is developing an open platform to help cities and providers develop smart city solutions. The SLAM project was selected by I4Trust as a showcase for efficient and reliable data sharing. It gives cities control over IoT solutions in public space, opens up new opportunities for businesses, and creates more livable, sustainable and inclusive cities for everyone. …

“We must work towards urban ecosystems, adapted to the health of residents, and with green gardens for each group of residents.” This and many more were discussed on Thursday June 7 at the Green Cities meeting, in the new building of the University of Applied Sciences of Aeres on the Floriade. They shared some lessons for the exhibition, interspersed with …