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Alderman wants radically different interpretation of Groningen main station

Alderman wants radically different interpretation of Groningen main station

The square in front of Groningen’s main train station – also known as the “Balcony of the city” – needs to be tackled drastically. This could mean a complete demolition of the Stadsbalkon, or a smaller intervention. But in any case, the quality of the stay will have to be radically improved. This is the opinion of the alderman of …

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Metamorphosis for Barneveld’s attic. “It fits perfectly with our house from the 60s” | Barneveld’s Journal

Metamorphosis for Barneveld's attic.  "It fits perfectly with our house from the 60s" |  Barneveld's Journal

BARNEVEL The atmosphere, lots of greenery and enough space around the house were the reasons Petra van den Brand (36) and her family moved to Hugo de Grootlaan in Barneveld earlier this year. The newly installed BASkapel completes their characteristic sixties house. Petra lives in Staatsliedenbuurt, near the center of Barneveld, with her husband Wilfred van den Brand (38) and …

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An SSD is hidden in this ordinary mouse!

In deze doodgewone muis zit een SSD verborgen!

A Solid State Drive (SSD) hidden in the casing of a mouse. You can hardly believe it. You can have a computer mouse in your hand every day. Or you have to work with a trackpad every day, of course that is also possible. A mouse is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. After all, too small is not …

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235,000 visitors for NEMO in 2021

235,000 visitors for NEMO in 2021

AMSTERDAM – NEMO Science Museum started and ended the year 2021 behind closed doors. Despite the long closure, more than 235,000 visitors visited the science museum in 2021. Families, schools and adults enjoyed the new activities and exhibits. During the Christmas holidays, NEMO is organizing four online demonstrations for families full of surprising science experiments. NEMO experts show more about …

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Domburg’s Nehalennia district is getting a makeover

Domburg's Nehalennia district is getting a makeover

Gate: editorial, Saturday December 25 11:58 – 2021 DOMBURG – Domburg has had bath status for many years. With various construction and embellishment projects in public space, we always want to contribute to the image of Domburg which corresponds to the quality label. The developments in the Nehalennia region are one example. Magnificent new hotel designs were made for the …

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Reflection walk in Houthaven Park – News

Reflection walk in Houthaven Park - News

Due to the containment there is again a lot of walking. Walks come in all shapes and sizes, including this tour that takes you through modern Christmas history.From December 22 to 26, there is five signs in Houthaven Park. In five moments, you are taken into a modern Christmas story, linked to the housing crisis in Amsterdam. These five signs …

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Mystery solved: the fish make the “wave” to scare the birds

Mystery solved: the fish make the "wave" to scare the birds

In order to survive in the sulfur-rich waters around Teapa, the poecilia sulphuraria especially in the upper oxygen-rich layer. This makes small fish, closely related to guppies commonly found in aquariums, easy prey for hunters like the kingfisher. But fish don’t give up easily, new research shows in scientific journal Current biology. They frighten the birds with collective wave movements. …

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This is – as far as we know now

This is - as far as we know now

Researchers have unearthed the fossilized remains of a still unknown marine reptile, which measured up to 17 meters in length from caudal fin to muzzle! While dinosaurs ruled the earth, so-called ichthyosaurs ruled the oceans. Although these marine reptiles were not dinosaurs, they reached similar gigantic sizes and also came in many different shapes and sizes. Now, researchers have unearthed …

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How your brain makes sure you always have room for dessert | Thunder wonders

How your brain makes sure you always have room for dessert |  Thunder wonders

Thunder wondersWith the holidays fast approaching, we will soon be at the table again. Delicious dishes appear, and just when you think you are completely full, your aunt comes up with a delicious dessert. Fortunately, you always have room for dessert! Judith Education 23-12-21, 8:30 p.m. Source: Thunder wonders Thunder wonders Researchers from the Donders Institute at Radboud University in …

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