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Written by Mathilde LE PETITCORPS American scientists have discovered that the reflective power of the Earth, called albedo, is diminishing. A worrying phenomenon, because it leads to an increase in global warming. The shine of the earth is fading! he to study The Big Bear Lake Solar Observatory, which specializes in studying the sun, is located in California, United States, …

Many international students study in Tilburg. It is important for this group to find accommodation. This proves difficult in practice. Rooms are regularly offered with the text ‘Dutch only’ or ‘no internationals’. The city council disapproves of such practices. Students who experience this form of discrimination can report it to RADAR, an organization committed to fighting discrimination and promoting equal …

Day before (Image: Rafale / Pexels) Dog and cat owners are sometimes more idiosyncratic than their pets. For example, they talk in childish voices to their four-legged friend and fluffy tomcat, give them better food than their own food, and sometimes even let the animal crawl in bed with them. Spoonen this is good, but is it a good idea …

If you come to another city as a resident of Leiden, you have probably noticed the shared scooters there. You will find them not only in big cities such as The Hague, Rotterdam and Amsterdam, but even in Apeldoorn, Krimpen aan den IJssel and Loon op Zand. We have often received the question why Leiden doesn’t have them. That’s why …

Apollo 11 was launched on July 16, 1969. Four days later, on July 20, humans set foot on the lunar surface for the first time in history. “The eagle has landed!” He rang. The Apollo lunar lander consisted of two parts. For the return of the moon, only the upper part, the ascension stage, was used to launch the two …

GORINCHEM The municipal executive of B and W Gorinchem presented the budget for 2022 to the council for decision on Thursday, October 7. In 2022, additional efforts will be made to achieve the ambitions set out in the Gorcums Agreement. This means investing more in sustainability, mobility, social and education, “so that Gorinchem remains a pleasant city to live, work, …

How does the physical environment influence student learning? In the weeks leading up to the school vacation, schools were visited in the city and district to examine the physical defects of school buildings. Assuming that school buildings and surrounding facilities can influence the performance of teachers, students and parents. Several things have happened to us. Redundant clock We met a …

By determining the parking standards in The Hague, The Hague VVD ensured that the city remains livable for car owners in the future. Along with the CDA, the Liberals tabled an amendment to ensure that enough parking spaces are built in new neighborhoods or neighborhoods under renovation. “We don’t believe in an approach to drive the car out of town, …

Would you ever want to go to space? Space tourism is on the rise. Now only for the very rich, but there are also people who will do it for nothing. For example, virologist Ab Osterhaus, he said last night in Op1. He is dizzy. What seems? It is impossible to be afraid of heights in space. That’s what Pieter …

Researchers say it’s not a fairytale impression that women get cold more often than men – it could be an evolutionary fact. According to researchers at Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology, it appears that not only human females are cold, but many other species are as well. So why do women prefer heating while men increase air conditioning? The …