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This place on the International Space Station stayed dirty

This place on the International Space Station stayed dirty

While most of us are now much more careful about keeping our homes and workplaces clean, cleanliness aboard the International Space Station is imperative. Antibacterial measures are of great importance as bacteria tend to accumulate in the constantly recirculating air of the International Space Station. Every Saturday in space is a “cleanup day” as surfaces are cleaned and astronauts vacuum …

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Astronauts prepare for two next space flights

Astronauts prepare for two next space flights

This will be the first spacewalk for Glover, who has made his first space flight at the station in a few months now. This will be the third spacewalk for Hopkins, who has already completed two spacewalks for his first six-month project to the space station from September 25, 2013 to March 10, 2014. Hopkins, Glover, NASA astronaut Shannon Walker …

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KU Leuven studied it on the database – Voetbalnieuws

KU Leuven studied it on the database - Voetbalnieuws

Scientists from KU Leuven have investigated the Jupiler Pro League’s best summer transfer based on match data. KU Leuven uses two systems to calculate the scores. The VAEP system uses all possible actions, whether offensive or defensive. The XT system mainly watches the passing and dribbling of the players. The VAEP thus offers a broader view of the player. If …

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Rotterdam receives award from the Netherlands Cultural Heritage Agency

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by Henk J. Licher Rotterdam is in bad shape with the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands, which guards the national monuments. For example, it emerges from a sharp opinion that this Service sent to the municipal council on December 13th. In this tip on the proposed construction of Parkhaven, Rotterdam goes round the clock. The National Service makes it …

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These families are looking for a place for their caravan in the Betuwe, but things are going so slowly | Overbetuwe

These families are looking for a place for their caravan in the Betuwe, but things are going so slowly |  Overbetuwe

Tonia Swinckels and her brother Bart were born in the trailer. Their parents still live there, in the Zetten mini camp. Tonia and Bart have lived with their families in a townhouse for years against their will. Because they have been registered for a long time, originally from Overbetuwe and their parents live there in caravans, they have a good …

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100 questions to the climate helpdesk

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After almost three months, the climate helpdesk has reached the milestone of 100 questions. In this helpdesk, scientists search for answers to all questions related to climate or climate change. Erik van Sebille is one of the satisfied initiators of the contribution. “The good thing is that there are very different questions”, he explains. News and Co. “Some are very …

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UN: aging dams are a growing danger

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By 2050, more than half of the world’s population will live downstream from a dam. If we do not act, then the lion’s share of these dams will be exceeded, warns the United Nations. The figures speak for themselves: of the 58,700 dams in the world, most were built between 1930 and 1970, with an expected lifespan of 50 to …

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Hitman 3 review | Science

Hitman 3 review |  Science

What is that? The Hitman games are all about one thing: taking out targets. Preferably without being seen, of course, and that’s the whole point if you can pass a murder off as an accident. In Hitman 3, the conclusion of the last trilogy in history, that goal remained unchanged. In five extremely different places, you often have multiple people …

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