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Leiden University was founded on February 8, 1575. This makes it the oldest university in the Netherlands. For some time now, the city museum no longer charges an entrance fee on this day (just like on October 3, for example). Visitors can enter for free. On this occasion, De Lakenhal has concocted a special program focusing on art and science. …

Astronomers have determined the mass of a scorched star directly using a phenomenon known as gravity lens effect. An international team, led by Peter McGill from the University of Cambridge (UK), used data from two telescopes to measure how light from a distant star was deflected by the white dwarf star LAWD 37, causing the The distant star’s temporary distance …

PA ONS News•today, 4:25 p.m. Minister Wiersma will talk to schools about the possibility of banning cell phones in classrooms. In the House of Representatives, he acknowledged that cellphones can disrupt classes, but he also stressed that it was up to the schools themselves to develop policy in this regard. “That space is there and the schools also occupy that …

01 feb 2023 om 08:33Update: 7 minuten geleden A green comet will pass Earth for the first time in 50,000 years. If the clouds do not throw a spanner in the works, the object is visible to the naked eye. You can only really see the comet with a telescope or binoculars. Preferably in a dark place. Just after midnight, …

The city council of In wood unanimously approved the Long Term Maintenance Plan (MJOP) on January 24 Municipality of Houten 2023-2027 established. This plan concerns the necessary major maintenance and replacement within the next five years of many important parts of public space, such as roads, sidewalks, bridges, tunnels, traffic lights, trees, gardens public spaces, play facilities and traffic signs. …

The roof between the Spoorpark Kiosk and the Scouting Esjeeka building has undergone a major makeover in recent months. The space is equipped with a full-length lockable fence and inside the space is divided into one large multifunctional space and three smaller spaces. The large multifunctional space is equipped with low stands on which visitors can sit, for example to …

About the episode Researchers are increasingly able to manufacture smart materials that react to stimuli such as light, temperature or pressure. Now a group of scientists have flown this material. They call it an artificial seed, but the bushy-winged robot that fits on your fingertip might look the most like a fairy. The wings move in response to light. For …

The political parties will meet on Tuesday 31 January in three different committee meetings. The factions are informed, among other things, about the housing vision and the housing program for Stichtse Vecht. The factions are also informed about the state of the official organization and the results of the investigation of TIM Stichtse Vecht. Governance and Finance Committee Location: Koetshuis, …

Will there soon be insects in your food? Recently authorized by the European Commission around Purchased domesticus, or house cricket, can be processed into several foodstuffs. But the average consumer knows little about the use of insects in and as food, and this is cause for concern. Samira I.Ibrahim is a climate ambassador and research scientist in the field of …

About the episode When you walk through a forest, you probably rarely think about how that tree ended up there. Maybe, when you think about it, it looks like a coincidence. Or something that is controlled by the space available and how the tree itself uses it. But University of Maine biologist Ivy Yen knows better, according to The New …