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SKAO ONS News•today, 20:02 Ellen van Gelder Africa correspondent Ellen van Gelder Africa correspondent It seems almost unthinkable: a mega telescope capable of picking up signals just after the big bang that are still floating around the universe and converting them into photos. Nevertheless, scientists believe that it will soon be possible: this week, the green light was given for …

During his keynote speech at the BTG Business Event in Noordwijk, internist and president of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), Marcel Levi, pleaded for closer collaboration between science and IT. According to him, there is still much to be gained to reduce a number of diseases. He says we are already well advanced. “We live in the golden …

The Keteleer car park was officially opened on Friday afternoon. — © Patrick DeRoo portene – The renovated Keteleer car park was opened on Friday on the Herentalsebaan in Deurne. The number of spaces has increased from 44 to 105. “This allows us to fill the parking spaces differently for traders on the Herentalsebaan, with a terrace for example, if …

About the episode For centuries, sailors in the world’s oceans have noted that they have to face the worst storms when in the southern hemisphere. Now researchers think they know why it’s stormier there than elsewhere. Since the 1980s, satellite data has also confirmed that storms in the Southern Hemisphere – where you’ll find Australia and parts of Africa and …

Owners Rob Zwiers (l) and Kees van Marion van Nijha leave the board (photo: Niek Hidding) LOCHEM – Nijha Lochem acquired the ‘Hoof supplier’ predicate two weeks ago. This festive moment was used to announce to the world that owners Kees van Marion and Rob Zwiers will step down as board members on January 1. “It’s time to give space …

The increase in the number of women at the top of science is not happening fast enough. So says the new Female Professors Monitor, which was introduced today. Over the last year (2021), the share of female professors has increased by 1%. This is the weakest growth of the last five years, underlines the National Network of Women Teachers (LNVH). …

American scientists have discovered the strongest material on Earth. It is a mixture of chromium, cobalt and nickel. The mixture of metals, CrCoNi, was discovered by researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Scientists conducted tests which showed that the mixture is about five times stronger than the strongest steel. It is also about fifteen times stronger than aluminum airliner frames. …

The Wadden Islands will receive 5 million euros from the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning for the accelerated construction of at least 200 homes on the five islands. It is expected that “in the period up to 2025” the first 75 houses will be completed, reports the Wadden Islands Partnership. “Due to the specific characteristics of the island, such …

07/12/2022 22:46 Flink has a branch in downtown Nijmegen, but has already been reprimanded by the judge. Photo: Google Street View NIJMEGEN – How should Nijmegen deal with flash delivery services that want to operate in the city? The municipality does not yet have a policy on this as it is a new development and invites the city council to …

Amac, the Apple specialist with fifty stores in the Netherlands, will open a new store in the center of Breda on Saturday, December 17. The site of the Brabant city will be the first Apple Premium Partner in the Netherlands and the fourth in Europe to fulfill the conditions to be authorized to carry this label. “I am very proud …