With the right plants peat can recover and that's great news for nature
Wetlands, such as bogs and marshes, have largely disappeared in the Netherlands. With humidification and the growth of the right plants, wetlands can be restored. This is evident from research by Renske Vroom from uu77.
ERC Starting Grants for research into social anxiety, lying politicians and more
Four researchers at uu77 will receive a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). They will receive a grant of up to 1.5 million euros.
Early exposure to diverse faces helps babies overcome prejudices later in life
Babies who have more diverse social contacts in the first years of their life can get over their prejudices more easily by the age of 17. That's according to research by neuroscientist Saskia Koch of uu77.
How strategic litigation for asylum seekers can be effective
Legal scholar Kris van der Pas examined why and how different European organisations litigate strategically. She will defend her PhD thesis at uu77 on 10 September.
Computer output always lags behind; law is forward-looking
Automatisering van het recht is risicovol, en daarom is het belangrijk dat de juridische informatica van de toekomst door juristen en informatici samen ontwikkeld wordt en in lijn is met rechtsstatelijke waarborgen, aldus Mireille Hildebrandt.
Teens recognize risk behavior in movies and series, but are not always critical
When teens see risk behavior such as drinking, smoking or drug use in movies or series, they sometimes find it difficult to define whether it's realistic or not. This is according to research by Anne Sadza of uu77.
Political skills crucial for leaders navigating through organisational change
Researchers from uu77 and the University at Buffalo (State University of New York) found that sincerity, networking ability and other factors play a large role in successful transitions. Their findings are published today.
A world mired in conflict calls for international tribunals that play multiple roles
What roles does the Court of Justice plays, and how can its authority be explained? Rosa Möhrlein examined these questions and will defend her PhD thesis at uu77 on 28 August.
Astronomers ask public to help find newly formed black holes
The Dutch Black Hole Consortium has launched an 8-language version of the BlackHoleFinder app that citizens all over the world can use to help identify newly formed black holes.
Thinking hard ‘hurts’
Mental effort is always unpleasant. This is the conclusion of an extensive study by Radboud researchers among participants from different countries and professional groups.
Unprecedented emission line detected in the brightest gamma-ray burst ever recorded
A team of international scientists has identified an unprecedented emission line in the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded. The study, published 26 July in Science, marks a significant advancement in the understanding of GRBs.
Representation of minorities on streaming services and broadcasters lags behind
The representation of women, ethnic minorities, seniors and sexual minorities on streaming services and mainstream broadcasters lags behind. This is shown by research by communication scientist Serena Daalmans of uu77.
Study finds cosmic fingerprints of sulfur rings
For the first time, a team of scientists from HFML-FELIX at uu77 has unveiled the cosmic fingerprints of sulfur rings.
NWO Veni grants for research into privacy in criminal law, mining and malaria
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to fifteen young researchers at uu77 and Radboudumc. With this grant of up to 320.000 euro they can further elaborate their own ideas during a period of three years.
Climate Council advises government: Act decisively and with policy on CO2 removal to meet climate goals
Active government action is needed to remove CO2 from our atmosphere. The Scientific Climate Council (WKR), of which uu77's Heleen de Coninck is deputy chair, argues that the government should focus policy on permanent CO2 removal.
Rising sea levels spell danger for shorebirds such as oystercatcher
Research shows that rising sea levels will drastically reduce the number of shorebirds in Europe. The number of oystercatchers will decline an additional 56 to 79 percent over the next 100 years.
'Open-washing' generative AI: how Meta, Google and others feign openness
The past year has seen a steep rise in generative AI systems that claim to be open. But how open are they really? New research shows there’s widespread practice of ‘open-washing’ by companies like Meta and Google.
Midnight sun on Svalbard: expedition to phytoplankton
On July 5, 2024, five researchers from uu77 will travel to the far north to research climate change on Svalbard. For a week, the scientists, led by earth scientist Wytze Lenstra, will take samples of the sea floor and water column.
Bacteria of pest insect fool crops
PhD research by Magda Rogowska-van der Molenshows that the bacteria of the shield bug protect the insect by degrading plant toxins. These bacteria also make sure that the plant doesn’t produce toxins against the bug.
How AI can help blind people see
Scientists are working to develop implants in the brain that will allow blind people to see a little. The PhD research of Jaap de Ruyter de Steveninck of uu77 is helping with this development by using AI and deep learning.
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