Were you also so shocked when you went to refuel this week? “Petrol price in the Netherlands has already reached a record”, was also reported last week in Autoblog.nl. And no, it’s not a record low, but you probably already thought that. How could the petrol price be reduced? A research group at the University…

by Michiel van Grootel You learn a lot from your parents. From mannerisms and behaviors, to how to handle problems, your children learn a lot from you too. My mom taught me to think in solutions, and not problems, and that is an approach that is very important to pass on to our kids. Climate…

The maritime shipping industry is an area of great importance. In a world where goods from all over the world can be shipped to your doorstep with just a few clicks, ocean-faring ships are the backbone of worldwide trade. However, they have a great impact on our climate. In 2018, the global shipping industry was…

    Water lentils, the smallest plant on earth with big plans for the future. For some, perhaps earlier known as duckweed, the plant that provides a green blanket over the ditches in the Netherlands. Mainly known for ducks as a delicious meal. But not for much longer. This plant has the potential to become…

We all know what it’s like to have a bad sleep: the grumpiness, the fogginess, and the smallest things that feel ever so frustrating. It’s a truly human experience to roll out of bed in a zombie-like state, only to discover that you’re out of coffee. While there’s still no fool-proof solution to a caffeine…

By Stijn Alberts, November 2021 Special nanotechnology interwoven into your clothes, or clothes made from fungi. These are both examples of how technology influences fashion. Technology creates new ways to create the clothes and adds new functions to it as well. But while it seems new technologies only add to what fashion has to offer;…

Utrecht is the leading city in the world on a new application of electric cars: vehicle-to-grid. It started with the project Smart Solar Charging which will come to an end this year, but its results will only be implemented in greater numbers. This project, among others, convinced Hyundai to work together with the city and…

We’ve all heard it before; what you see on tv shows is not real. Many popular tv shows have autistic characters, like The Big Bang Theory, The Good Doctor and The A-word. These characters are a reflection of some autistic people, but many experience the opposite. My name is Tamara, I am 21 years old,…

    Are you aware of the radical changes in the energy policies of top companies such as Microsoft, Heineken, Shell? They are taking giant strategic steps towards full sustainability. These companies plan to achieve their sustainable goals by using more solar energy than conventional energy sources. While it may seem unrealistic to convert the…

Have you noticed a difference in your dreams lately? You are not alone! Many people notice that their dreams are more vivid and last longer than usual when they were in lockdown due to the corona crisis. That may sound great, but many people actually dream about threatening situations more often. This affects how they…