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UNESCO’s fight against misinformation backed by Utrecht University
The COVID-19 pandemic has far reaching and profound consequences. It goes without saying that the crisis has changed the world as we know it....
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Ocean saving research awarded by Utrecht University
Utrecht University awards a special prize to oceanographer Erik van Sebille for his research focused on reducing plastic waste from the oceans.
Delayed award
The Agnites...
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Corona virus antibodies found in mothers milk
The breast milk of women who had COVID-19 has been found to contain antibodies against the corona virus. This new finding has emerged based...
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Understanding the cause of devastating earthquakes and tsunamis
Where do really big earthquakes take place? This is one of the biggest questions for earth scientists, but also for the nearly 4 billion...
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Five Utrecht scientists get Covid-19 research grants
The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (or ZonMw) has approved grant proposals from five researchers in Utrecht that will study the social...
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Progression towards cure for cancer by Utrecht University
Scientists from Utrecht University offer a new explanation for one of the greatest mysteries in the field of cancer research. Loss of often mutated...
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Three Utrechters nominated for Science Talent award
Three Utrechters have been nominated to win the Science Talent award. The three nominated researchers from Utrecht are:
Joyce Browne (1987, Utrecht University)
During her pregnancy,...
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A must-see movie: Tenet
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Nature walks in Bilthoven
Silence, peace, and quiet are privileges. They are also part of a healing process. Nature has its own way of healing. The total silence...
Health
Utrecht University scientists: Breakthrough in studying SARS-CoV2
The second wave is knocking on Europe’s door. The winter is almost here as well, with shorter days and darker nights. But there is...