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Alumni Week: 3-9 October
Join alumni, students, staff and other participants in searching for solutions to today’s challenges. Scientists and pioneers will challenge you to consider: what if it can be done?
How can news media wean themselves off the Big Tech drip?
Dutch news media are digitally dependent on US Big Tech, which poses risks to democracy and to editorial control. How to we work towards a more independent digital future for journalism?
Strongest evidence yet that Betelgeuse has a companion
At long last, astronomers have firm evidence that Betelgeuse, one of the most famous stars in the night sky, is not alone. Researchers have now obtained the clearest image ever of what likely is Betelgeuse B, the star orbiting Betelgeuse.
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