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.
Seven winners of University Study Prize 2024: waste algorithms, conspiracy theories and more
Seven present or former Radboud University students are the proud winners of the 2024 University Study Prize. They are awarded this prize for writing a thesis of exceptional quality during the past academic year.
NWO Impact Explorer Grant for exploring the market potential of an eReactor NMR probe
In this project, the interdisciplinary team explores options to commercialize or license the eReactor NMR probe, with the aim of contributing to the energy storage solutions of the future.
Study reveals unified origin of life’s antiviral defenses
Dr. Pedro Leão, a new researcher at RIBES, combined protein lineage research with AI-powered protein structure prediction, showing that some proteins involved in our immune system evolved from an ancient common ancestor.
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.
Frits Vaandrager receives NWO-ENW M grant for automatic software testing
Professor of Software Science Frits Vaandrager has been awarded an open competition NWO-ENW M grant to support a 5-year research project which aims to develop innovative machine learning algorithms for testing complex software systems.
Can we ever truly solve (long) covid?
Researchers at Radboud University are working on a potential antiviral drug against coronavirus, which targets the spread of the virus within your body and the resulting symptoms.
Study finds cosmic fingerprints of sulfur rings
For the first time, a team of scientists from HFML-FELIX at Radboud University 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 Radboud University 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 Radboud University'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.
James Webb Space Telescope reveals ice structure in interstellar space
For the first time, scientists have observed the 'dangling OH peak’. This peak is usually attributed to water molecules with an H-atom sticking out of a water ice surface. It suggests the surface area of interstellar ice is much larger than expected.
Midnight sun on Svalbard: expedition to phytoplankton
On July 5, 2024, five researchers from Radboud University 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.
KWF Proof of Concept Grant for Clinical Development of Anticancer Drugs
Thomas Boltje, a researcher at Synthetic Organic Chemistry, has received a 150,000 euro grant from the KWF for his research on inhibiting specific sugar molecules in cancer.
Single-cell technology helps researchers advance personalized corneal treatments
Researchers from Radboud University and Tampere University (Finland) have made a significant step forward towards creating effective personalized therapy for corneal damage using Single-cell RNA sequencing.
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 Radboud University is helping with this development by using AI and deep learning.
Fewer measurements required to determine level of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater due to new model
A new model developed by Radboud University-affiliated environmental scientist Caterina Zillien can be used to determine the amount of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater — and their exact origin — every bit as precisely as actual measurements.
Climate promise green hydrogen may not always be fulfilled
Green hydrogen often, but certainly not always, leads to CO2 gains. This claim is based on research published in Nature Energy by Kiane de Kleijne from Radboud University and Eindhoven University of Technology.
Roel Vertegaal appointed Professor of Human-Computer Interaction
Roel Vertegaal has been appointed Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at Radboud University’s Faculty of Science effective May 1, 2024.
