Astronomers reveal first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy
Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy.
Land-building marsh plants are champions of CO2 capture
Storing CO2 is crucial to combating climate change. An international team led by Dutch researchers investigated the unique properties of wetlands in this fight against global warming.
Gravitation grant of 21.9 million euros for research into how brains function
Researchers at Radboud University receive a Gravitation grant from the Ministry of ECS. Over the next ten years, they will receive tens of millions of euros for interdisciplinary research into brain disorders and quantum technology.
In noisy situations, your words and gestures help you to be understood
Communication seems natural to us, but there are plenty of situations where background noise makes it hard for us to understand each other. In those moments, gesturing can come in handy.
Why we shout during Zoom calls if the image gets blurry
The more the video quality of an online meeting degrades, the louder we start talking, a new study by researchers at Radboud University and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics finds.
New 'Stoeltjesdans'-platform gives teachers more insight into their classroom
The National Stop Bullying Day will call attention to the fact that one in ten school pupils still suffer from bullying. Psychologist Yvonne van den Berg has designed a platform called 'Stoeltjesdans' to support teachers.
Growth fund grant for robot lab makes Netherlands a leader in Big Chemistry
A research programme aiming to build a revolutionary robot lab that combines chemistry and artificial intelligence (AI) will receive a contribution of 97 million from the National Growth Fund.
Drastic decline in hoverflies in Dutch forests
The numbers of hoverflies and hoverfly species have fallen drastically in the forests of the Veluwe in recent decades.
Veni grants for five Radboud researchers
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to five young researchers of the Radboud University.
Bacteria generate electricity from methane
In a new publication, microbiologists from Radboud University have demonstrated that it is possible to make methane-consuming bacteria generate power in the lab. The study will be published in Frontiers in Microbiology on April 12.
Rubicon-grant for three researchers Radboudumc
Three researchers from Radboud university medical center have received Rubicon funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and ZonMw. The Rubicon programme is intended to give young, talented scientists the opportunity to gain international researc
Paul Verschure appointed as professor of Neuroengineering
Paul Verschure has been appointed as professor of Neuroengineering at Radboud University’s Faculty of Science with effect from 15 March 2022.
Innovation Project 'Future Dikes' will develop strong, biodiverse grass revetment for future-proof dikes
On 11 April 2022, Future Dikes will be launched, aimed at sustainable grass revetment for the dikes of the future: erosion-proof, cost effective and with a diversity of flowers.
Rosella Hermens appointed professor of Person-centered oncological integrated care
Rosella Hermens has been appointed Professor of Person-centered oncological integrated care at Radboud university medical center/Radboud University, investigating personalized care for patients with cancer.
Why millions of African children have no birth registration
In large parts of Africa, over half of all children lack a birth registration. These children therefore cannot claim essential human rights.
Group of art critics still not very diverse
In the chronicling of Dutch art criticism, women often play a marginal role. Art historian Loes van Beuningen conducted PhD research into the role of women in visual art criticism and concludes that too little has changed since 1900.
The clock is ticking: urgent action needed to meet 1.5 degree Celsius goal
Nederlandse klimaatexperts pleiten voor een verregaande transformatie van onze energievoorziening, industrie, transport en landbouw.
New digital tool reveals spheres of influence of big tech companies
Today sees the launch of the website ‘Sphere Transgression Watch’, which reveals how major technology companies are gaining more and more influence in different areas of our society.
Muslim gender values are more diverse than often thought
Muslims’ gender values are not nearly as uniform as is often suggested. Islamic religiosity and time spent in Europe shape views on gender, but shape different gendered issues in varying ways.
Coins as an indispensable communication tool for Roman emperors
Roman coins were more than just a payment method. Coins were widely distributed in large numbers, making them an ideal medium for Roman emperors to communicate their ideological beliefs.
