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Leading researchers see a ‘violation of trust in science’ in the new government’s austerity plan
Leading scientists warn that 1,200 young scientists newly recruited to universities are at risk of being sacked from their jobs…
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Honorary doctorate awarded to Professor of Science Communication at Leiden Ionica Smits
Professor Ionica Smits (Photo: Leiden University) Professor of Science Communication Ionica Smits receives an honorary doctorate from the Open University.…
The brain signal crucial for memory is disrupted due to lack of sleep
About the episode There is a link between sleep and memory, but we still do not understand this mechanism well…
How do you make sure you don’t get sick this summer?
Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but it is also the season… Pathogens are latent. Whether you’re planning…
These Pacific gray whales are shrinking
About the episode Over the past 20 to 30 years, gray whales that summer along the Pacific Northwest coast have…
Editing genes in tardigrades to discover their secrets
About the episode We can’t stop talking about tardigrades. This is not surprising considering that some species can survive the…
A new type of antibiotic kills bacteria without harming the microbiome
About the episode Pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, can defend themselves well against antibiotics and often acquire resistance.…
A unique exhibition that translates science into images, music and dance
June 13, 2024 What happens when Leiden scholars from different fields, looking at complex social problems together, unite with artists?…
Representatives: The structure of livestock raising must be reformed to prevent animal diseases
The House of Representatives expresses its deep concern about the outbreak of animal diseases and the possibility of these diseases…
On very hot days, the language politicians use is different
About the episode Heat waves affect us humans and the planet we live on in many ways. Now researchers have…