Humans have a total of five senses, but no less than 80 percent of our sensory impressions are perceived through our eyes. Thus, it becomes understandable why colors and light can influence our thinking, feeling and acting. The color researchers…
When a mammal eats the same as a bird, this doesn’t mean that it has the same bacteria in its intestines. This was shown in a study of the microbiome in the digestive tract of one hundred and twenty-eight animals.…
Diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases are increasing dramatically worldwide, but the reason for this increase remains largely unexplained. Researchers at the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel have now investigated the cause of this problem in a study and assume on the…
Admittedly, an enthusiastic climber rarely has fear of heights. But: he is afraid to fall and get injured. Depending on the climber’s level of expertise, this fear appears in every person at a different height. A beginner may already feel…
At least since the successful petition for a referendum in Bavaria, our local honey bee has been regarded as a sympathetic symbol for the preservation of biodiversity. Because the campaign with the slogan “Save the Bees” has even prompted the…
Despite all medical advances, cardiovascular diseases are still by far the number one cause of death in Germany. According to the cardiac report of the German Society of Cardiology (DKG), cardiovascular diseases account for around 37 percent of deaths, and…
Thanks to a Round A funding backed by Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures in syndication with the economic development agency for the Limburg Province (LIOF), Venlo based Accerion now prepares to enter new global markets while expanding its team. The height of the investment…
Dutch Technology Week is not just about discovering the promising side of technology; yesterday during the official opening event it became clear that there are enough issues that the Netherlands has to cope with. More women in technology; more money…
If there is one thing that differentiates professional women from men, it’s their attitude to avoid risks. With these words, Former European Commissioner Neelie Kroes kicked off of the ambitious Female Tech Heroes network, which was launched today, as part…
Marieke Blom, chief economist at ING, has observed something remarkable in recent years. In a growing economy, the average productivity remained at the level of years ago. “We did start working more hours, which made it look as if we…