Tiny worms are already causing havoc among beech in North-America. New research shows that also European beech is susceptible to this invasive pest, raising concerns for the health of European forests.
Alcohol-free beer still needs improvement in taste. Scott Lafontaine’s research in ACS Food Science & Technology looks at alternative yeasts that can be used to brew tastier beers.
Isabelle Kohler reflects on the recent all-female space flight and the media’s focus on celebrities over scientists. She shares actionable steps researchers can take to foster a more inclusive and equitable academic culture.
Nijmegen-based Tagworks has passed the investigational new drug (IND) review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its antibody-drug conjugate TGW101. A Phase 1 clinical trial is now being initiated in the US.
In the search for the most suitable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), researchers at KU Leuven have come up with a new approach that combines two catalytic steps, as reported in ChemSusChem.
On 17 April, at the NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam, the For Women in Science 2025 fellowships were awarded to four female scientists working at Dutch universities.
A collaboration between researchers from Eindhoven, Essen and New York is proposing a ‘molecular glue’ as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. The glue targets the ChREBPα protein involved in processing glucose and activating insulin production.
Along with safety goggles and gloves, a lab coat is part of a lab technician’s standard equipment. And with good reason, because a good lab coat is essential for working safely. But not all lab coats are created equal. Here are some tips to help you choose the right lab ...
The Dutch government is drastically cutting the budgets for scientific research and education and, at the same time, plans to lure US-scientists to The Netherlands. Sjoerd Rijpkema struggles to make sense of it all.
Everything, all at once - that would be a suitable tagline for SHINE, the brand-new TEM facility at AMOLF in Amsterdam. ‘Now we can study real-world materials in real-world conditions, both in space and time.’
Health and safety in the laboratory is an issue that most researchers give too little thought to, according to occupational hygienist Arco Engelen. During the LabSafety event on 20 May, he will not only point out the elephant in the room, but also provide tools for dealing with health and ...