A new study verifies the age and origin of one of the oldest specimens of Homo erectus—a very successful early human who roamed the world for nearly 2 million years.
The IPCC relies too much on politically desirable scenarios. That can pose a threat to ambitious climate policies, argue Lisette van Beek and Jeroen Oomen.
Using a new, higher-resolution climate model simulation, scientists from Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ found a much slower ocean temperature increase compared to current simulations.
The Dutch goverment has decided to fully award RegMed XB's proposal for funding from the Dutch national growth fund (Groeifonds). The funding consists of 56 million Euros.
Christine Bauer (Computer science) discovered a ‘feedback loop’ that causes the algorithms of music streaming services to recommend male artists more often.
Biermann has shown that he plays an important role in furthering research on global environmental governance. His colleagues talk about why the win was well-deserved.
Tjalling de Haas (Dept. of Physical Geography, Faculty of Geosciences) has won the NWO-Vening Meinesz Prize for earth sciences. He receives the prize of 10,000 euros for his groundbreaking research into debris flows.
A group of international scientists including two from Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ summarise good practices for the sustainable management of sandy coasts in a new paper.
Interview with Valeria Bonapersona on her systematic review of animal research, specifically of how many animals are expected to be required in each study
As of 1 April 2021, Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ has appointed Robbert Jan Kok as Professor of Drug Delivery Technology. As a professor, Kok will explore new ways of administering medicines and improving the preparation of medicines through 3D printing.
A team of Physics researchers from Utrecht and Eindhoven receive 700,000 euros to experimentally realise a magnetic analogue of astronomical black holes.
Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ has appointed Jan Molenaar as Professor of Precision Medicine in Pediatric Cancer as of 1 April 2021. The chair was created to develop specific, custom-tailored treatments for pediatric cancer.
Is stoking fires the new smoking? Fleur Froeling and her fellow scientists are working with members of the public to research the health effects of wood smoke.
During the first workshops on Recognition and Rewards last December (NL and ENG), more than 70 participants, academic and support staff of Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ, shared their experiences. Read the reflections on the workshops here.
