Tag: nature
Zoëy about long ears: ‘Who comes up with that, two of those enormous ears on their heads?’
Enjoying nature in our region is possible in the many nature reserves, but there is also plenty to discover near the city. Take the area around the Utrecht Science Park,…
The leading minds behind The Division are making a new shooter in which forces of nature disturb you while looting
Some of the leading developers who made The Division are now working on a new shooter for Steam and consoles. What game is it? Exoborne is an extraction shooter that…
European Union: Nature Restoration Act Comes into Force
After two years of controversy within the European Union (EU) and months of deadlock due in particular to agricultural discontent at the beginning of 2024, the law on the restoration…
Norwegian researchers: The reduction of Arctic sea ice is drastically changing marine nature and the northern climate | News in brief
The ice cover of the Arctic Ocean will shrink considerably in the coming decades. This will change both the region’s climate and the marine ecosystem. As the climate warms, the…
Battery bonanza in Chile threatens nature and people
Cobalt, nickel and lithium are needed in electrification • International project to streamline the search Ore geologist Joel Andersson is one of those working to solve the riddle of where…
Zoëy on an endangered bee: ‘it’s quite a picky one’
Anyone who has ever been there will agree: the Kwintelooijen nature reserve between Veenendaal and Rhenen is beautiful. The nature reserve is known for the special animal species that live…
From crayfish to hornets: these exotic species are causing problems in Utrecht
An empty fish bowl is causing problems in Lopik. The cabomba, an invasive exotic, has ended up in the water as a result, which is bad news. The water board…
Empty fish bowl causes nuisance in Lopik, cabomba threatens aquatic life
They don’t do it themselves, but it is done by contractor De Gier from Benschop. Employee Luuk Strien explains what the cabomba does. “It is an invasive exotic that does…
Miia Sillman was confused about the nature of the superstar of her sport: “You wouldn’t believe it was the same person” | Sport
Paris Olympics on channels 26.7.–11.8. Go to the competition website here. The full athletics program can be found here. Indoor hurdles World Championship winner Andy Pozzi told in July about…
Luc’s Garden Safari: Your Ivy is Worth Gold
Biologist Luc Hoogenstein is on safari in Amersfoort, in the garden of Alida Pelgrim. Luc: “Try sticking an upside-down umbrella or an empty pizza box between the ivy and shaking…