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Are gays responsible for corona?
Did you like the same sex 500 years ago? Then you had to be very careful. After all, medieval society was not kind to homosexuals. Fortunately, those days are over and we are all super tolerant now. Or not? Gender historian Jonas Roelens (UGent) …
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Is Organic Really Better?
When you think of organic farming, you might think of green pastures, full flavors and cows that look just a little happier. But not everything that is organic is really better. Crop protection expert Pieter Spanoghe (UGent) shows that the grass …
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What is so special about the Lamb of God?
The Ghent Altarpiece is considered one of the most important Belgian paintings ever, but what can you actually see? Religious historian Danny Praet (UGent) was fascinated by this polyptych as a child and shows us that there is much more to see …
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Will sudoku creators soon crack your bank details?
Seeing someone on the train solve a sudoku may not be as innocent as you think. Who knows, maybe that sudoku freak is out for a prize of a million dollars or worse: your bank details! Because believe it or not, in sudoku you may find the solution …
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On executive functions: The links between wanting and executing
A video from Leerpunt ADD explaining executive functions
In the first part, attention is paid to the different EF:
- task initiation and procrastination;
- self-regulation (directing attention, self-control);
- working memory (ordering thoughts, …
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Energy: Heat networks
Energy is much more than just electricity. For example, we use 75% of our energy to produce heat. We often do this with fossil fuels, such as natural gas or oil. But this is how CO2 and greenhouse gases are created. And that in turn leads to the …
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More sustainable with plastics and plastics
Plastics. Many things that we call 'plastic' fall under the heading of 'plastics' and we could easily list a hundred applications of plastics. We are talking about plastic packaging, but it also includes PVC garden furniture, medical devices (such …
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Carbon dioxide: How do we combat global warming?
Carbon dioxide… The air is full of it and fortunately so. Because CO₂ ensures that the heat from the sun is retained. CO₂ is, in itself, quite ok. But trop is too much. CO₂ is a greenhouse gas and excess CO₂ is …
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Geothermal heat: Possibilities as an energy source
Did you know that geothermal heat is multifunctional? If the temperature of the underground water is high enough, we can generate electricity and heat buildings: handy!
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RouteZ: Explanation
This video explains how RouteZ is set up. What is self-directed learning in a powerful learning environment? What do we want to achieve with the tool?
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Does swearing lead to better governance?
The politicians of this country are no stranger to swearing on social media. However, you can ask yourself whether this really leads to better governance. It was certainly the case in the Middle Ages. Prof. dr. Dr Jelle Haemers investigates how …
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What happens to your brain when you don't sleep well?
To get a good night's sleep, don't drink too much coffee and don't use your mobile too late. But what happens in your body when you don't sleep well? Prof. dr. Dr Johan Verbraecken explains which substances remain in your brain too much, which …
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