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Can Jurassic Park be real?
Imagine a mosquito flying around the earth about 65 million years ago. People weren't there yet, so she fed dinosaur blood. That mosquito accidentally ends up in the resin of a tree, so that it - and the dinosaur DNA - has been neatly …
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How Can Mice Help Fight Cancer?
Who dies from cancer almost always dies from the metastases of a tumor. Damya Laoui (VUB) wants to change that and she even invented a vaccine. This made her the Science Talent of 2018. But much more research is needed to fight and prevent all …
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Why does your cat scold you?
Then you finally get a cup of tea from your cat, but then the animal is gone again for hours. Does your cat like you? Or does she just benefit from your house, your couch and the food? Do you have a cat or does your cat have you? Professor Tiny De …
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Why is the bull frog dangerous?
The American bull frog is imposing but not exactly cute… He eats practically everything that fits in his mouth. And he does not croak, but howls. Not a good thing for the biodiversity of our nature. Biologist Sarah Descamps of UHasselt (and …
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What is the most dangerous animal in the world?
When you think of the most dangerous animal in the world, you may think of a hungry lion, a roaring bear or a poisonous snake. Professor Dirk Devroey of the VUB will certainly not claim that these are sweet stuffed animals, but states that there …
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Do male and female bodies react differently to sex?
Sex can be functional in nature, we are talking about reproduction. But sexologist Paul Enzlin from KU Leuven likes to explain how the male and female bodies are physiologically differently equipped to have sex with each other. (Read: enjoy, cum, …
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Is it your fault that your child has an allergy?
How you live now has an impact on the health of your children. Even if you are not pregnant (for the women) or have conceived a child (for the men). Maybe your future child will get an allergy from living in the city, cleaning too much or eating …
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What are the chances that you are not your child's father?
Mater certa, pater semper incertus. A mother is always sure that she is the (biological) mother of her child, a father never ... Because every woman can have a life-size secret ... It is sometimes said that 10% or more of the people are cuckoo …
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Why do couples often struggle to have children?
One in seven couples are unable to have children by themselves. What if you've been trying for a long time and still don't get pregnant? Professor Christophe Blockeel works in the fertility department of UZ Brussel. He looks at the causes …
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The corona crisis of 2020: Audiovisual teaching material
In this collection you will find image and sound fragments about the corona crisis, the virus and the measures and solutions, together with more context and concrete teaching tips. They explain the difference between a virus and a bacterium and …
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Bat: Informative video
Learn a bit more about this unusual mammal and its way of flying.
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Can Animals Pass a Math Exam?
Your goldfish has never won the family quiz and your dog never pawed at your homework. The ability to solve unseen issues or even life problems is a typical aspect of human intelligence. And yet your cat knows how to open that hatch and a crow is …
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