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How we can improve collaboration at LBSP, according to Miranda van Eck 06 April 2023
The Leiden Bio Science Park (LBSP) is eager for new talent. Therefore, as a member of the core group, Miranda van Eck is committed to improving cooper...
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How does the ethics committee work? Suzan Verberne gives an insight 06 April 2023
How ethical is research involving humans and robots? And can research on artificial intelligence cause problems when it ends up in the wrong hands? In...
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Hooray! This extremely sensitive microscope survived its relocation 06 April 2023
Moving an electron microscope of 2000 kg is a delicate challenge. The highly sensitive instrument needed to be moved to a new measurement hall, but ev...
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Dorothea Samtleben: Nikhef's first female program leader 03 April 2023
As of April 1, physicist Dorothea Samtleben is the first female program leader of Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics. Samtleben will...
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Back to Leiden for the Science Run: ‘As founder, I just have to participate' 03 April 2023
Once a year, former employee and avid runner Dennis Hoencamp returns to his old workplace. That’s when he competes in the Leiden Science Run. As an ev...
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In memoriam professor Harry Wijshoff 30 March 2023
On March 28, 2023, our esteemed colleague Prof. Harry Wijshoff passed away. He died after a struggle of several months against a serious illness.
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Astronomers see birth cluster of galaxies in early universe 30 March 2023
An international team of astronomers has discovered a large reservoir of hot gas in the cluster-in-formation around the Spiderweb Galaxy. Based partly...
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‘Nice tool but what are we supposed to do with it?’ 27 March 2023
Public agencies are keen to use new technology such as AI to speed up their primary processes. But the internal organisation is often a major stumblin...
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In memoriam emeritus professor Jan Schmidt 24 March 2023
On March 17, our dear colleague Jan Schmidt passed away after a fruitful and valuable life.
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Specialising in quantum? New Leiden-Delft master's degree launched 24 March 2023
Quantum technologies are in demand worldwide, but until now Leiden students could not specialise in them. The new master’s program QIST (Quantum Infor...
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How sustainable is your coffee cup? Professor Jeroen Guinée finds out 23 March 2023
What is the environmental impact of the fish on our plates? And is an electric car really more sustainable when we include the generation of electrici...
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The molecular secrets of medicinal cannabis 23 March 2023
Chronic pain, nausea or vomiting due to chemotherapy. If you suffer from such ailments, medicinal cannabis can be a godsend. Though a downside is that...
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What Darwin couldn’t see: Expedition to uncover invisible life in Galápagos 22 March 2023
An international research team is to search for invisible life in the Galápagos Islands. The diversity of bacteria and other microscopic organisms may...
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Designing the quantum future on a regular computer 22 March 2023
Computer scientist Tim Coopmans uses pen, paper and regular computers to simulate the best possible quantum computer. He tells about his research and ...
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Publication from the Barz Lab in Advanced Materials 22 March 2023
Complex Structures Made Simple - Continuous Flow Production of Core Cross-Linked Polymeric Micelles for Paclitaxel Pro-Drug-Delivery