Utrecht University, founded in 1636, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Netherlands. Located in the heart of Utrecht, the university is renowned for its rich academic heritage and a strong focus on research. It offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including humanities, sciences, social sciences, and law, catering to over 30,000 students. The university is also part of the Dutch research-intensive universities, contributing significantly to both national and international research projects. Its picturesque campus combines historic architecture with modern facilities, providing a vibrant academic environment for its diverse student body.
Fractals might solve energy waste in information processing. Topological insulators, capable of transmitting electricity without loss, may function in fractional dimensions such as 1.58. This…
A new study forecasts escalating global water scarcity, with up to 66% of the population affected by 2100, especially in the Global South, underscoring the…
Researchers discovered a novel antibacterial mechanism of plectasin, an antibiotic derived from a fungus. The study reveals that plectasin forms Velcro-like structures that trap crucial…
New research shows that mercury pollution from volcanism caused prolonged ecological disturbances and plant stress for over a million years following the end-Triassic mass extinction….
Theoretical physicists at Utrecht University, together with experimental physicists at Sogang University in South Korea, have succeeded in building an artificial synapse. This synapse works…
Research pushes the presence of water on Mars further into the past. The period that liquid water was present on the surface of Mars may…
Researchers from Utrecht University and the Natural History Museum Maastricht discovered dietary preferences among mosasaur species by examining tooth wear marks, using 3D scanning techniques….
Rising global population and more frequent extreme weather events are putting our water resources at risk. However, there’s a limited understanding of how different sectors…
Utrecht University geologist Suzanna van de Lagemaat has reconstructed a massive and previously unknown tectonic plate that was once one-quarter the size of the Pacific…
Climate change and increases in drought and rainstorms pose serious challenges to our water management. Not only the availability of water is under pressure, but…
A new powerful antibiotic, isolated from previously unstudied bacteria, shows promise in tackling harmful bacteria, including the multi-resistant ‘superbugs’. Dubbed “Clovibactin,” this antibiotic destroys bacteria…
Recent studies indicate that the Horn of Africa may experience increasing dryness, contrary to the majority of climate models that forecasted more rainfall. For decades,…
A circular bioeconomy can dramatically rein in the fast-growing plastic sector’s climate, pollution, and resource consumption impacts. Under current policies, global plastic production will likely…
Sustainable Development Goal for wastewater treatment is not enough. While achieving the ambitious Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for wastewater treatment would result in significant improvements…
Every geography schoolbook has them: maps that look like today’s Earth, but not quite, since all continents are merged into a single supercontinent. Those maps…
One of the most important open questions in science is how our consciousness is established. In the 1990s, long before winning the 2020 Nobel Prize…
The melting rate of the Antarctic ice sheet is mainly controlled by the increase of ocean temperatures surrounding Antarctica. Using a new, higher-resolution climate model…
A new study by scientists at Utrecht University and the United Nations University concludes that about half of global wastewater is treated, rather than the…