China's semiconductor body slams Dutch intervention of Wingtech

The Netherlands invoked the Goods Availability Act to take control of Dutch-based chip maker Nexperia in late September, citing national security concerns, a statement published by the Dutch government said Sunday. This means that while the...

China imposes export ban after Dutch intervention at chipmaker Nexperia

China has imposed an export ban on Nexperia after the Dutch government intervened at the Nijmegen-based chipmaker, removing its CEO and restricting company decisions, escalating tensions between The Hague and Beijing over technology security....

Dutch government and Luxemburg consortium to invest €200 million in Groningen AI factory

Funding for an AI factory in Groningen has been secured. The Dutch government and regional authorities had previously committed 130 million euros to the facility, which will allow businesses and research institutions to explore artificial...

The Matthew effect and early-career setbacks in research funding—a replication study

The Matthew effect is one of the most widely discussed phenomena in research funding. Merton (1968) proposed the Matthew effect to explain the accumulation of resources and recognition to the most successful, “the accruing of greater increments of...

The authentic side of Amsterdam, with amazing restaurants, hipster bars and outdoor swimming

Tuesday 14 October 2025 10:06 am | Updated: Monday 13 October 2025 6:08 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email De Ceuvel, to the north of central Amsterdam...

China Puts Export Controls on Nexperia After Dutch Takeover

China is blocking Nexperia from exporting products from the Asian nation after the Dutch government moved to seize control of the chipmaker. China retaliated after the Dutch government invoked a Cold War–era law to take control of Nexperia, to...

Tufts Watchlist and Playlist Recommendations Fall 2025

Historical documentaries? Music that feeds the soul? Historical documentaries about music that feeds the soul? No matter your jam, Tufts faculty and staff have you covered with their biggest round of recommendations yet. Netflix’s limited series...

China bans Nexperia exports after Dutch government takeover sparks retaliation

Beijing’s retaliation shows rising China-Europe tensions ahead of high-stakes trade talks with the US [BEIJING] Nexperia says it has been banned from exporting products it makes in China as Beijing hits back at the Dutch government for taking over...

Nexperia subjected to Dutch takeover

THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The Dutch government took effective control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia in what it said was a "highly exceptional" move over worries that corporate governance shortcomings pose a potential risk to European...

7 Mind-Blowing Projects Where Art Meets Technology

Assembly Lines is a performative installation by artist Sougwen Chun featuring the artist herself and a custom multi-robotic system. The robotic system is a large-scale technological configuration exploring instinctive and collaborative painting...

Next-Gen Tech Set to Shape Legacy of Osaka Expo, as Focus Shifts to Real-World Use

The Yomiuri Shimbun A flying car is seen off the ground in Konohana Ward, Osaka, on Monday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:16 JST, October 14, 2025 With the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo having closed on Monday, attention now turns to how next-generation...

Robots versus humans: will wind turbine management reach complete automation?  

Robotic solutions have advanced rapidly over the past decade, becoming an essential technology in the inspection and management of wind turbines. Since the first drone inspection was conducted in 2010, robotics has evolved to become a $14.21bn...

Three researchers nab Nobel economics prize for explaining ‘creative destruction’

Three researchers who probed the process of business innovation won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for explaining how new products and inventions promote economic growth and human welfare, even as they leave older companies in the...

Netherlands’ world champion Femke Bol to switch from 400m hurdles to 800m

NEW YORK – Dutchwoman Femke Bol announced on Oct 10 that she is switching from the 400 metres hurdles to the 800m and will start competing in her new event in 2026. While the one-lap hurdles world champion has often played second fiddle to...

Chinese chip association voices concern over Dutch intervention in Nexperia

The China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA) has expressed serious concern about the Dutch government's targeting of Nexperia, a Netherlands-based subsidiary of its member company Wingtech Technology. Tuesday's move came after the Dutch...

The Best Microscopic Shots of 2025 Will Make You Rethink Reality

What you see here isn’t slime, nor jelly. It’s a photograph of an extremely zoomed-in drop of water housing tiny spheres of colonial algae, which Jan Rosenboom, a chemical engineer from Germany, captured using reflected light microscopy....

Netherlands Provides €200 Million Aid to Support Ukraine’s Energy and Infrastructure Recovery

On October 11, in the 1326th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Netherlands announced another aid package to Ukraine worth 200 million euros. The funds are directed toward supporting humanitarian initiatives, restoring infrastructure,...

Jane Goodall's cause of death revealed as new medical condition emerges

Jane Goodall died on October 1 ( Image: AFP via Getty Images) Jane Goodall's cause of death has been revealed following her death earlier this month. The renowned primatologist passed away on October 1 at the age of 91, while she was in California...

Rick Steves’ Europe: Rotterdam: Where Dutch quaint meets bold modernity

Rick Steves When traveling in the Netherlands – with its canals, windmills, and tulip fields – it all seems so cute and sweet; you may find yourself exclaiming, "Everything's just so…Dutch!" But for another side of the Netherlands, visit the...

Shanghai Shenhua vs Seoul Prediction and Betting Tips | October 22nd 2025

Shanghai Shenhua will host Seoul at the Shanghai Stadium on Wednesday in the third round of their 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite campaign. The home side are in the thick of a title race in Chinese Super League at the moment but are yet to come...