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Immigrants Make Up More Than 30 Percent of Nobel Science Winners Since 2000
Of the 202 Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and medicine this century, less than 70% hail from the country in which they were awarded their prize. The remaining 63 laureates left their country of birth before winning a Nobel prize, sometimes...

A small amount of bad data can ‘poison’ even the largest AI models, researchers warn
Hello and welcome to Eye on AI…In this edition: A new Anthropic study reveals that even the biggest AI models can be ‘poisoned’ with just a few hundred documents…OpenAI’s deal with Broadcom….Sora 2 and the AI slop issue…and corporate America...

Swiss researchers eye 3D printed corneal implants
Swiss researchers develop corneal implant from 3D printer Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close...

JurFem Awarded Tulip Award for Protecting Gender Violence Victims in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Association of Women Lawyers “YurFem” received the Human Rights Embassy Tulip Award from the Dutch Embassy in Ukraine for protecting the rights of victims of gender-based violence in Ukraine. The Dutch Embassy announced this. The...

US raised concerns about Chinese boss of chipmaker before Dutch takeover
US authorities had raised concerns about the boss of a China-owned chipmaker before it was taken over by the Dutch government this week, according to court papers. The documents show US officials warned the Netherlands in June that Nexperia may...

One in 10 Dutch teens turn to AI instead of parents for money advice
Dutch teenagers and young adults are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for financial advice, according to research by online banks Bunq and Revolut, though parents and traditional sources remain influential. A study commissioned by...

KLM flags off 350km cycling from Nairobi to Central Kenya to promote sustainability
Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) has flagged off a cycling expedition from Nairobi to the Lolldaiga Conservancy in central Kenya, linking grassroots environmental action to the airline’s broader push for sustainability in aviation. The initiative,...

International Documentary Festival Amsterdam Announces Competition Lineups; Slate Packed With World Premieres
International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) revealed its full competition lineups today, completing the slate for the upcoming 38th edition of the world’s largest nonfiction cinema festival that runs from November 13-23 in the Dutch...

YouTube Tests AI Lip-Syncing Tech to Better Match Its Auto-Dubbing Feature
Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Your next favorite YouTuber may not even speak the same language as you. Alongside YouTube’s recent auto-dubbing feature, which uses AI to translate audio, the brand...
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...

Infrastructure Technology Podcast: JTA's NAVI autonomous vehicle program
Here is a transcript from the episode: GJ: And welcome to the Infrastructure Technology Podcast. I'm Gavin Jenkins from Roads and Bridges, and with me, as always, we have Ileana Garnand, the digital editor of Roads and Bridges, and we have a man...

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,...

Affordable IKEA Sjöss 65W charger rolling out globally The IKEA Sjöss 65W 1-port USB charger is rolling out to various countries across North America and Europe. As its name suggests, this accessory offers an up to 65W output from its single port, with…
IKEA is rolling out a new 65W Sjöss charger across markets worldwide. First appearing in September 2025, it has most recently reached countries like the Netherlands and France. It joins two older 30W and 45W chargers, which were released in 2024....
L-Acoustics to launch industry-first DJ system at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025
Official Sales Launch of L-Acoustics DJ Marks New Era for Club Sound Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 2025 — L-Acoustics will officially launch L-Acoustics DJ for sale on October 30, 2025, with hands-on demonstrations taking place during...

Switching 50km/h speed limits to 30km/h would protect cyclists while barely affecting commutes, research finds
Reducing residential speed limits from 50km/h to 30 km/h would protect cyclists from danger and make riding less stressful while not causing traffic delays for cars, according to new research. Researchers from RMIT University rated traffic stress...

World | Oct 14, 2025 | 8 min read Nobel economics prize goes to 3 researchers
News World # Stockholm Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel Memorial Prize in economics Monday for their research into the impact of innovation on economic growth and how new technologies replace older ones, a key economic...
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What is Nexperia, the China-owned chip firm that Dutch govt has taken control of?
The Dutch government has invoked a Cold War-era law to effectively seize control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands. The extraordinary move has sparked consternation in Beijing and raised questions about ownership in...

Citizen scientists just discovered the most powerful 'odd radio circle' twins in space we've ever seen
Citizen scientists have found several new "odd radio circles<" or ORCs, in distant, enormous galaxy clusters — and through their discoveries, scientists are learning more about how these huge ring-like structures form. ORCs were first identified...

China retaliates in response to Dutch seizure of Nexperia, blocking chipmaker's exports following takeover — 861,000 square foot assembly site in Gaungdong affected as trade war spirals
China has blocked the export of certain products produced by the Dutch chip company, Nexperia, according to Bloomberg. This is the same company that the Dutch government recently seized from its Chinese parent company to prevent the transfer of...

September review: Stability, strength & new trends in European tech investments
Each month, I shift my focus from daily market activities to gain a macro view of Europe’s tech investment ecosystem. It’s not just about who raised new funding or exited, but about the underlying patterns that could indicate future trends. I...