The General category covers a wide range of topics that do not specifically fit into other categories. It often contains news that is relevant to a wide audience, such as general events, social developments and various current affairs.
Have you ever met someone who was so full of praise and enthusiasm for you that you felt like you were priceless? I have to admit that this doesn’t happen to me very often. Well, the opposite is true. You meet someone who you find interesting and who...
The way we interact with computers is changing. For years, we’ve been accustomed to screens and keyboards, but these familiar interfaces are increasingly being challenged by new technologies. Think of voice recognition, which has become commonplace i...
Since 2023, generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini have become accessible. It has made enormous strides in creating texts and images. Yet, it seems that this new AI power is primarily being used to exacerbate existing divides, amassing more power...
Imagine if the world were truly fair. That everything you do, good or bad, comes back to you in equal measure. You give a euro to a homeless person? A few days later you happen to find exactly that amount back in your account, as a reward. You laugh at...
The Curse of the World There is a persistent belief in the world: those who work hard earn money, and those who earn a lot of money have made it. Our society praises economic growth, wage increases and career advancement as signs of success. But while...
Ever wondered if machines could think and feel like us? Welcome to the futuristic world of artificial intelligence (AI). Scientists are exploring if machines can have their own “mind” and understand the world as we do. This article dives into how A...
Many people are already familiar with AI and others are still a bit behind. That is not surprising when you consider how fast the developments are going. I myself have been experimenting a lot and have even made my own AI clone. This process was not on...
The world has been a rollercoaster lately. You see problems and arguments everywhere, which makes you wonder if we will ever be okay. But in the midst of all that chaos, you also see something beautiful happening. *More and more people, from all kinds...
Never before have we been so surrounded by the artificial. AI-generated art, deepfake videos, automated conversations, it’s literally everywhere. And in the midst of this digital tsunami, a countermovement is emerging, a silent call for the real. We...
Lab-made hamburgers. That's what cultured meat actually is. This real meat is made without an animal having to die. Doesn't that sound great? Well... Cultured meat is a complicated subject. Opinions on it are divided. Some people are enthusiastic, but...
Self-driving cars are the future. That much is clear. But to what extent are they self-driving? Should humans still intervene? And don't these cars make mistakes? We have listed the different levels of (self-driving) cars for you, together with the dis...
Developments in the field of AI are moving very quickly, also in the radio world. Then OpenAI came up with the revolutionary ChatGPT, and before you knew it there was the DJ, replaced by a friendly AI voice. And the first Dutchman to follow this trend...
Democracy is an excellent means of giving a country direction and taking different interests into account. When I first heard about this topic as a kid, I thought, “Wow, that's amazing!” But I also had my doubts. Why can you only vote for a person...
Improving the world is a big task, but with a small contribution we can make a big difference. *There are many problems in the world that pose us a major challenge*. Just think of climate change, food security, energy sources, water quality, health, po...
David Ishee is a dog breeder originally from Mississippi who first came into the spotlight in 2016 when he decided to biohack Mastiff puppies to make them glow in the dark. *In 2019, he was one of the leads in a Netflix documentary, “Unnatural Select...
DNA, the building block of our lives, is an amazing molecule that contains unique information about us. *Understanding our DNA can give us valuable insights about our health, hereditary traits and even our ancestry*. Traditional methods of analyzing DN...
Wow, I often see microscope close-up images on my timeline with amazing sharpness. How is this possible? If I want to do that with my microscope, I only get a limited depth of field. The trick is in the Extended Depth-Of-Focus or EDOF technology. Yo...
I signed up for cryonics, a procedure that freezes people just after they die. People undergoing this procedure hope that science will reach the point where they can later be brought back to life and restored to a healthy and youthful state. Now, why d...
We all experience limits in life. Whether it concerns financial, emotional or physical boundaries. *Overcoming those limits often requires determination and a lot of courage*. If you want to get the most out of yourself, you have to practice and train...
Dicky, my great-aunt I was named after (my nickname is Dick), was confined to a wheelchair most of her life. At the age of 18, she was diagnosed with polio. As a child, we, together with my parents, visited her regularly. She lived in De Ark, a residen...
What is the truth behind the cryonics prejudices? Because I notice in my environment that people are too quick to judge. Why are they dismissive of it and are these gut feelings correct? In this article we look for the opposing views and the truth behi...
The world of technology is constantly evolving and its impact can be felt in the classroom. The introduction of ChatGPT changes the way students learn. ChatGPT is a conversation-based AI platform that provides students with a natural, interactive learn...