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Rise of the Machines: Masonry Robots in Construction
Robot of the Future © Amber van Kempen For the first time in the Netherlands, an apartment unit is being built, by both labourers and...

Amber van Kempen
Jan 313 min read


The Potential of 3D Printing in Your House
3D printers are machines that create three-dimensional objects from digital designs by layering materials like plastic or metal.

Lena Brinkmann
Jan 311 min read


Rotterdam’s Film Festival: Lights, Camera, Revenue!
IFFR Statue in Rotterdam © Simas Ciplinskas The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has long been a cultural cornerstone of the...

Justīne Kozlovska
Jan 312 min read


Groningen Could Become the Silicon Valley of the North
A regional investment and development agency has recently announced a feasibility investigation concerning the establishment of an AI...

Daniela Ivančáková
Jan 303 min read


What If TikTok Disappeared? Groningers React
What if Dutch authorities banned TikTok today? Karina Karagyoz, heads directly to the heart of Groningen to find out

Karina Karagyoz
Jan 301 min read


University of Groningen Stops Using Social Media Platform X
The University of Groningen’s X account will no longer be actively used by the university.

Job Doornhof
Jan 293 min read


How China is Poised to Dethrone the U.S. AI Monopoly
A Chinese startup's launch of its AI platform, Deepseek, has disrupted the U.S.-dominated market, sparking debate.

Dia Radu
Jan 294 min read


A New and Innovative Hydrogel Created at the University of Groningen
Hydrogels are not a new concept, yet some stand out for their exceptional water resistance, flexibility, and self-repairing properties.

Viola Duroni
Jan 292 min read


Dutch Shop Online More Than Anywhere in Europe
New data shows that Dutch shoppers made more online purchases per capita than anywhere in Europe.

Jacques Malherbe
Jan 291 min read


Martini Tower and downtown Groningen to be relit after years in the dark
A €1,000,000 investment into Groningen city center’s light grid will modernize and implement more sustainable light fixtures.

Sophia von Seebach
Jan 282 min read


Dry January Trend Gains Popularity in the Netherlands
“Dry January” – the trend of staying alcohol-free for the month of January – is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands.

Lisa Pace
Jan 281 min read


Art Meets AI: Inside the Groninger Museum’s Online Platform
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping museums. The Groninger museum recently hopped on this trend by launching an online collection.

Emma Hizette
Jan 282 min read


The Environmental Cost of Driving Environmentally Friendly
Reporter Amber van Kempen spoke with Tesla salespeople and a driver to learn more about Tesla's carbon footprint.

Amber van Kempen & Justīne Kozlovska
Jan 271 min read


Diamond Prices Continue to Tumble
Despite diamond prices having decreased in 2024, the Groningen high street is not particularly concerned.

Anna Milovanovic
Jan 273 min read


The Master of All He Surveys
The Mechanic Giving Old Bikes, and Old Values, a New Lease of Life

Jacques Malherbe
Nov 16, 20245 min read


Opuntia Cactus’ Greatest Ally
Using cacti for biofuel transformations is more challenging than one might imagine.

Anna Milovanovic
Nov 13, 20246 min read


Virtual Assistant Industry Booms Despite AI Competition
The virtual assistant industry is projected to exceed $8 billion by 2028, with AI companies looking to cover the market too.

Sam O. Maguire
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Europe’s AI Growth Hindered by Unclear Regulations
An open letter in September, issued by researchers and companies, including Meta and Spotify, shed light on the difficult development of AI.

Karina Karagyoz
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Fighting the Short-Form Content Addiction
Falling into the endless depths of social media platforms is way easier than finding the way out. Users watch, rewatch and re-rewatch...

Daniela Ivančáková
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Dreamvertising: How AI is Buying Your Sleep
Imagine waking up to a bright sunny morning, only to realize you spent the night dreaming about a honeymoon vacation - complete with...

Dia Radu
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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