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M HKA in Belgium explores the affect and politics of infrastructure
STIRworld
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The Geopolitics of Infrastructure. Contemporary Perspectives at the Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp (M HKA) in Belgium interrogates infrastructure and its often unexamined effects on the world, ranging from tangible structures to ideas of...
Belgian Cycling Factory Strengthens Nukeproof with UK-Based Leadership Team
BikeBiz
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August 18, 2025
Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF) is taking a major step in the global growth of the iconic mountain bike brand Nukeproof. With the appointment of Clive Gosling as Global Brand Director and the expanded role of Russell Merry as Global General Manager,...
Belgium tightens family reunification rules
Belga News Agency
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August 18, 2025
New rules on family reunification take effect in Belgium on Monday, introducing stricter conditions for those who want to bring relatives into the country. The measures were agreed as part of the federal government’s Easter Agreement earlier this...
Belgian Malinois vs. German Shepherd: Comparing Working dogs
Howstuffworks - California
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August 18, 2025
Choosing between these two dog breeds comes down to lifestyle. If you want a high-octane partner for dog sports and agility, the Malinois might be your match. For a more balanced, protective family dog, the German Shepherd could be ideal. In the...
ESPN embraces U.S. Open mixed doubles with interviews between sets and new technology
The New York Times
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August 18, 2025
One of the guiding forces for thinking and writing about ESPN is to always remember that the ‘E’ stands for entertainment, and entertainment is what makes this week’s mixed doubles competition at the U.S. Open a perfect appetizer for the American...
Tech company embarks on journey to deliver electric semi-trucks with unbelievable range — here's how far they can go on a single charge
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 18, 2025
The advancements of EV battery technology can go a long way in helping reduce our reliance on dirty energy sources. by Matthew SwigonskiAugust 18, 2025 Photo Credit: Windrose Technology Two companies are teaming up to create an electric semi-truck...
Belgian foreign minister visits DRC, where interest still runs high
Euro Weekly News
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August 17, 2025
Shocking that nearly 74% of people in DRC live in poverty, and 15% in extreme poverty, according to the World Bank | Credit: Denys.Kutsevalov/Shutterstock The Belgium and Democratic Republic of Congo bilateral relations have come a long way since...
Research reveals global increase in wildfires due to climate change despite human interventions
Pressenza
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August 16, 2025
Researchers have made a direct link between climate change and the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires around the world, while also linking it to thousands more smoke-related deaths over the last several decades. In two separate...
Here’s how Arthur Collins shaped technology, beginning as a teenager in his attic 100 years…
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — Years before the first trans-Atlantic phone call, and decades before international direct dialing would become available, a Cedar Rapids...
Asian buzz kill: The killer hornet threatening Europe’s honey
EurActiv
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August 19, 2025
The Asian hornet has terrorised Europe’s honeybees – and their keepers – for over two decades. But scientists may have found a way to stop them from spreading. The black-and-orange Vespa velutina, around three centimetres long with yellow legs,...
Tech taught: 8 edtech start-ups worth watching
Silicon Republic
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August 15, 2025
From literacy tools to mobile microlearning, we have put together a list of edtech start-ups worth learning about. Technology has had an impact on nearly every conceivable sector of society, and education is certainly no exception. The classroom...
Belgian’s Bel20 index hits 18-year all-time-high
Euro Weekly News
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August 14, 2025
he Bourse in Brussels, which houses the country's Stock Exchange. The building was erected from 1868 to 1873 in the Neo-Renaissance style | Credit: Oleksandr Osipov/Shutterstock Belgium’s Bel20, the index of the country’s 20 largest publicly...
Belgian supermarkets recall fish and cheese products over listeria risk
Belga News Agency
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August 14, 2025
Several major Belgian supermarket chains have recalled fish and cheese products due to fears of listeria contamination. This follows the confirmation by Belgium’s public health institute, Sciensano, of the first Belgian listeria case connected to...
Without autonomy, EU will continue to be on the menu
China Daily Global
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This file photo shows European Union flags fluttering outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. File photo. [Photo/Agencies] That some European leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet US President Donald...
Graphene Turns 20: Two Decades of Innovation in Graphene-Enhanced Polymers
Plastics Technology - Ohio
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Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, is the thinnest material known to exist and yet is about 200 times stronger than steel. In the 20 years since its first isolation, graphene has demonstrated remarkable...
Mazibur Rahman given current charge as BAEC chairman
New Age Bangladesh
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Staff Correspondent 19 August, 2025, 03:01 Md Mazibur Rahman Nuclear scientist Md Mazibur Rahman was given current charge as chairman of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission on Monday. Prior to his appointment, he was serving as member,...
Analytica USA 2025: Not-to-Miss Sessions for Separation Scientists
LCGC International
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Analytica, marking its U.S. debut from September 10–12, 2025, will deliver a robust scientific conference—packed with cutting-edge chromatography content—for laboratory professionals, researchers, and industry executives. The editors of LCGC...
How a Small Lab Took on One of the World’s Rarest Diseases
The Scientist Magazine
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Securing a diagnosis for a rare disease is a marathon, not a sprint. The search for an answer can become an odyssey of medical appointments and dead ends. But doctors diagnosed Fide Mirón’s condition when she was just six months old. They told her...
What if Belgium left NATO?
Strategic Culture
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August 15, 2025
By Carl-Alexandre ROBYN Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su For our small Kingdom, the balance between collective solidarity and budgetary sustainability is increasingly difficult to maintain. And let us not...
Vet names 5 dog breeds to avoid bringing home
The Mirror US
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August 19, 2025
Adopting a dog is a big decision, which requires thorough research and a self-assessment, as to whether you're up for the job. A dog isn't just a playmate or a companion, a furry friend is a responsibility. It's not that there's anything wrong...