In cases of sexual assault, the interpretation of biological traces on clothing, and particularly undergarments, may be complex. This is especially so when the complainant and defendant interact socially, for instance as (ex-)partners or by co-habitation. Here we present the results from a study where …

Given the urgency of global energy transition, small- and medium-sized cities often undergo rapid changes. What is often missing, however, is a better understanding of how residents of those places perceive, and relate to the various aspects of local energy transition process and spatial outcomes. This …

Conference presentation on the educational implications of healthcare musicians' new professional and interprofessional competences.

Bumping Elbows explores a workflow integrating 3D body scanning technology with robotic knitting to create personalized garments. Traditional 3D knitting development relies on 2D drafts and panels, rooted in industrial flatbed knitting practices. Our approach leverages accurate topology measurements …

The circular economy (CE) is heralded as reducing material use and emissions while providing more jobs and growth. We explored this narrative in a series of expert workshops, basing ourselves on theories, methods and findings from science fields such as global environmental input-output analysis, business …

We find cultural heritage important because it gives meaning to our living environment. It helps us to position ourselves in time. But what is heritage? Historical geographer Hans Renes called it ‘traces from the past that have a meaning in the present’. That meaning is not set in stone and does not …

Curious Hands for Educational Labs is een onderzoek naar het ontwerp van onderwijs op het snijvlak van kunst, wetenschap en technologie. Een onderzoek waarin maken als een materieel proces wordt gezien dat bijdraagt aan een belichaamde manier van leren. Dit artikel is een vervolg op Het belang van ruimte …

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen The Netherlands and Gulu University Uganda

Understanding sludge rheology and optimizing equipment performance is crucial for energy efficiency in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). This study examined sludge rheology after thermal hydrolysis pretreatment (THP) at 60, 80, and 120 ◦C for 2 h, followed by anaerobic digestion (AD) at 37 ◦C for …

Decentrale overheden in Nederland spelen een essentiële rol in de transitie naar een duurzame toekomst doordat zij beslissingen nemen die de lokale leefomgeving beïnvloeden. Ondanks de groeiende aandacht voor duurzaamheid blijven veel van deze overheden, zoals gemeenten en provincies, echter achter in …