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How to stay safe from cybersecurity threats?

Cyber security is now a vital part of daily life as digital footprints continue to expand. Simple habits like using unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication can protect against common threats. Staying informed helps individuals avoid financial loss and maintain their privacy online

Sunday deep dives: study proves artificial sweeteners spark intense neural activity

A new study has found that artificial sweeteners like stevia and sucralose trigger more intense brain activity than regular sugar, even when they taste identical. Researchers using EEG technology discovered that the brain distinguishes between natural sugar and substitutes at a neural level. This discovery may help explain why "sugar-free" alternatives often fail to satisfy cravings in the same way as the real thing.

Scaling Ambition: Picnic CTO Daniel Gebler inspires TU/e community

Picnic founders turned a logistical challenge into a €3.3 billion grocery empire. His talk at TU/e emphasized that while AI is a powerful tool, it is human grit, safety-conscious engineering, and a refusal to "think small" that truly scales a business.

ECB: Impact of stable interest rates

The European Central Bank’s latest interest rate decision offers eurozone households a rare dose of financial calm. Borrowing costs are no longer rising, and...

Cereulide contamination in Dutch baby food prompts global recall

The Netherlands faced a major recall of baby formula after a bacterial toxin was found in production batches. While no serious illnesses occurred, the case exposed gaps in ingredient traceability and delayed communication by authorities. European regulators are now working to set new safety limits for cereulide in infant food.

Preferred ski destinations in 2026

For Dutch winter sports enthusiasts, nothing beats the traditional charm of the Austrian Alps. According to recent ski travel research, Austria remains the undisputed...