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Are gays responsible for corona?
Did you like the same sex 500 years ago? Then you had to be very careful. After all, medieval society was not kind to homosexuals. Fortunately, those days are over and we are all super tolerant now. Or not? Gender historian Jonas Roelens (UGent) …
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Is Organic Really Better?
When you think of organic farming, you might think of green pastures, full flavors and cows that look just a little happier. But not everything that is organic is really better. Crop protection expert Pieter Spanoghe (UGent) shows that the grass …
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What is so special about the Lamb of God?
The Ghent Altarpiece is considered one of the most important Belgian paintings ever, but what can you actually see? Religious historian Danny Praet (UGent) was fascinated by this polyptych as a child and shows us that there is much more to see …
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Is terrorism inherent in Islam?
Are all Muslims possible terrorists? Does the Quran say violence is allowed? And apparently also against Muslims, because most victims of terror are Muslims? For once no fierce debate about this, but Prof. Dr. Sami Zemni, who as a political …
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Why is it so difficult to predict climate change?
Will we have summers here with an average of 25, 35 or 45 degrees in 10 years? Nobody seems to know. And yet hundreds of scientists are forecasting climate change. Why is that so difficult? Due to the mathematical models, Prof. Dr. Ir. …
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How can the municipality ensure that new and old Flemish people feel at home
About a fifth of Flemish people are of foreign descent. But a country does not automatically become a cheerful, colorful multicultural mix… Old Flemish people often no longer feel at home in their own city and new Flemish people do not feel …
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Can we trust volcanologists 100%?
Are you planning a trip to the Philippines or Iceland soon?* Then pay attention, because what if those sleeping volcanoes suddenly wake up? Can you collect reliable information about this? Strong piece of guess work by volcanologists? Or are …
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Does sex sell?
With the question "Does sex sell?" we expect to attract a huge number of viewers. Because the word "sex" is in it, and then people click on it. At least... that's what we, home, garden and kitchen marketers, thought when we asked the science …
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Did Jesus really exist?
Jesus walked on water, could make the dumb speak and rose after his crucifixion. The better fantasy writers can't come up with such a crazy idea. Yet many people all over the world believe in him. But did he really exist? Was he who we think he …
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Do you have a doppelganger?
Elvis and Michael Jackson seem to have doppelganger in abundance. Every year there is another impersonator who claims to be The King. But what about you? What is the probability that there is someone walking around with the exact same hair color, …
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Why do we want to get drunk?
On Thursday, accidentally ending up in a café a little too long, a bit in the wind because of just that beer too much on Friday and on Saturday still flying into the cocktails. You may be familiar with that feeling: you want to have a good …
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