Clean drinking water from the tap. We take this for granted in the Netherlands. But the quality of our drinking water is now under considerable pressure. How do we make sure that our tap water remains drinkable?

The widespread application of generative AI is changing the way cultural production and consumption take place, and raises questions about new forms of creativity. At the same time, there are widespread concerns about potential job losses, inequality in labor, ethical dilemmas, and the power of large tech companies.

When you think of birds imitating sounds, parrots and starlings might come to mind. They’re famous for copying human speech, car alarms, and even ringtone melodies. But what happens when you challenge them with something really complex, like the electronic beeps and boops of R2-D2 from Star Wars?

Only 29% of Dutch voters say they trust politics. Why is that? And what are the differences within the Netherlands? Research at the University of Amsterdam reveals a nuanced picture.