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10 February 2025

Scientists work day by day on solutions to a variety of problems. From new drugs to smart farming techniques, our research helps society move forward. But this is not always immediately visible. In this section, we therefore use stories about impactful innovations, products and ideas to show that science works!

Science for Society | How a suspect gets caught
Published on:10 February 2025

Scientists work day by day on solutions to a variety of problems. But this is not always immediately visible. This week: Bert Otten and Mickey Wiedemeijer developed a method that allows them to analyse runs. The method is so sophisticated and so unique that they use it to solve crimes.

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