Europe’s cloud market is dominated by three US tech giants. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam’s Institute for Information Law (IViR) say the EU’s CADA proposal falls short of strengthening Europe’s cloud and AI sectors.

Research from the UvA among more than a thousand journalists show that they experience considerable freedom. But threats and societal pressure also make them feel constrained.

Many toys do not last long, are difficult to recycle and the materials used are not always safe for children. The TOYS project, led by the UvA, is investigating how this can be improved.

Humans and songbirds hear the same sounds but recognise sound patterns differently. A new study shows that humans rely mainly on pitch, while zebra finches combine pitch with other features of sound.