The disappearance of sea ice in polar regions not only increases the amount of light entering the ocean, but also changes its color. These changes have far-reaching consequences for photosynthetic organisms such as ice algae and phytoplankton.

At the upcoming 10th edition of the SAIL maritime event, UvA researchers will be creating a living lab. The challenge is to figure out how we can tempt visitors to choose ‘low-impact’ alternatives for their food and drinks.

Social robots are increasingly making their way into our homes, schools, and healthcare institutions. But how do people actually interact with this technology? Do they truly engage with robots, or are they mainly seen as tools?

Advances in cancer research have transformed outcomes for certain types of cancer that were once deemed untreatable. At the UvA, doctors and researchers are hard at work on the next generation of cancer breakthroughs.