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Eight-Year-Olds Consistently Outperform ChatGPT in Critical Thinking Tests
Amsterdam, Monday, 29 December 2025.
Amsterdam researchers discovered that children aged 7-9 dramatically outshine AI models in reasoning tasks requiring flexible thinking. When faced with pattern recognition puzzles using unfamiliar symbols, children scored 67% while some AI models plummeted below 20%. The University of Amsterdam study reveals AI’s fundamental weakness: while excelling at memorized patterns, these systems lack the abstract understanding that allows even young children to apply logical rules across new contexts. This finding challenges assumptions about AI superiority and highlights human cognitive flexibility that remains unmatched by current artificial intelligence technology.
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Dutch Researchers Create Revolutionary Reactor That Produces Both Hydrogen and Battery Materials
Netherlands, Saturday, 27 December 2025.
Cambridge University researchers have developed a breakthrough reactor that simultaneously generates hydrogen fuel and carbon nanotubes from methane without CO2 emissions. The multipass system achieves 8.7 times higher carbon yield and 446 times better efficiency than existing methods. Computer simulations suggest scaled versions could convert 75% of input gas into valuable products.
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Netherlands Defense Ministry Partners with Regional Companies to Fast-Track Military Innovation
The Hague, Saturday, 27 December 2025.
The Dutch Defense Ministry signed agreements with regional development companies to accelerate military technology innovation, focusing on dual-use technologies applicable to both civilian and military sectors. This national collaboration leverages regional innovation ecosystems, particularly in areas like AI, drones, and digital security, to strengthen technological resilience while creating economic opportunities for local entrepreneurs and enhancing defense capabilities.
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Netherlands Pushes Major Private R&D Investment Drive as AI Reshapes Innovation
The Hague, Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Dutch lawmakers are demanding stronger policies to boost private research spending, which has stagnated at current levels for a decade despite ambitious government targets. The parliamentary push comes as artificial intelligence transforms innovation landscapes, creating both massive energy demands and breakthrough opportunities like AI-discovered geothermal sites in Nevada. With Minister Karremans targeting 3% of GDP in R&D by 2030, the private sector must contribute an additional €26.7 billion between 2026-2029 to meet this goal.
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Medical Center Plans Major Technology Symposium for General Practitioners in April 2026
Leiden, Friday, 26 December 2025.
Leiden University Medical Center will host a groundbreaking symposium exploring how artificial intelligence and virtual reality are transforming primary healthcare delivery. The April 2026 event addresses critical challenges facing general practitioners, including staff shortages and aging populations, while showcasing innovative approaches like remote care and preventive health strategies. The symposium represents a fundamental shift from traditional clinic-based medicine to technology-enhanced patient care, offering practical solutions for modern medical practice implementation.
