When lung cancer is suspected, a ‘morsel’ of tissue is removed and examined under the microscope. This may change in the future. During her PhD research, Sylvia Roovers-Genet examined proteins in the blood of people with, without, and with possible…
Despite the technical potential, the commercial rollout of Energy-from-Water techniques in the Wadden Sea before 2030 is limited. This is due to grid restrictions, licensing, and scaling-up problems. TNO’s report “The Potential of Energy from Water in and around the…
In Dutch society, where the gap between rich and poor also manifests on the road, a transition to sustainable mobility could bring a new balance. Research by CE Delft, commissioned by Natuur & Milieu, suggests that a more equitable transition…
When thinking of thin films, chances are that the first thing you picture into your mind is your smartphone’s screen protector – 25 years ago, you would have probably thought of your camera’s film. Food-wrapping plastic might also be another…
A new digital model proved to correctly predict the outcomes of pacemaker medical treatment in heart failure patients. Through a digital twin – a computer model that processes data to produce a simulation – researchers from Maastricht University and University…
A fresh injection of €4.7 million from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and industry partners propels six ground-breaking projects into development, writes NWO in a press release. The selected projects include a novel nitrogen sensor, a device enhancing kidney dialysis,…
The Netherlands has made it to the list of top ten worldwide patents in the field of anti-cancer innovations, a new study reveals. With Philips being one of the main applicants worldwide, the Netherlands placed fifth in the EU, where…
As a little girl, Anne Bulten, COO and co-founder of STERN Motorcycles, spent her Saturdays at the small dirt track of the local motorcycle club in Vorden, Gelderland. Her whole family “breathes off-road motorcycles.” Meanwhile, this track has been gathering dust…
Philips has a history of spinning off divisions like ASML and NXP, now valued at a staggering 450 billion euros. This history overshadows the company’s current focus on medical technology. Despite robust Q4 earnings, Philips’ medical division faces challenges, including…
When Eelko Brinkhoff made his first official visit to Asia on behalf of BOM in 2002, he had no idea how often he would be boarding a plane for trips of this kind. Twenty years later, he has completely lost…