A team at Sichuan University has pioneered a method to enhance nuclear process safety by identifying optimal materials for gaseous iodine capture, crucial in preventing radioactive releases in nuclear energy production. Their research, utilising a combination of large-scale molecular simulation…
The RAPIDE consortium (Regular and Unplanned Care Adaptive Dashboard for Cross-border Emergencies) is led by Radboudumc Professor of Primary Care Aura Timen and receives €5.9 million from the European Commission. Radboudumc announces this today in a press release. “During the…
There is a dilemma in the debate surrounding animal testing in the Netherlands and the European Union. On the one hand, there is a call from society, politicians, and the sector itself to reduce animal testing and develop alternatives. On…
The ROADVIEW project aims to adapt autonomous vehicles to the demanding conditions, like thos of Nordic winters. The project embraces the complex task of engineering AI-driven systems capable of navigating through heavy snow and rain, tackling a significant challenge for…
Carbyon, a Dutch company pioneering Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, has achieved a significant breakthrough. They’ve developed a unique, ultra-fast process to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) with an energy requirement below 2,500 kWh per ton, a major milestone. The company…
This week marks the start of the 28th climate summit in Dubai, where world leaders will gather to discuss pressing climate issues. Despite the controversial choice of an oil-rich host, there are signs of progress. Urgency is high The urgency…
Touch is a fundamental sense, and touching the surrounding environment and perceiving tactile sensations from external stimuli is an almost fully automatic skill, fundamental to perform several daily tasks. Therefore, replicating tactile sensations in artificial wearable devices could find multiple…
At this point in time, renewable energy sources are struggling to keep up with the rapidly increasing global demand for electricity. How are we going to meet our growing energy demand? Solar energy from space could prove decisive in addressing…
OpenAI’s rumored Q* model has become the focal point of a technological saga, promising to bridge the gap between current AI capabilities and the coveted realm of artificial general intelligence (AGI). As whispers of Q* solving mathematical problems circulate, the…
In a remarkable leap forward for medical technology, Chinese scientists at Lanzhou University have developed a wireless energy receiver and storage device that can be safely implanted in the human body. This biodegradable device, as described in Science Advances, marries…