The Dutch high-tech and manufacturing industry is crucial to our future earning power. With a 12% share of our GDP and half of our total exports, this is already largely the case, but those numbers can go up further, says…
The future of HS2, the UK’s high-speed rail network, is hanging in the balance as private funding is being sought for its extension to London’s Euston station. If the funds are not secured, passengers will be required to change for…
It has come to light that Apple has been flirting with both Microsoft’s Bing and privacy-focused DuckDuckGo to replace Google as the default search engine on its devices. Court testimonies reveal that talks with Microsoft even touched on a potential…
Europe has the potential to become a self-sufficient, fossil fuel-free continent by 2040, according to a comprehensive study led by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. By investing about EUR 140 billion each year until 2030, and EUR 100…
Grid operator Elia announced that it received permission to commence construction of the world’s first energy island, Princess Elisabeth Island. The energy island, with an expected operational date of 2028, will be an hub for clean power production and serve…
A revolutionary hybrid power system has been announced by Spanish startup Soleolico. The system is the world’s first wind turbine to incorporate photovoltaic (PV) panels in its blades. The integration of ultra-light solar panels from wind turbines happens by utilizing…
At the EURETINA Congress 2023 in RAI Amsterdam, the Dutch research organization TNO will present an advanced retinal camera for early disease detection. The camera uses light to measure oxygen saturation in retinal blood vessels. Localized oxygen deficiency is an…
A smart building that knows everything about you and completely adapts to your needs. It sounds ideal and frightening at the same time. Researcher Olivia Guerra Santin sees opportunities, especially when it comes to sustainability. She is one of the…
The increasing electrification in society leads to higher peak loads on the electricity grid. Some people are warning for an energy transition that is too fast. Others are hopeful for a fully electric future. In a report commissioned by the…
Amidst US and European containment measures, China has impressively doubled its semiconductor equipment localization rate to over 40% in just two years. This leap has been particularly noted in equipment for PVD and oxidation, exceeding 50%. Companies like Advanced Micro-Fabrication…