The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) is contributing €15 million to PlantXR, a research program of CropXR into “smart breeding” for extra-resilient crops (eXtra Resilient, XR). This brings CropXR’s total budget to over €90 million for the next 10…
Heat has emerged as one of Europe’s greatest enemies. In the new series ‘Europe battling heat‘, IO discovers how cities (can) arm themselves against it. Today: a simulation model for urban planning. As climate change progresses, extreme weather events such…
The UK Government has sparked controversy by granting hundreds of new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea, despite global calls to reduce fossil fuel usage. The decision, defended by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as consistent with net-zero commitments,…
To transport drugs properly in the body, you need good packaging. The protein coatings of viruses can do that, but the genetic properties of the virus mainly determine their shape. That’s why researchers developed techniques to control the shape and…
The quest for optimal results in sports training hinges on quality training. The aim of any kind of muscle training is to apply stress on the muscles. But how much stress needs to be applied exactly? Oro Muscles BV, a Groningen…
Lightweight solar panels are revolutionizing the solar industry, with the potential to overcome structural limitations of buildings and accelerate solar technology deployment. Despite higher initial costs and lower efficiency, lightweight solar panels present an innovative solution for structures that cannot…
Italian start-up, Easyrain, has secured a €5.8 million capital increase to launch the Digital Aquaplaning Information (DAI) software, aiming to enhance autonomous driving safety. Easyrain’s mission to develop innovative safety systems is embodied in their Aquaplaning Intelligent Solution (AIS), the world’s first safety system that mitigates…
In the energy transition Polar Night Energy offers an innovative solution: sand batteries. These high temperature thermal energy storages use sand, a material that can hold its temperature for months, bridging the gap between summer’s surplus and winter’s demand. The…
Mammography screening supported by AI is a safe alternative to conventional double reading procedures performed by radiologists, a new study shows. The Mammography Screening with Artificial Intelligence (MASAI) trial led by researchers at the University of Lund, Sweden, proved that…
A potentially game-changing cancer drug, AOH1996, is currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials. The drug, developed by City of Hope, disrupts DNA replication in cancer cells, annihilating solid tumours without toxic effects on normal cells. The development was spearheaded by…