While scientific research repeatedly shows (such as this article, this article, and this article) that diverse and inclusive teams and companies perform better, the Dutch tech sector is only getting more exclusive. In 2022, 0.6 percent of all venture capital was invested in…
In the face of ongoing heatwaves, innovative thermal storage solutions such as ice storage air conditioning are emerging. This technology reduces peak electrical loads by storing cold in ice – an efficient and cost-effective way to manage surplus energy in…
The building industry is behind a significant chunk of the carbon dioxide emissions daily. If the need to opt for more sustainable building materials is certainly key, so it is the one to inform builders about them. That’s the mission…
The Tour de France is in full swing. Many professional cyclists are utilizing technological innovations to deliver their best performance. However, it’s not just in the ‘pro cycling scene’ where remarkable developments are taking place. Here are three promising developments…
Scientists from the University of Southampton have started work on a new underwater artificial intelligence bot which can detect activities that harm the ocean environment. Aqua, will be used to spot illegal fishing and protect marine mammals during offshore wind…
We are happy to be part of this community,” said Supplydrive director Eric Bakker about the new tenancy agreement with Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) signed Tuesday afternoon. Supplydrive and MKG Netherlands will move to campus at the end of the…
Heat has emerged as one of Europe’s greatest enemies. In the new series ‘Europe battling heat‘, IO finds out how cities (can) arm themselves against it. Today: promising innovations to keep water and therefore coolness in the city. Climate change…
‘Europe braces for sweltering July‘ headlines European space agency ESA. At the time of writing, our continent is sighing under the heat wave ‘Charon’ (named after a necromancer from Greek mythology). Vacationers were evacuated on Greek islands because of forest fires, ground…
Tech giants Google and OpenAI are set to confront a torrent of legal challenges over copyright infringement claims. The Daily Mail alleges Google’s AI chatbot, Bard, has been trained on its articles without permission. This comes alongside authors Mona Awad…
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in drug discovery. Advances in the use of Big Data, learning algorithms and powerful computers have now enabled researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) to better understand a serious metabolic disease, says the…