Researchers at Japan’s RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have discovered a new method for safe, easy, efficient storage and extraction of hydrogen. They have identified a perovskite compound that undergoes a chemical reaction with ammonia at room temperature, transforming…
Those who think of Marseille probably think of its idyllic port and the Cote d’Azûr. But France’s second city is also a strategic point for digital highways. From the city, sixteen undersea cables connect Africa, the Middle East, and India—the…
After thirteen years, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, announced his resignation. During his 13-year tenure, he has demonstrated a significant shift in the Netherlands’ stance towards global tech supremacy. Allying with the US and Japan, Netherlands has imposed export controls…
Medium-duty trucks are predicted to dominate Europe’s electric commercial vehicle market in 2026, making up over 86% of the electrified fleet. Despite infrastructural challenges related to charging options, exponential growth is expected in this area, particularly in Germany. Volvo leads…
Utilising fluorescent dyes and laser microscopes, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia observed real-time cell divisions and chromosome segregations, with no need for genetic alterations – thus sidestepping ethical issues. The study also uncovered crucial differences between human…
Neighbors, rivals, and partners. In their millennial history, France and Germany have always had a close relationship, for better or worse. In our own European Energy Index, we color in green the countries producing greener energy at that moment of…
On Sunday, TU Eindhoven student team Tech United clinched the world title in the RoboCup, the world championship for autonomous robots. For the soccer robots, it is the fourth time in a row they have won the World Cup, and…
The Netherlands wants to increase renewable electricity production, mainly from wind and solar power, to 70% of its electricity supply by 2030. One solution is integrating hydrogen into the energy system to stabilize the electricity grid with high volumes, for…
Engineers from Rice University have innovated a scalable prelithiation technique that enhances the effectiveness of lithium-ion batteries. By coating silicon anodes with stabilised lithium metal particles (SLMPs) using a surfactant, they have increased battery life by a staggering 22% to…
The aviation industry is on the cusp of a green revolution, with major strides being made in reducing aircraft emissions. Spearheading this movement is Wizz Air, recently awarded ‘Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline’ for the third consecutive year. The airline is…