Delft University of Technology’s Hydro Motion Team has become world champion with its foiling hydrogen boat. The team, consisting of 23 students, designed, built, tested, and won the Monaco Open Sea Class 2023 within one year. The Monaco Energy Boat…
Innovation districts, the vibrant epicenters of creativity, research, and development, are increasingly becoming the heart of urban economic growth. However, the success of these districts hinges on three core activities: setting a collective vision for growth, establishing a governance structure,…
In a ground-breaking study, scientists have discovered the potential of spent mushroom materials to revolutionize the brick industry. Spent Mushroom Materials (SMM) are the byproducts or waste generated from the cultivation and harvesting of mushrooms. It includes the substrate or…
In our Sunday newsletter, we, as editors, reflect on the past seven days. We do this on the initiative of our cartoonist Albert Jan Rasker. He chooses a subject, draws a picture, and we take it from there. It’s summer,…
Hardt Hyperloop has secured new investments from public and private investors, aimed at the completion of the European Hyperloop Center (EHC) and Hardt’s Hyperloop test vehicle. It sets the stage for testing operations to commence in 2024. The EHC, a…
I grew up in a very controversial time. On the one hand, this time between 1960 and 1980 was marked by the Cold War and the fear of nuclear war, and on the other hand, scientific progress was immense and…
Solar power, once a fascination of the 19th century, is now at the forefront of a green energy transformation. Technological leaps have made solar panels affordable and efficient, resulting in innovative residential solar power solutions. From photovoltaic windows to solar…
The next industrial revolution is around the corner. Industry 5.0 is set to take manufacturing and production forward, with artificial intelligence (AI) stepping up to improve processes. AGMAH developed a toolbox that allows factory managers, engineers, and operators to collect…
A distressing water crisis brewing in rural America, with over 2 million people grappling with reduced living standards due to limited water access and poor quality. Worldwide approximately 2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water and 3.6 billion…
With the combination of cost-effective production methods and ample reserves of sodium carbonate, the interest in sodium-ion batteries is rapidly growing. Notable Chinese battery manufacturers such as CATL and BYD are now incorporating sodium-ion batteries into their product portfolios. While…