With the opening of a new pilot factory for cultured burgers on the edge of the Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus, Mosa Meat is taking an important step toward market introduction. The biggest hurdle is approval by the food safety authorities…
In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), Europe often finds itself caught in a paradox. On the one hand, the European Union (EU) has positioned itself as the global standard-bearer for data privacy and protection, often to the consternation of…
Everyone wants a better climate, but “net zero” is not easily attainable for everyone. Recently, the Dutch government increased the energy tax for natural gas and reduced that for electricity. By doing so, the government wants to encourage households to…
The new platform Territoires au Futur by The Shift Project, a French think tank and NGO, offers figures and analysis elements for the energy and climate transition. The platform aims to support administrators and citizens in meeting the 2030 climate…
Google Bard, its ChatGPT rivalling AI assistant, expands to 180 countries. But it won’t be available in the EU or Canada. EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) might be the reason for the exclusion. Google’s I/O event showcased AI developments,…
You have those itchy words. For me, “demand articulation” is one right now. I did not really know what it meant, although I had an idea of the direction it was going in. A quick Google search revealed: ‘Ensuring proper…
Solar panels are becoming more affordable, resulting in a construction transformation where buildings generate their own power with minimal extra costs. As the price of solar panels decreases, they are being integrated into buildings, making them more visually appealing and…
Ugandan start-ups are leading the charge in upcycling banana waste into innovative products, transforming the nation’s circular economy. With 11 million tonnes of bananas produced annually, companies like TexFad, Nsenene, and Green Heat are unlocking the potential of the 70%…
Chiplets are transforming the computer chip industry by offering a radical new approach to microprocessor design. This innovative solution involves creating a single electronic device from smaller chips packaged tightly together. The chiplet technology is being adopted in all major…
The global battery market is booming. Boosted by the fast development of electric driving, consumer electronics, and storage for off-grid and microgrid systems, the industry has developed rapidly worldwide. In many cases, government policies and incentives have augmented these developments.…