Researchers of the Paul Scherrer Institute have unveiled the earliest molecular events in vision, specifically the activation of rhodopsin, a light-sensitive protein crucial for sight. Rhodopsin, found in the retina’s rod cells, converts light into electrical signals for the brain.…
Dealing with customer requests, issues and complaints has always been a crucial part of building and maintaining a thriving business. Arguably, in some sectors, it is the most important part. We can afford to say that this is and has…
Birgit van Duyvenbode completed the interdisciplinary master’s program Environmental Technologies & International Affairs at the Vienna University of Technology and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. She had just gained a foothold in consulting when she heard about an environmentally friendly…
Shell has recently put forward the idea of carbon capture from the atmosphere as a possible solution to tackle global warming. The proposed method demands substantial energy input, making it currently unfeasible. In this scenario Shell named Sky , the…
Under German pressure, the European Commission has drafted a plan allowing combustion engine vehicles to be sold after 2035 if they run only on climate-neutral e-fuels. The proposal suggests creating a new EU vehicle category for carbon-neutral fuel cars, with…
The Netherlands has a handful of renowned university towns. And although Tilburg also has a university within its borders, few people think of it as a university town. The city and the university are working more intensively to make that…
Start-up Hitch designs dismountable and reusable furniture. In this way, the company wants to counterbalance disposable culture. Interior designer Esther Laga founded the company after a somewhat out-of-control school assignment. In this episode of Start-up of the day: Hitch from…
To establish a modern taste and texture innovation center, Marel, a global leader in advanced food processing solutions, announced a collaboration with ADM, a company focusing on human and animal nutrition. The center, scheduled to open in the second half…
Our immune system protects us from infections caused by parasites, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. But, this defense method can sometimes work against us. In an organ transplant, for example, you want a patient to have specific tolerance to the “foreign,”…
Fast fashion is everywhere. In every mall, in almost every wardrobe and, as a matter of fact, in a lot of landfills. According to Earth.org, of the 100 billion single garments produced every year, an astonishing 92 million tonnes end…