Wind and solar farms are rapidly built around the world. Australia has just approved the construction of the world’s largest solar park. This solar park, to be built in the north of the country, will eventually generate 6 gigawatts of…
Solar panels that you hang on your balcony and plug into the socket seem convenient but carry serious risks, experts warn on NU.nl. They warn of electric shocks and fire hazards if misused. Sockets not suitable Here’s the thing: outlets…
TNO and DFPI (Digital Food Processing Initiative) are taking the lead in developing 3D-printed food, possibly the future of personalized eating. The ‘Imagine’ consortium focuses on flexible food production for personalized food, with a focus on taste and health. The…
The European Commission has introduced a new 9% import duty on Chinese-made Tesla cars. The move comes after an investigation into unfair state aid to Chinese electric car manufacturers. Tesla, previously granted a reprieve and hoped for an exemption, must…
You may have heard of a collider: a device in which scientists collide particles. The particles impact each other, leading to new discoveries. The Euroteq Collider, an initiative of the European Commission, builds on this principle. Students from all over…
In the second quarter of 2024, 20 million passengers traveled to and from the five main Dutch airports, up nearly 6 percent from the previous year. The number of commercial flights and cargo flights also increased. This is according to…
The government has released an overview of prohibited applications of artificial intelligence (AI). These restrictions will apply starting next year and are based on the European AI regulation that came into force in early August. We have once again listed…
As summer vacations are in full swing, the popularity of campers and caravans is soaring to new heights. Amidst this boom, three promising innovations promise to redefine the camper and caravan experience. The most notable among these is the advent…
The European Commission questions Meta’s decision to discontinue CrowdTangle, a vital transparency tool. Concerns rise over data access and compliance with the Digital Services Act. CrowdTangle was a widely used transparency tool developed by Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company…
I know, I know. It’s becoming pathological. The columns about Germany and its economic development, as well as the car industry’s “successes,” are not very uplifting. In fact, the entire country seems paralyzed. After the once successful nation’s embarrassing performance…