An old idea, that due to the development of better materials and new technology now “has the wind in its sails,” to coin a corny phrase. This is the kite from the Delft start-up Kitepower that can be used to…
Farming has a paradoxical problem: the better we become at producing food, the more waste is also created. Manures and slurries created by animal agriculture must be stored to reduce methane and nitrogen pollution. In the Netherlands, it’s become such…
The development of drones has boomed in recent years. These days, it is impossible to imagine our society without these small flying robots. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. There seem to be endless applications that save…
In Austria, every citizen can become part of the energy transition. This was decided in July 2021 with the Renewable Energy Expansion Act (EAG). It enables local citizen energy communities that generate electricity privately to exchange it within the community…
As consumers, we depend on foam. It is used in large quantities in mattresses, chairs and sofas, but unfortunately it is often not sustainable. The Groningen scale-up Foamplant is focusing on the production of a circular variant, suitable for use…
Human beings are becoming increasingly mobile, just compare our current range with that of our grandparents. The world is now at our feet. Unfortunately, not everyone can benefit from this vastly improved access to mobility, and this requires maximum attention…
It’s hard to grapple with the massive changes rocking the world. Almost exactly two years ago at the outbreak of corona, I boarded a train from the main station in Berlin. While standing there, I looked out at the other…
Recent studies from England and the U.S. clearly confirm: strategies that slow down the aging process are much more effective than measures aimed at curing diseases. Among the common anti-aging strategies for post-menopausal women – besides exercise and targeted nutrition…
Eating meat without the need to kill animals: that time is drawing ever closer. Today, the Dutch House of Representatives passed a motion proposed by the D66 and VVD parties to make sampling of cultured meat legally possible. According to…
The operation earlier this year in which a heart from a genetically modified pig was implanted into a human was a real feat of innovation. Yet this medical breakthrough is not a blessing – and not just because the patient…