For as long as I can remember – and embracing the Mediterranean stereotype, I’ve spent my summers by the beach. Reading books, swimming or simply laying and enjoying the sound of waves—it’s all so effortlessly enjoyable. There’s something almost magical…
The electricity grid in the Netherlands faces major challenges. The rapidly increasing demand for electricity makes it necessary to expand the grid drastically. At the same time, this also leads to significant congestion problems. Both on the power purchase and…
The chemical industry in the Netherlands is facing a significant transition to using renewable and biobased raw materials to combat environmental pollution and move toward a circular economy. Startups play an essential role in this transition but face significant challenges…
Ask a group of designers to tell about their failures and you will get the most beautiful stories. Trial and error is inherent in the design process. The outside world often has the impression that designers have a magical gift…
New EPFL research has found that the exchange of comments between members and non-members of fringe communities (“fringe interactions”) on mainstream online platforms attracts new members to these groups. It has also suggested potential ways to curtail this growth. Fringe…
A measurement in saliva reflects the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children much better than the standard blood measurement. A child will have more lung infections if the saliva contains too few broad protective antibodies. So write researchers from…
Mobility in the Netherlands faces challenging choices. With increasing pressure on the environment and the need for sustainable development, true pricing offers a way to identify the true costs and benefits of mobility and better manage for broad prosperity. A…
Therapeutic proteins have been increasingly used in recent years to treat cancer, HIV, and other diseases. A challenge with these types of drugs is that the release is rapid and thus the medicine must be administered frequently. Remco Tuinier, Professor…
VSParticle, a Delft-based startup, has secured €6.5 million in funding to advance the development of their innovative nano printer technology. The startup’s technology enables materials to be broken down to the size of nanoparticles and produced at the push of…
Leiden University introduces the Netherlands’ first medical program with AI as a core subject. Starting in their first year, students will learn to effectively use and critically evaluate AI and medical technology, preparing them for the future of healthcare. The…