For some time now, our continent has been the scene of the largest corona hotspot on earth. Also this past week, the numbers have continued to rise unabated in most places. The end of November was marked by stricter measures…
The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has created the very first prototype of a biodegradable and soluble ‘velcro plaster’ that was inspired by climbing plants. The Institute has transformed the structure of micro-hooks from this plant into an artificial type…
According to the British Honeycomb, electric scooters will dominate the streetscape over the coming years, and with that comes good parking and charging infrastructure. Founder Gabriel Yoong explains why. What does Honeycomb do exactly? “Honeycomb has developed a locker in…
When we think of countries most at risk of a water crisis, which countries spring to mind? Dry nations like Qatar or Israel or heavily populated nations like India would all be right answers. But at number 23 – between…
Just imagine if an old car battery could be stripped and all those materials used in new cars. It is now possible, thanks to the Swedish company Northvolt. Last month, they presented the first battery made entirely of recycled materials.…
According to Norwegian start-up Infinite Mobility, a solar-powered electric rickshaw (tuktuk) is the new solution for mobility in the big city. Founder Love Lupi tells us more. What does Infinite Mobility do? “We develop lightweight ‘tricycles’ which we called ‘Oslo‘.…
Shipping still plays an important role when it comes to transporting passengers and goods. Unfortunately, many fossil fuels are still being emitted this way to this day. Shipyard Next Generation Shipyards is the proud winner of the recently awarded Groninger…
Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring trace gas in the Earth’s atmosphere and plays a crucial role in the Earth’s climate. Its concentration has been increasing dramatically since the beginning of industrialization, particularly due to the burning of fossil fuels.…
The rumors have been around for over five years: Apple is said to be in the process of developing its own car. Meanwhile, the plans seem to be getting more serious, as the news was widely shared through the international…
The final of the 4TU Impact Challenge took place on the eve of Slush 2021, the biggest tech event in Europe. The jury chose Hable, a start-up from the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), as the winner. The company has…