Injuries are a harsh reality for amateur athletes, professional soccer players, and athletes. That is until biomechanics comes around the corner. Biomechanics is the study of mechanical aspects of living organisms, particularly the forces and movements in the human body.…
The Dutch government has introduced a €148 million fund to stimulate the production of high-quality green technology. The Investment Subsidy Manufacturing Industry Climate Neutral Economy (IMKE) supports establishing production lines for electrolysis installations, innovative solar panels, and batteries. The fund,…
A solar revolution is sweeping across Germany as over 500,000 households embrace plug-and-play solar systems. These easy-to-install panels, costing as little as €200, are transforming balconies and yards into personal power stations. The trend, fuelled by relaxed regulations and government…
The European Union’s AI Act takes effect today. The regulation, the first of its kind, introduces a tiered risk framework for AI applications, with stringent rules for high-risk usage. Prohibiting practices such as social scoring and manipulative AI, the legislation…
The most important sporting event in the world can’t happen without top-notch technology. Across the decades, top sports events have become one of the most prestigious benchmarks for testing innovation. Every edition of the modern Summer Olympics saw many firsts,…
Paris-based Gourmey requested pre-market approval from the European Union to bring its lab-cultivated foie gras to the market by 2026. The venture, backed by a substantial €65 million investment, aims to complement traditional meat offerings rather than replace them. Amidst…
Researchers at the American Rice University have developed a groundbreaking method for extracting lithium from spent batteries, potentially revolutionizing the recycling process. Using microwave radiation and a biodegradable solvent, the new technique can recover up to 50% of lithium in…
The Dutch province of Zuid-Holland is taking proactive measures against climate change by allocating €800,000 for climate adaptation projects in 2024. This densely populated, low-lying delta region faces significant risks from flooding, heat stress, salinization, and foundation damage due to…
The countdown to Paris 2024 is well over and athletes from around the globe are geared up for the Summer Games, hoping to engrave their names in the annals of Olympic history. For the Netherlands, the outlook is particularly promising.…
In a historic shift, wind and solar energy have outpaced fossil fuels in EU electricity generation for the first time. A report by energy think tank Ember shows that during the first half of 2024, renewables produced 30% of the…