The construction industry is undergoing a green revolution, with innovative bio-based materials leading the charge. From hemp and straw to mycelium and algae, these sustainable alternatives are not just eco-friendly but offer impressive performance benefits. They can reduce carbon emissions,…
Ankita Durani and Joseph Zekry both arrived in the Netherlands in 2013. Durani relocated from India to study and join her family. Zekry, after several international experiences after leaving his home country, Egypt, started working at ASML. A few years…
There is no better adjective than eventful to describe the past few days in the Dutch chip sector. From the proposals coming from the North Netherlands and Twente regions to a call to the newly appointed government for new funding,…
Floating solar company SolarDuck completed the installation of its offshore floating solar (OFPV) plant Merganser. Supported by energy company RWE, the pilot project aims to test and demonstrate the structural, mooring, and electrical designs and acquire knowledge about manufacturing, assembly,…
When lightning strikes water, it temporarily disinfects it. Rain during a thunderstorm also has this short-lived effect. Co-founder and CEO Paul Leenders: “The universe is 99% plasma. A special segment within the world of plasma is combining air plasma with…
Unfortunately, tools for online criminals to crack passwords are up for grabs – a visit to the dark web is enough to get a good impression. What easily obtained programs are regularly used by cybercriminals? In this column, we put…
One in 50,000 newborns suffers from congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). This is a genetic disorder in which the insulin cells of the pancreas, called beta cells, secrete too much insulin. Excess insulin causes low plasma sugar (hypoglycemia) or low blood sugar.…
Roboat, a startup developing an autonomous navigation system for inland waterway transportation, has successfully raised €550,000 in new funding. The spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS) plans to transform…
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are working on a new method to make AI models understandable and explainable to humans. While AI models can solve many tasks, but they are also becoming increasingly complex. The field of Explainable…
Surgeons are performing increasingly complex operations because they need to remove smaller and smaller tumors. Because of imaging techniques, tumors can be detected at an early stage. “This increases the patient’s chance of survival but also presents a challenge to…