In the event of a heart attack or a stroke, blood supply must be safeguarded as quickly as possible in order to prevent extensive physical damage. Scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany are focusing on a…
Sciensano, responsible for influenza monitoring in Belgium, will investigate the effectiveness of ‘SimplySpiro’. The mouthpiece developed in the Netherlands could be a reliable and inexpensive alternative to the current Corona tests. The SimplySpiro would make the throat and nose swab…
Our economy is digitalizing at a rapid pace. The Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, 5G, Virtual Reality, are all increasing data traffic. Global Internet traffic rose by nearly 40% between February and mid-April this year, according to figures from The…
The World Wildlife Fund has the panda as a symbol. And that works fine. It is a beautiful and cuddly animal and us humans love it. So, I would love to make a plea for the earthworm as a symbol…
It’s said that hackers attack every 39 seconds; we’re living in a very dangerous age thanks to the rise of technology and all of its potential flaws. But despite this, businesses are becoming more and more secure thanks to the…
EIT InnoEnergy in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, is a vehicle from the European Commission which invests money in start-ups that are developing innovative technologies in the field of sustainable energy. This autumn, Innovation Origins will publish a series of ten stories…
Designers do not give much thought to the protection of their designs. No doubt I’ll digitally ruffle a few virtual feathers by saying that. What do I base this on? Take an online look at the Dutch Design Week. Many…
“Say aaaaaaaah.” How many times did our family doctor ask us to say this during a medical examination, while they were listening to us with their stethoscope stuck on our backs? This is how a doctor can check our health.…
The city of Antwerp will get a hydrogen filling station that can supply cars, buses, trucks, and ships with hydrogen. The filling station will be placed very strategically between a busy road and the water. Even large cargo ships will…
Taking a look inside Mother Earth to make sustainable and safe choices for a healthy living environment. That is in essence the mission of Royal Eijkelkamp. The Dutch company does this worldwide, both on a large and – since recently…