Researchers have developed a method to extract high-purity lithium from geothermal water, potentially revolutionizing battery production and the clean energy sector. This groundbreaking method was developed by the German energy company EnBW in collaboration with lithium producer LevertonHELM. The process…
Fabafull, a Dutch company, transforms healthcare nutrition with innovative plant-based snacks. Targeting hospitals and care facilities, the startup addresses protein deficiency among patients and the elderly while promoting sustainable food choices. Their products, made from field beans with 30% protein…
In the second city consultation in Eindhoven, using AI as a facilitator of conversations and voting once again proved to be an effective tool. The consultation, focused on the theme of “growing with the city’s developments,” captured a diversity of…
Last week, I enjoyed a scientific wellness: a whole week delightfully immersed in design science. In Boston, three universities AND a museum (Northeastern University, Harvard, MIT, and the Museum of Fine Arts) fraternally hosted a conference that brought together the…
Each week in our Sunday newsletter, we look back on the past seven days. Regarding content, we always do so at the initiative of our cartoonist, Albert Jan Rasker. He chooses a subject, draws a picture, and we take it…
Student team “Space Oasis Delft,” an interdisciplinary group from Delft University of Technology, has designed a monthly village for 150 residents. Their design is inspired by nature, includes a self-sustaining biosphere, and simulates day and night rhythms and seasons. The…
During the Comenius Festival, nine education teams from mbo schools, colleges, and universities received the Dutch Education Premium from Robbert Dijkgraaf last week. The Dutch Education Premium of the NRO is the highest award in secondary vocational education and higher…
In the eighth Techcafé, five experienced entrepreneurs discuss how they turned their high-tech start-ups into successful businesses. Paul van Dooren (Sorama), Henk Tappel (Bronkhorst), Martijn Huijbregts (iTapToo), and Patrick Geerts (MTA Group) shared their challenges and successes with host Edwin…
I sit at my desk and make a first attempt to put my column on paper. As I’m writing down my words, I observe my surroundings. Next to me are five cardboard boxes full of stuff. The TV is unplugged…
A breakthrough in solar technology has been achieved by a team at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Their research has produced semi-transparent organic photovoltaics with nearly 20% efficiency. This advancement paves the way for integrating solar energy…