Jeroen van den Eerenbeemt already knew at the age of thirteen that he wanted to become an entrepreneur. With older cousins who had a lucrative business in cars, scooters, and poker games he had enough examples on hand to be…
Start-up Predica Diagnostics joins the fight against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that can cause cervical cancer. By means of a test that not only shows the virus but also measures its activity, Predica hopes to be able to…
People who have what is known as glucagon resistance have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, it can be prevented by controlling their glucagon levels at an early stage. This has been shown in a study by…
In the coming years, shipping must become considerably more economical and innovative to achieve climate targets. The sector is working hard on this. This week, two ships set sail, both of which represent a completely new chapter in the shipping…
The European Union is introducing a levy for the use of non-recyclable plastic packaging. The heads of government of the 27 member states agreed to this at the last European Commission meeting last summer. They agreed that each member state…
Holland Innovative has played a key role in the success story of Brainport Eindhoven for years. So it was high time to capture that story, which revolves around an integral way of systems engineering, in a book. “The Complete Project…
Antibodies play a decisive role in our lives and our health. After suffering from a viral infection, the body usually builds up these antibodies of its own accord in order to protect itself from further infection. The same principle also…
Virtual robots that behave, move, and even reproduce like animals in the real world: they really do exist. This week Karine Miras will graduate with a PhD for her research on virtual DNA. “Actually, I’ve been working on creating life…
Despite years of intensive research, the reasons why people get Alzheimer’s dementia in their old age are still largely unknown. Doctors suspect that a combination of lifestyle, external factors, and genetic risks are likely causes. The most significant genetic risk…
Two years ago, Professor David Schlipf of the Wind Energy Institute at the Flensburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany) taught wind turbines how to see their surroundings. The turbines are able to predict oncoming gusts of wind with the help…