The Eco-Runner team from TU Delft embarked on an exciting journey on June 17, 2024, set out to break the world record for the longest distance driven on a single tank of hydrogen. With their hydrogen-powered vehicle, Eco-Runner XIV, they…
A team at Maastricht UMC+ developed a new treatment for chronic pain after a wrist fracture. It consists of a personalized implant that a surgeon can place in a short operation without removing or damaging other bones or tissue. The…
Entrepreneur, globetrotter, and investor are all definitions that suit Victor Straatman well. After studying at the Technology University of Delft – and taking the only back then available program for entrepreneurship – he relocated to New Zealand, where he worked…
Axelera AI, a Dutch startup developing chips for artificial intelligence applications, has secured $68 million in funding to fuel its ambitious growth plans. The Eindhoven-based company aims to become Europe’s answer to Nvidia, offering AI chips that are reportedly 10…
A groundbreaking study involving over 2 million individuals across 168 countries reveals that internet use generally boosts wellbeing. However, young women aged 15-24 are an exception, showing negative effects likely due to social media pressures, say Andrew Przybylski Professor at…
Emeritus professor at VU Amsterdam, Andrew Tanenbaum, receives the prestigious ACM Software System Award for MINIX. This groundbreaking operating system, originally developed for educational purposes, has been applied in the most unexpected places. Tanenbaum’s creation not only inspired Linus Torvalds…
Ten CEOs of Dutch scaleups have issued a manifesto urging the government to bolster the country’s innovation climate. These leaders, representing key sectors like photonics and AI, argue that current conditions hinder growth and competitiveness. They propose ten improvements, including…
When Apple launched the AppStore in 2007, Jelle Prins felt everything: I had to develop apps. He put his money where his mouth was—and it didn’t go unnoticed. In 2008, barely landing in New York for his graduate studies, the…
1. Apple’s Innovations Await EU Green Light Apple’s latest AI advancements are poised to revolutionize user interaction, pending approval from the European Union. The tech giant introduced Apple Intelligence earlier this month, highlighting its partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT…
A study published by the Comprehensive Cancer Centre of the Netherlands (Integraal Kankercentrum Nederland, IKNL) has highlighted the striking differences in cancer diagnosis and treatment between lower and higher-income groups, revealing a concerning health divide in the country. The IKNL’s…