As the progeny of an entrepreneurial family, it was not an unexpected step for Huub van der Linden (51) to start his own business. After a professional study in accounting and a career in IT (which was an emerging industry…
The solar car from the Dutch Solar Team Eindhoven, the Stella Era, not only generates its own energy but also doubles up as a battery for other devices. This is useful when you’re out camping, for example. In addition, other…
Early intervention in atrial fibrillation (a chronic case of cardiac arrhythmia) can reduce complications. A group of international researchers has presented their research in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). At present, it is standard practice to monitor heart…
Plastic soup that threatens life in oceans can be removed by using innovative techniques. Although what is much more important, according to researcher Wouter Jan Strietman from the Dutch Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is to pinpoint the origin of…
The Benno Premselahuis building of the Dutch Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HVA) in the eastern part of the Amsterdam center has an innovation lab on its roof since this summer. Located on top of the eighth floor, its purpose…
Anyone who wants to find out whether the last nasty cold was perhaps a severe infection with the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus or just a mere cough ought to have their blood tested by a physician. This blood sample is then…
Yesterday a study by Auke was the topic of conversation. Commissioned by the German Greens political party, he drew up a thorough analysis of electric mobility. The most important conclusions? Electric cars emit half as much CO2 as cars that…
It’s not something that you’d expect … The Dutch city of Leeuwarden is one of the twelve nominated European cities competing for the title of ‘EU Capital of Innovation.’ And why is that, when this city doesn’t even have a…
A reactor developed by scientist Fausto Gallucci at Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands, should make hydrogen production much cheaper. Early this year he founded the spin-off H2Site for this purpose, in which Engie and Technalia also participate. The reactor is…
Hydrogen is seen as a promising energy source of the future. Once all the current difficulties concerning clean production and storage have been overcome, that is. According to Prof. Dr. Enno Wagner, Professor of Mechatronic Design and Technical Mechanics at…