When it comes to technology, we often immediately think of robots and complicated algorithms. For some of the elderly, smartphones and apps such as Facebook and WhatsApp are already rather hard to comprehend. This social technology can help the elderly…
Covid-19 returned to Europe in the first week of August. After a relatively quiet month of June and a July that was dominated by new waves, the figures for the first week of August most resemble those of last spring.…
Researchers from the German Fraunhofer Institute, together with the Technical University of Berlin, have developed a quick test that can detect antibodies against the coronavirus within 15 minutes. Biosensors based on graphene oxide can also detect other bacterial and viral…
Street lights have evolved to be more than just a way to illuminate roadways. Now they are considered strategic assets. Communities can utilize street light infrastructure to collect and share information and empower communities to make data-driven decisions. Think of:…
It is the dream of both doctors and politicians: an existing vaccine, the safety of which has already been established and which can induce immunity to COVID-19. Part of the dream is already coming true, according to research by Radboudumc…
It’s a combination of messages that led to this week’s most-read topic. And all had to do with the possible role that hydrogen can play in the energy transition. All the more reason to dive into this discussion of beliefs.…
According to its makers, Laprixa is the smallest blood pressure monitor in the world. The device can diagnostically determine the blood flow in tissue. This allows wounds to heal faster. The Laprixa is a product of Corporis Medical. It has…
It is a question that has bothered large groups of experts and laypeople since the beginning of the corona crisis: can the coronavirus spread through aerosols, small drops of moisture in the air? And if so, in which social situations…
Robots that provide a specific part at the right time, AR glasses that support complex assembly needs, or near-automatic assembly lines where man and robot work together. These are just a few examples of developments within the field lab Flexible…
The Eindhoven region is doing well. Brainport Eindhoven is at the top of the list when it comes to economic growth. Brainport is the economic engine of the Netherlands. Yet there is also a downside. For several years now, research…