Nearly 20 billion eggs are consumed in Germany alone, every year. The eggshells offer an interesting potential: They are suitable as effective, sustainable storage material, and so for the construction, they’re cost-effective and at the same time a good lithium-ion…
A while ago I went shopping in Amsterdam with my seven-year-old daughter. On her initiative; personally, I would rather go to the Kalverstraat during a game of Monopoly than in real life. Yet, this time I was all amazed. Whereas…
It has often been claimed that violent computer games can lead to aggressive behaviour. Social psychologists are now trying to measure the aggression of first-person shooter gamers and the transfer of aggression to people around them. This is done with a ‘cold…
In the coming weeks, Uber’s IPO will be on the agenda, which may become the most expensive one in history. The estimate of the market value of the company already exceeds 120 billion dollars. I am an extremely satisfied Uber…
“Sirius-19” is one of the long-term studies with which space agencies around the globe are preparing for longer manned missions to celestial bodies such as the Moon and Mars. It is about the optimal interaction of the crew on long…
Sustainable energy storage is the central motivation behind the research project “Transition”, which has just been launched to develop environmentally friendly, high-performance and cost-effective sodium ion batteries. The markets for electric mobility and stationary energy storage will grow significantly in…
Due to the intensification of meat production, there is an enormous demand for protein-containing animal feed. But protein is a scarce and valuable raw material – and the traditional production of vegetable protein is harmful to the environment. Animal feed…
Onera Health, a specialist in sleep diagnostic solutions and services and last year’s winner of Innovation Origins’ Gerard & Anton Award, has raised $8.3 million euros (9.3 million dollars) in Series A funding. Led by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, imec.xpand, as well…
What does the genetic structure of a kiwi look like? With DNA isolation you can find out. Also you will learn what you can do with this information. Or go on a journey through the stars and explore the universe…
In today’s world, to make reference to an environmentally friendly lifestyle, the word ‘Green’ has become part of our everyday lexicon. We are surrounded by discussions about how to be more ecologically responsible and we are easily exposed to lists…