Farmers will soon be making their own fertilizer with plasma technology
Belgian scientists have found a CO2-free way to produce ammonia. This will enable farmers to produce environmentally friendly fertilizer themselves.
Arnoud Cornelissen
Municipalities can now calculate for themselves how much timber construction reduces CO2 emissions
Municipalities can use a tool to determine whether or not new buildings in certain urban areas should be constructed using timber.
Sensors and image recognition check the freshness of vine tomatoes
By comparing the shelf life of different batches of vegetables and fruit, this method can also be used to prevent food from going to waste.
Store data faster and cheaper magnetically with laser light
Research into a new way of data storage has been a collaborative project between universities and institutes from America, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.
Cleaner air on motorways thanks to matrix signs with artificial intelligence
Thanks to artificial intelligence, traffic conditions can be better estimated, leading to improved traffic flow and a lower environmental impact.
Taking photos using ultrasound and ten thousand microbubbles in a layer of water
With this new ultrasound technique, therapies can be fine-tuned to the individual patient's situation.
Great opportunities for Brabant as a supplier for fuel cell manufacturers
The Dutch province of Brabant could lose its leading position without cooperation with international partners. Which is why the province is seeking cooperation with 5 comparable regions in Germany.
‘E-fuels crucial for making heavy transport more sustainable’
Dutch research institute TNO calls for a joint effort of the entire transport sector in the transition to e-fuels in order to meet the climate targets.
Innovative batteries play a key role in the energy transition
Inventions for electricity storage increased by 14 percent annually over the past decade, according to a study by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Regional business parks are a blind spot in the energy transition
With the help of the Cities: Skylines simulation game students want to literally visualize the consequences of energy measures.
Dutch UMC Utrecht wristband detects exposure to COVID-19 before you even notice
The hospital's invention was originally intended to signal a woman's fertile state.
New method enables separation of microplastics from wastewater
The Delft scientists see many potential applications particularly in the development of tiny labs on a chip and separation technologies within industry.
Artificial intelligence helps optimize windmill safety and energy generation
The AI system warns when parts of the turbines need to be replaced, pools maintenance tasks and prevents windmills from being in each other's wind shadow.
Forest scientists develop innovative wood-based materials for 3D printing
Further research work will however be necessary until industrial application is possible, for example as a composite in lightweight construction.
Protein spikes in the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus are more flexible than first assumed
The discovery by an international team of scientists can help in the development of new medicines and vaccines.
Mobile phones susceptible to eavesdropping due to security leak in 4G network
The new standard for mobile telephony needs to be adapted in such a way that the same problem no longer occurs with the setting up of 5G base stations.
Essential vitamin B12 soon to be in bread or yoghurt
Vitamin B12 is naturally found only in animal products. Therefore, vegans often use food supplements or vitamin tablets.
Quick test can detect antibodies to coronavirus in quarter of an hour
According to the German scientists, the handy device based on graphene oxide can be used in practice as early as the beginning of next year.
Mechanics onshore can view and solve onboard problems using AR glasses
Especially during the corona crisis, remote maintenance and repair proved to be the solution to keep ships afloat and save on costs.
Farmed salmon and tilapia are much more sustainable than previously thought
According to the Utrecht Master's student Björn Kok, his new calculation method shows that 1 kilo of wild fish can yield up to 3 or 4 kilos of farmed fish.