From hieroglyphics to car tires, storing data with zeroes and ones on plastic
For data storage on a molecular level, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands has succeeded in writing 'ones' and 'zeroes'.
Paul Smits
Quick insight for private and city planners into the energy yield of solar panels
The Dutch Delft University of Technology can help with smart computational methods to calculate the energy yield of a lot of buildings in urban environments.
Brackish water as a solution to the growing demand for drinking water
Brackish water could provide a solution to meet the increase in demand for drinking water, but it could also improve how water is managed.
Magnetic separation of waste is also possible for heavy materials
Researchers from the Dutch universities in Utrecht and Nijmegen have been successful: the trick is to keep the magnetic fluid containing waste stabilized when the magnetic field is more powerful.
[Update] Start-up of the day: Noise diffraction sounds to be too simple to be true
View Post Many interesting start-ups have been presented here on IO over the past year. This is why we are reviewing a number of successful […]
A Dutch solution for drought or flooding issues is found underground
With what has turned out to be another dry year so far, it seems that the water reservoir as a solution is more topical than […]
Start-up of the day: Get to know foreign countries with Localie as a friend and guide
Localie earns money with things like online tours whereby locals can walk through their city and tell stories or give tips about Amsterdam, Paris, or […]
Start-up of the day: Making business parks circular by using each other’s waste streams
Business sites can be made much more sustainable by working together in the field of waste and residual materials. PulsUp does this, for example, by […]
Does the mineral selenium in herring help against coronavirus?
Selenium deficiency may play an important role as to how illness progresses following an infection with COVID-19. The mineral can be found in fish and […]
Privacy expert on corona app: ‘Stigmatization is looming’
Quite a few innovative solutions for tackling the coronavirus have implications for our privacy. Technology offers a lot of possibilities, but do we want that […]
Enjoy a nice run or bike ride this Easter, but keep your distance
The distance to be kept between each other when out walking, running and cycling ought to be much greater than the recommended one to two […]
Start-up of the day: Mobiele Stroom supplies clean energy even in remote areas
There are times when you all of a sudden need a lot of energy. E.g., on a ship or on a construction site. But the […]
Solar panels that float whatever the weather and waves
How do floating solar panels work in practice and what are the consequences for the environment? What is the influence of waves and wind on […]
First consignment of Kaumera biostimulant delivered for greener wastewater treatment
For the very first time, a consignment of the innovative raw material Kaumera has been delivered. The Zutphen-based plant in The Netherlands supplied 20,000 liters […]
Citizens can help in search for black holes with LOFAR telescope
Do real space research from the comfort of your own home. Search for black holes. Because anyone can join the Lofar Radio Galaxy Zoo civilian […]
Nanosensor for detecting cancer in blood
A nanosensor has been developed that can trace biomarkers for cancer in the blood that are difficult to detect. It is a scientific variant of […]
Legal specialist: New technology forces update of data privacy laws
The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be evaluated this year. Yet it was originally drafted at a time when IoT, AI, smart sensors […]
3D tumor models for testing anti-cancer drugs
Three-dimensional imitation tumors can help to test anti-cancer drugs more accurately. The 3D models can mimic a micro-environment which encounters cancer cells present in the […]
Start-up of the day: Sustainable and quieter alternative to conventional generators
Volta Energy offers alternative equipment for off-grid locations such as events and construction sites. It provides a power supply using portable solar panels and battery […]
Start-up of the day: By tackling asbestos, Asbeter solves two problems
Kill two birds with one stone – to use a popular saying. That’s how the Rotterdam-based company Asbeter solves two problems at the same time. […]