‘Hyperloop doesn’t have to cost the government a cent’
The ultra-fast hyperloop is often portrayed as unrealistic because of its steep costs. But that is a misconception according to IO columnist Eugene Franken.
Opinion
The German automotive industry shows how focusing on the past can stand in the way of the future
Embracing change opens the door to adopting innovations for a better future.
Losing digital weight
Good intentions are hard to keep up, notes columnist Mary Fiers. This year she wants to lose digital weight by spending less time on Facebook and Twitter and expanding her real social network.
Use patent databases to take a look into the future
Are you done with fortune tellers and trend watchers and do you want to know what the future really looks like? Then take a look inside a patent database, our columnist Hans Helsloot writes.
Use a quantum computer to avoid traffic jams
Quantum computers have been predicted to have a bright future for years. Columnist and automotive specialist Jan Wouters lists what they can do for the automotive industry.
Should we get rid of gas or not?
The energy transition is the largest renovation in the Netherlands since the Delta Works. Our excellent gas infrastructure could come in handy in this respect, contends IO columnist Eugene Franken.
2020 as a philosophical experiment: Why we keep running away from ourselves
Why does it take so much effort to stick to one of the most important corona measures: Stay at home. IO Columnist Katleen Gabriels views this with a philosophical eye.
When knowledge no longer holds power
Why is it so important to stand on the shoulders of giants? Eveline van Zeeland makes a plea for upholding the citing of sources.
The Self-cleaning Car
"Automation of cars requires that all sensors stay clean. Cameras, radars, infrared sensors, lidars, all have their own problems with insects, rain, frost, snow, or mud"
The 15-minute city
What if we could reach every important city facility within 15 minutes? More and more urban planners see this as an ideal situation. Eugene Franken reflects on the pros and cons.
Put these 4 things on the HR dashboard for 2021
Achieve greater growth in your company and improve the world at the same time. In her Christmas column Wendy van Ierschot, explains why you become a better entrepreneur with the goals of the UN.
How old is Sinterklaas? The dilemma of ageing
Now that Sinterklaas is getting as old as Sinterklaas comes within reach, columnist Helen Kardan wonders how we prepare our children for such a future in a Keynesian Utopia.
This battery innovation marks the second electric revolution
Next year, Toyota will launch the prototype of a battery on the market which, according to our columnist Jan Wouters, will lead to the second electric revolution.
Retravel
"People want less aviation, but are not planning to fly less. That sums it all up"
A world that has come to a temporary standstill
IO Columnist Bert Overlack looks back on the past year and hopes that our experiences can be leveraged to create a better and brighter future.
Eindhoven’s surplus groundwater deserves an innovative solution
The shortage of (ground)water is considerable. Yet the Dutch city of Eindhoven has been pumping up its groundwater surpluses for years to stay dry. Mary Fiers calls for a more sustainable solution.
When high tech meets horticulture
The introduction of robots in horticulture is much more than a technical development. The whole production system goes upside down, Colinda de Beer argues.
Forest vs. infrastructure
"The economic damage caused by the impact of new infrastructure to landscapes will outweigh the benefits of better accessibility"
Super St.Catherine’s: Raising the church 55 meters is a smart idea
The idea of raising the St. Catherine's Church in Eindhoven by 55 meters opens up unprecedented opportunities, Eugene Franken contends.
Smart toilets or Big Brother is watching from the smallest room
Smart toilets may seem attractive to get quick diagnoses, but also raise questions about privacy. Columnist and moral philosopher Katleen Gabriels on World Toilet Day.