Breakthroughs with photonics: growing lettuce with red and blue light
During Photonics Applications Week you can attend digital lectures and workshops on the applications of photonics, like those in agriculture and horticulture.
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New enzyme cocktail breaks down plastic waste six times faster
British and American researchers have combined two enzymes from a plastic-eating microbe in such a way that it can break down plastic six times faster than the plastic-eating enzyme PETase.
Dutch TNO: ‘Choices about energy transition are urgent, but still full of uncertainties’
Over the coming years, the Dutch government will have to decide on investments into sustainable energy, even though it is still unclear what the best course of action is.
Brainport Eindhoven prepares to tackle ten big challenges in an effort to remain a top region
Rabobank research 'Brainport at the top' highlights the issues that determine whether the region will still be the 'Smartest in the World' in 10 years' time.
Breakthroughs in Photonics: Accurate measurement of oxygen levels in patients prevents death or paralysis
You can digitally attend lectures and workshops during the Photonics Applications Week on the application of photonics, such as in the field of anesthesia in hospitals.
Corona in Europe – How the Netherlands got entangled in a chaotic communication web
For Innovation Origins, Jelmer Visser analyzes the spread of the corona pandemic across Europe. Today: The Netherlands, where policy is characterized by a lack of vision, decisiveness and leadership
Jena announces breakthrough in research into environmentally friendly ‘liquid’ battery
The German Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena has developed a Redox-Flow battery that is more environmentally friendly than its predecessors and more resistant to high temperatures.
DSM Director: ‘The world must invest much more to combat global warming’
The DSM chemical group's research director in Geleen, Koen Janssen, believes that the world has to step up its efforts to combat climate change. "We need to go on the offensive."
Dutch Zeeland premieres with first stretch of road paved with bio-asphalt
Next Friday the first stretch of road will be constructed in Vlissingen with asphalt that uses plant-based material called lignin to replace petroleum-based bitumen.
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.
Electric Auke: From sustainability expert to tree hugger?
IO columnist and sustainability expert Auke Hoekstra explains why he is pleased with the new WWF report on the state of the environment. "It presents solutions."
‘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.
German start-up breeds insect larvae as feed for farm animals
Insect larvae instead of conventional protein feed: Munich-based start-up FarmInsect has developed a technology to breed insect larvae as a source of protein-rich feed.
Chemelot Campus Geleen is to become Europe’s largest recycling hub
The Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen has all the in-house resources, technology and knowledge to become the most important hub for circular raw materials in Europe, according to CEO Bert Kip.
Using fly eyes for inspiration: Anti-reflective coating for surfaces
UNIGE researchers have recreated an anti-reflective and anti-adhesive coating that typically covers the eyes of fruit flies.
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).
Dutch city of Rotterdam is to get a Hyperloop experience center
The municipality of Rotterdam is investing almost €70 million in the energy transition. It is also financing part of the future Mobility Campus as well as a Hyperloop experience center.
Climate Log: the car dilemma
"And yes, of course, nowadays the question is: what do you choose, petrol, hybrid or all electric?
Dutch robot helps clean The Hague’s beach on World Cleanup Day
On Saturday the World Cleanup Day has a very special participant. A robot is helping to clean up the beach in The Hague in the Netherlands this year.