Saving lives with a new kind of pump inside the heart
Less damage to organs and a greater chance of survival after a heart attack. That's the commitment of the Dutch start-up CardiacBooster.
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Ferrari appoints ‘technical wizard’ as new CEO
Ferrari's choice of Benedetto Vigna as its new CEO signals that the world's most famous car brand has definitely set out on the path of technological innovation.
Injectable microspheres that truly ‘mend a broken heart’
For those who survive a heart attack, the road to recovery is long. A new stem cell therapy can repair and help prevent heart failure.
‘Aviation stands to benefit from a rapid switch to sustainable fuels’
According to a new study the cost of climate damage due to the use of fossil fuels in aviation in Europe through to 2050 outstrips the cost of a rapid switch to sustainable fuels.
Citrus fabric gives fashion industry a vitamin boost
Fibers from citrus pulp and other new organic fabrics are the future now that the textile world is moving towards sustainability.
Fermentation is the future: How a whole new category of plant based food is being created
Researchers are engineering a meat substitute that tastes and feels like the real thing. It's also sustainable as it adds no new agriculture.
When it comes to climate policy, don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Martien Visser takes a closer look at the IEA's Net-Zero scenario. "What if from 2040 onwards, climate change leads to prolonged winter periods with no wind in the North Sea?"
New drug for patients with metastatic breast cancer
There is hope for patients with advanced breast cancer. An innovative medicine that attacks tumors very precisely is in the final stages of development.
CyberSecurity Noord-Nederland helps entrepreneurs in fight against cyberattacks
Cyberattacks are a major threat to companies. CyberSecurity Noord-Nederland helps entrepreneurs to better protect themselves.
Vaccine study: Best immune response with combination of Astrazeneca and Biontech
A study at Saarland University has shown that a combination with active ingredients from Astrazeneca and Biontech/Pfizer appears to be the best combination.
Will a car insurance still be needed in the future?
The world of car insurances is about to change dramatically, Carlo van de Weijer writes. But this is not because of the growth in autonomous driving.
Bosch gives ‘Silicone Saxony’ a boost with high-tech chip factory
A state-of-the-art factory in Dresden combines artificial intelligence with the " Internet of Things". The goal is to produce complex semiconductors for the automotive industry.
Bilingualism as a natural help for autistic children
A team of international researchers has found that autistic children who grow up bilingual can compensate for certain basic deficits better than monolingual children.
Start-up develops lubrication system for gearboxes with naturally occurring water
Lubricating with water sounds like a contradiction. But not for Reintrieb: The start-up has developed an oil-free lubrication system for gearboxes.
Satellite data show what is grown where in Germany
Using satellite data, German researchers have produced over several years detailed maps of what agricultural land use looks like in Germany for the first time.
No chance for Germany at the European Soccer Championship? Forecast sees France ahead
An international group of researchers sees France as the big winner in the European soccer championship. But England and Spain may also have a chance.
Graphene enables a computer’s hard drive to store ten times as much data
The University of Cambridge sees it not only as a technical discovery, but also one that can lead to a more sustainable form of data storage.
Future prospects for kidney patients: from a portable dialysis device to a fully implantable artificial organ
Research by imec at Holst Centre and the Dutch Kidney Foundation opens the door to new solutions
‘We need more hydrogen, and we need it faster’
Fraunhofer institutes ISI, ISE and IEG are expecting a German demand for hydrogen between 400 and 800 terawatt hours by 2050. This is according to a study commissioned by the national 'Wasserstoff.'
‘Skybrator’ as a solution to the energy challenge?
Every week we follow up on a well-read story on the website. This week: will windmills have no blades in the future?