Students from across Europe are building the future together

You may have heard of a collider: a device in which scientists collide particles. The particles impact each other, leading to new discoveries. The Euroteq Collider, an initiative of the European Commission, builds on this principle. Students from all over Europe,...

Europe increases pressure on Chinese EV market with new Tesla tax

The European Commission has introduced a new 9% import duty on Chinese-made Tesla cars. The move comes after an investigation into unfair state aid to Chinese electric car manufacturers. Tesla, previously granted a reprieve and hoped for an exemption, must now accept...

Edible innovation: the era of personalized 3D-printed food is dawning

TNO and DFPI (Digital Food Processing Initiative) are taking the lead in developing 3D-printed food, possibly the future of personalized eating. The ‘Imagine’ consortium focuses on flexible food production for personalized food, with a focus on taste and health. The...

Beware: plug-in balcony solar panels are risky

Solar panels that you hang on your balcony and plug into the socket seem convenient but carry serious risks, experts warn on NU.nl. They warn of electric shocks and fire hazards if misused. Sockets not suitable Here’s the thing: outlets are not designed to feed...

Big, bigger, biggest: mega wind and solar farms in the Netherlands

Wind and solar farms are rapidly built around the world. Australia has just approved the construction of the world’s largest solar park. This solar park, to be built in the north of the country, will eventually generate 6 gigawatts of electricity. This will enable the...