TNO Report Unveils Socio-Economic Impact of Climate Fund Measures

The Hague, Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
TNO’s comprehensive report on Climate Fund proposals offers critical insights into sector-wide and public impacts. This analysis aims to guide policymakers in making informed decisions about climate action, balancing environmental goals with economic realities.

Wopke Hoekstra Takes Helm of EU Climate Portfolio

AI-Powered Solar Panels: Sunergy's Smart Solution for Dutch Households

Dutch Firm Unveils 700km Range Hydrogen Truck at Hannover Expo

Royal Inauguration Marks Milestone in Dutch Green Hydrogen Production

Dutch Union FNV Pushes for 7% Wage Hike and Four-Day Workweek

Netherlands, Tuesday, 17 September 2024.
FNV, a major Dutch trade union, is demanding a 7% salary increase and a four-day, 32-hour workweek for 2025, particularly in the healthcare sector. The union argues these changes will improve work-life balance, boost productivity, and address labor shortages. Employers, however, call the proposals ‘unrealistic’ given current economic conditions.

Netherlands Unveils Innovation Policy Reporting Plan for 2020-2025

UK Government Urged to 'Rewire' for AI Integration in Public Services

Europe's Largest Impact Campus Takes Shape in The Hague

TU Delft Researchers Win Prestigious ERC Starting Grants

EU Launches AI Factories Program to Boost Innovation and Competitiveness

Brussels, Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
The European Commission has initiated the AI Factories program, aiming to establish European leadership in trustworthy AI. This initiative will leverage Europe’s high-performance computing network, providing startups, industries, and researchers access to cutting-edge AI resources and fostering collaboration across the continent.

EU AI Act Propels European Startups to Global Forefront

NASA Revives Ancient Thrusters on Voyager 1, 24 Billion Kilometers from Earth

Thought-Controlled Smart Homes: A Reality for ALS Patient

U.S. Army's Mid-Air Drone Recharging: A Game-Changer for Extended Missions

FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to Neuralink's Vision-Restoring Implant

San Francisco, Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
Neuralink’s ‘Blindsight’ device, aimed at restoring vision in the blind, receives FDA breakthrough designation. Elon Musk claims it could enable sight even for those blind from birth, potentially surpassing natural vision in future iterations.

Lunar Water Production Breakthrough: Chinese Scientists Pave Way for Moon Settlements

AI-Powered Night Nurse: Revolutionizing Elderly Care Amid Staff Shortages

Breakthrough in Blood Science: New MAL Group Solves 50-Year Mystery

Dutch Government Boosts Digital Healthcare Innovation

TNO Pioneers Space-Based Quantum Internet with Qu-STAR Project

Delft, Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) launches Qu-STAR, a groundbreaking project exploring satellite technology to extend quantum networks globally. Collaborating with Airbus, TNO aims to overcome current terrestrial limitations and revolutionize worldwide quantum connectivity.

Boeing's Quantum Leap: Satellite to Test Space-Based Internet in 2026

Intel Delays European Chip Factories Amid Global Cost-Cutting Measures

Dutch Consortia Secure €2.75 Million for Einstein Telescope Vibration Damping Research

TNO and Airbus Launch Quantum Internet Space Initiative