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Green Hydrogen Production Cost Falls Below Fossil Fuels for First Time
Netherlands, Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough that makes green hydrogen cheaper than natural gas alternatives at just $1.54 per kilogram. The innovative process replaces traditional oxygen production with glucose oxidation from agricultural waste, requiring 400 millivolts less energy while creating valuable formate as a byproduct worth $4.63 per kilogram.
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Noord-Holland Opens €45,000 Green Fund for Community Environmental Projects
Haarlem, Sunday, 4 January 2026.
The Dutch province of Noord-Holland launches its annual environmental fund, providing €45,000 to support grassroots biodiversity initiatives. Community groups have just one month to apply for funding that supports projects ranging from insect-friendly gardens to bird nesting sites. Applications open January 5 through February 5, 2026, targeting volunteer organizations and neighborhood initiatives working to enhance local ecosystems and environmental engagement across the province.
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Dutch Universities Launch Massive Academic Hiring Push with 58 Research Positions
Amsterdam, Sunday, 4 January 2026.
Two prestigious Dutch technical universities are aggressively expanding their research capacity in early 2026, with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and University of Twente collectively offering 58 PhD and research positions. The coordinated recruitment drive represents one of the largest academic hiring initiatives in recent Dutch higher education history, spanning cutting-edge fields from AI-driven manufacturing to molecular physics and climate research. University of Twente leads with 46 openings while strengthening international appeal through enhanced scholarship programs, including a €22,000 annual UTS scholarship and specialized funding for developing nations through the Kipaji program, positioning the Netherlands as Europe’s emerging research powerhouse.
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Dutch Patent Law Struggles to Keep Pace with AI-Generated Inventions
Netherlands, Sunday, 4 January 2026.
Legal uncertainty surrounds AI-generated inventions in the Netherlands as current patent law lacks clear guidance on ownership rights. While the Dutch Patents Act addresses employee inventions, it doesn’t specify who owns innovations created by artificial intelligence - the employer, employee, or AI system itself. Recent European rulings confirm only humans can be listed as inventors, yet AI increasingly drives research and development across Dutch industries. Companies risk disputes without proper AI usage policies, while employees may still claim fair compensation for valuable AI-assisted innovations, creating complex legal challenges.
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Leading University Appoints AI Expert to Transform Crop Development for Global Food Security
Wageningen, Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
Wageningen University has selected Professor Agnieszka Golicz to lead its Plant Breeding department starting March 2026, bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence and genomics expertise to accelerate crop development. Golicz, currently at Germany’s Justus Liebig University, specializes in explainable AI that can predict which plant crosses will produce the best trait combinations, potentially revolutionizing how crops are developed for climate resilience and food security challenges.