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On a planet where fertile soil is disappearing three times faster than it can regenerate, land degradation has quietly become one of the greatest threats to our food systems, ecosystems, and livelihoods. Worldwide, up to 40% of land is already degraded. And with climate change adding fuel to the fire, time is running…

As the world edges toward a population of 9 billion, the question of how we feed ourselves sustainably is no longer hypothetical, it’s urgent. At Expo 2025 in Osaka, the Netherlands is spotlighting one of its strongest contributions to the global food system: horticulture. But rather than arriving with all the answers…

Jalila Essaïdi is a Dutch artist, entrepreneur, and innovator who's making waves around the world with her groundbreaking work in bio-design. From creating bulletproof skin to developing clothing made from manure, Essaïdi is pushing the boundaries of what's possible and inspiring others to do the same.

From inventions like the microscope to today's advanced therapies and exceptional healthcare systems, the Netherlands has always been at the forefront of medical innovation technology. Meet MIMETAS, one of the leading companies at the Bioscience Park in Leiden - recreating human organ systems in miniature with cells…

A single tear can reveal more than just emotions - it can hold the key to diagnosing diseases. Dr. Marlies Gijs, a biochemist at Maastricht UMC+ and known as ‘the tear doctor,’ is uncovering the hidden potential of tears as a diagnostic tool. Her world-first research focuses on using tear fluid to detect diseases like…