Olympian gear helps IC staff beat the heat
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The coronavirus outbreak has led to the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games due to be held in Tokyo this summer. A disappointment, but an understandable decision for athletes and sports aficionados alike. Fortunately, the Dutch Olympic committee was able to find a new purpose for some of its unused high-tech kit.
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An inclusive alliance to secure corona vaccine for all
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In the search for an affordable and accessible vaccine against the coronavirus, the Netherlands joins forces with Germany, France and Italy. Moreover, a proportion of the vaccine will be made available to low-income countries.
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Consortium builds PPE production lines to fight corona
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The corona crisis has set companies scrambling to contribute to the effort to save lives. Across the world, businesses from different sectors and knowledge institutions have joined forces to help where they can, even setting up new production lines.
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The Ocean Cleanup turning trash into treasure
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Dutch non-profit Ocean Cleanup is seeking solutions to resolve the problem of plastic soup, its latest initiative is to set a standard for recycled ocean plastic, turning it from trash into treasure. In doing so The Ocean Cleanup is closing the loop on ocean plastic.
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Smart software speeds up COVID-19 triage
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Speed is vital when triaging COVID-19, as quick detection saves lives. When the WHO declared the SARS COV-2 outbreak a pandemic in early March, Delft Imaging Systems realised their CAD4TB technology used to detect tuberculosis could easily be adapted to triage COVID-19. By the end of the month, they had adapted their artificial intelligence software to be able to detect COVID-19 abnormalities in the lungs.
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Reversing desertification through innovation
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An estimated 2 million people live in areas susceptible to desertification. Desertification is largely a man-made problem caused by urbanisation, overfarming, deforestation and climate change. Reforestation is the most natural way to halt the process and replenish depleted soil. Trees also absorb CO2, thus slowing down climate change. Together with its partners, the Dutch Land Life Company is on a mission to reforest the world’s 2 billion hectares of degraded land.
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E-waste compensation - tested, proven and safe
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The rapid development of technology makes ‘e-waste’ one of the fastest-growing waste streams. E-waste compensation addresses this market mismatch, providing a great starting point towards more sustainable use of technology.
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