2022

Quantum computers are considered the computers of the future. A and O are quantum bits (qubits), the smallest computing unit of quantum computers. Because they not only have two states, but also states in between, qubits process more…

An independent lifestyle and full participation in all areas of life are clear goals of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In it, the contracting states have committed themselves to measures that…

Proper blood flow is important for the functioning of organs, the healing of wounds, and the prevention of complications. But how can a surgeon measure the quality of blood flow during surgery? PefusiX-Imaging should help answer this…

The Dutch science funding agency NWO recently awarded a large research project into new concepts for energy-efficient information technology of no less than ten million euros. The widespread use of digital equipment and technologies, such…

Nine consortia of researchers, businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations will receive funding within NWOs Perspective programme. Perspective is a programme from the Dutch Research Council (NWO). Within the consortia,…

A team of Chemical Engineering students recently won the Electe scenario competition. The team wrote a plan to make the steel production of Tata in IJmuiden more sustainable with solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC). In 2023, the three…

A small percentage of cows will experience problems when calving and breeders would like to know which cows are at risk. Using the vast dataset of the Dutch cattle breeding company CRV, computer scientists at the University of Groningen…

A bacterium that can grow on a mixture of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and hydrogen can be persuaded to produce various useful products, such as amino acids, milk proteins, and building blocks for pharmaceuticals. Sandy Schmidt, a biochemist…

Episode 39 of the In Science Podcast: Robert Prey on the influence of streaming platforms and social media on musicians, the music industry and our culture.Our guest this episode is dr. Robert Prey, Assistant Professor of Media Studies.…

What can Robotics and AI bring to archaeological theory and practice? In return, how can archaeology contribute to the developments in robotics and AI research? Colleagues tackled these questions at an event organised by the Faculty of…