Innovation
Greener than Grass, Mosa Meat's Mission to Sustainable and Friendly Meat
Lab-made hamburgers. That's what cultured meat actually is. This real meat is made without an animal having to die. Doesn't that sound great? Well... Cultured meat is a complicated subject. Opinions on it are divided. Some people are enthusiastic, but...
Artificial intelligence and copyright in balance
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought technological advancements and unleashed a power struggle between online content publishers and companies developing AI systems. Publishers fear AI systems will "steal" their content, jeopardiz...
Health Optimization: Combining Technology and Lifestyle
Health is not just a desire, it is a necessity. It is a realization that dawns on us after we have been seriously ill. We often ignore its importance during periods of good health, which paves the way for unhealthy lifestyles and possible long-term ill...
How to Make Your Own AI Clone
It started as an experiment; I wanted to build a chatbot from scratch. The main goal was not so much the chatbot itself, but more to gain knowledge. Soon the idea went from an AI experiment to a project with a real goal and application. The idea came f...
DNA as a guide to prevent health problems
I had wanted to have my DNA tested for a long time to learn more about my genetic mutations and ancestry. In this way, I wanted to discover the weaknesses in my DNA profile and take preventive measures. That is why I had my DNA tested via 23andMe. I w...
Forget heaven, upload to the cloud!
Trade the idea of heaven for something much more tempting: the cloud! Imagine not having to worry about heaven or hell but instead being able to upload your brain into a unique digital world. This concept opens up a world of possibilities, where...
The research of young scientists: What do people think about genetic modification?
What do people think about genetic modification? How does society feel about it? Young researchers Anders Chau and Aarnav Anand conducted a study on the sentiment surrounding these new technologies, leading to surprising results. Read on for the findin...
Self-driving cars: a safer future?
Self-driving cars are the future. That much is clear. But to what extent are they self-driving? Should humans still intervene? And don't these cars make mistakes? We have listed the different levels of (self-driving) cars for you, together with the dis...
AI cloning: Your virtual self at work?
*Imagine a world where a digital replica of yourself efficiently and tirelessly handles all your work, freeing up your hands for more important tasks.* It isn't a sci-fi plot; it's a potential reality that could soon be part of our daily lives. The be...
Real democracy: Voting on issues instead of people
Democracy is an excellent means of giving a country direction and taking different interests into account. When I first heard about this topic as a kid, I thought, “Wow, that's amazing!” But I also had my doubts. Why can you only vote for a person...
AI is everywhere and it is also turning the radio world upside down
Developments in the field of AI are moving very quickly, also in the radio world. Then OpenAI came up with the revolutionary ChatGPT, and before you knew it there was the DJ, replaced by a friendly AI voice. And the first Dutchman to follow this trend...
Can we fight crime without punishing?
Today's newspaper reported on a crypto fraudster, Sam Bankman-Fried, who will spend 25 years in prison. Once again someone who is convicted with today's standards and the imposition of high sentences. The result of a trial is punishment with money, yea...
EDOF: Microscopic photography with sharp images
Wow, I often see microscope close-up images on my timeline with amazing sharpness. How is this possible? If I want to do that with my microscope, I only get a limited depth of field. The trick is in the Extended Depth-Of-Focus or EDOF technology. Yo...
Meet ChatGPT, today's homework robot
The world of technology is constantly evolving and its impact can be felt in the classroom. The introduction of ChatGPT changes the way students learn. ChatGPT is a conversation-based AI platform that provides students with a natural, interactive learn...
A new look at the world's current problems
Improving the world is a big task, but with a small contribution we can make a big difference. *There are many problems in the world that pose us a major challenge*. Just think of climate change, food security, energy sources, water quality, health, po...
David Ishee's incredible journey from Mississippi to the world
David Ishee is a dog breeder originally from Mississippi who first came into the spotlight in 2016 when he decided to biohack Mastiff puppies to make them glow in the dark. *In 2019, he was one of the leads in a Netflix documentary, “Unnatural Select...
Improving the lives of people with disabilities
Dicky, my great-aunt I was named after (my nickname is Dick), was confined to a wheelchair most of her life. At the age of 18, she was diagnosed with polio. As a child, we, together with my parents, visited her regularly. She lived in De Ark, a residen...