Tomatoes that grow without a plant may sound like science fiction. Yet the idea could profoundly transform our food production, making it more sustainable and resilient. Researchers present their vision of this future today in the journal Trends in Biotechnology.
22 researchers from Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ, ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ Medical Center Utrecht, and Princess Máxima Center have each been awarded a Vidi grant worth up to €850,000.
Predicting whether a child is experiencing internalising or externalising problems based on a video. Niilo Valtakari is working on this: "My research shows how machine learning combined with psychology can provide new insights into behaviour."
Dirksen applies mathematical methods to tackle concrete problems. A central question in his research is how to reduce massive amounts of data into something workable, without losing essential information.
Microbiologist Han Wösten has been awarded the prestigious Huibregtsen Prize 2025. The prize recognises Wösten's innovative and fundamental research into new sustainable materials from fungi-based compounds.
Joint Open & FAIR Walk-in Hours of RDM Support on Monday 27 October, from 15:00 to 17:00 for face-to-face advice about all kinds of questions related to research data and/or software.
LPL is hosting a soldering workshop open to all levels. The theme of the workshop is Halloween, as you'll be leaving with a small, festive ornament that you assembled yourselves.
Are you a researcher focused on children or youth, and do you have an interdisciplinary idea you would like to develop with societal partners? Join the Booster Borrel. You might even receive one of the booster grants, awarded through an on-the-spot lottery.
