The latest from c2w international
Open Competition ENW-M grants awarded
The ‘creative’ ENW-M grants have been awarded once again, this time to 21 researchers looking to develop scientific innovations and ‘risky’ ideas. Among the recipients are members of the KNCV and NVBMB, who are highlighted here.
SN2 vs. E2: Competition Clarified
For organic chemists (in training), the question of how to determine whether a chemical reaction follows the SN2 or E2 route is timeless. A group in Amsterdam summarized its 25 years of research in Chemistry: A European Journal, offering concrete, simple concepts to overcome this dilemma.
Science communication: your pathway to broader impact
Isabelle Kohler shares why science communication – in whatever format works best – might be one of the most rewarding parts of any professional journey.
Exploring Academia with Isabelle
Science communication: your pathway to broader impact
When your PhD becomes your identity
Cutting language support is cutting the future of the Dutch research landscape
Is there a real-world gap in PhD training?
Women in science: still invisible, even in space
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Sweet victory: sugar molecule disrupts bacterial cell wall
Researchers in Groningen have synthesised a variant of a sugar molecule that is incorporated in the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria. However, as reported in JACS Au, they did not achieve the desired effect.
ERC Advanced Grants 2024 awarded
This year, a total of €721 million will be awarded to 281 European scientists through prestigious ERC Advanced Grants. This is an increase of €69 million and 26 scientists on last year’s figures. Two members of the KNCV and one member of the KVCV have been awarded a grant.
Peptide-like oligomers with much more information
Researchers from Wageningen have synthesised peptide-like oligomers for which the chirality of each monomer can be determined. They write in Nature Synthesis that there is huge potential for information storage.
Nutritional Needles
Although pest control is important for agriculture, it can also create environmental problems. Micro-needles can offer a way to apply pesticides and nutrients more precisely.
How to: Precision Fermentation
In the Netherlands, big steps are already taken in terms of the protein transition and precision fermentation. However, education is needed to ensure these major developments can continue. The English courses offered by Wageningen University & Research are a good start. ‘Training people to lead the field is important.’
Opium Act
Sjoerd Rijpkema recognises the merits of amending the Opium Act, but believes that this is only one side of the coin.
The hydrogen economy is a fleeting fairy tale
According to scientists at the University of Amsterdam, simple calculations show that the idea of a hydrogen economy emerging in the 21st century is completely unrealistic. They wrote about this in Green Chemistry.
Puzzles make chemistry tangible (and fun)
By incorporating game-based learning in his courses, Michael Lerch provides his students with a new perspective on chemistry. ‘Turning complex concepts into something hands-on and fun like a puzzle, helps them to really understand the material.’
Engineered sampling systems ensure perfect product protection
Developing a fit-for-purpose bioprocess film
Pioneering Sensor Technology Helps Solve Biopharma Challenges
Cytiva launches first formulation system to enable end-to-end clinical and commercial manufacturing of lipid nanoparticle medicines
HOF Freeze-Thaw Unit Pharma – Next Generation
Single-Use Technology in Biopharma: Advancing Process Efficiency with Hamilton’s Innovative Range of Single-Use Sensors
Increasing process efficiency with X-platform bioreactors by Cytiva
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Photo Chemistry
Gripping the green
Nasty nematodes
Stress-resistant algae
Stem cell switch
S(tea)ping against metals
Protective bubbles
Tiny tin
Well marinated
Soft, lightweight and biocompatible
Turbocharger for photosynthesis
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English videos in which scientists explain their research in about a minute!
