Apple and Pear Cores Turned Into Chemical-Free Sweetener as an Alternative to Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar

Dutch scientists are creating a chemical-free, calorie-free sweetener made from apple and pear waste to replace sugar and artificial sweeteners.

By Blake Isbell

16 February 69 Views

Denmark Researchers Use Seaweed to Power a Car

Danish researchers say they have powered a car with a biofuel that is made from seaweed produced by a Dutch research project.

By Blake Isbell

12 January 77 Views

Coastal Dutch 'Farm' Grows Seaweed to Filter Pollution From Their Favorite Beach -And Tackle Climate Change

The Sea Farm Ijmond in the Netherlands grows seaweed to cut CO2 from the atmosphere while filtering water pollution from their favorite beach.

By Blake Isbell

15 December 61 Views

Rather Than Importing Their Food, Coastal Cities Can Build Their Own Floating Farms-Like This One

This 3-story floating farm is the first of its kind in Rotterdam-and the creators hope that it will inspire other cities to build their own.

By Tiffani Spengler

25 November 79 Views

Dutch Woman Shows Up to Surprise New Football 'Bros' After Amusing Cell Phone Mishap

A Dutch woman showed up at a tailgate party to surprise her some football 'bros' after amusing cell phone mishap ropes her into Buffalo Bills group chat.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 November 85 Views

Bike Path Inspired by Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' Opens in Netherlands

Inspired by Vincent van Gogh's work, "Starry Night," a new twinkling bike path evokes the color and light within the world-famous painting, while also connecting cultural sites important to the artist born there. The opening of the cycle path in the Dutch city of Eindhoven November 12 marked the start of an international year of festivities focused on the inspiring career of van Gogh, which ended with his 1890 death.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 November 75 Views

New Plant-Based Bottles and Cups Backed by Coca-Cola And Dannon Can Degrade in a Year

The bioplastic startup Avantium in The Netherlands has won partnerships with Coca-Cola, Dannon, and Carlsberg for innovative plant-based plastic bottles.

By Blake Isbell

24 May 61 Views

Watch Illuminated Drones Create Beating Heart to Honor Healthcare Workers in Rotterdam Sky

Studio Drift launched another spectacular drone light show—a moving 3D red heart beating in the sky over Rotterdam as a tribute to healthcare workers.

By Jeanne Goddard

17 May 79 Views

Brilliant Idea: Free Housing for Student Volunteers in Senior Home (w/ Video)

A Dutch retirement home provides rent-free housing to students who spend 30 hours a month helping the elderly residents with computer tasks, shopping and more.

By Ron Long

10 April 63 Views

Designer's Air Purifier Converts Smog Into Jewelry As it Cleans

A Dutch artist has built the world's largest portable air purifier that turns smog into jewelry while giving people a breath of fresh air.

By Jim Stout

16 September 64 Views

Metro Train Driver Saved By a Whale's Tail After Crashing Through Safety Barrier

In incredible news from the Netherlands, a train driver has been saved from injury by a sculpture named "Saved by the Whale's Tail."

By Jeanne Goddard

03 November 60 Views

Dutch Duck Posing in Photo Shoots is Instagram Hit

From an astronaut, to a chef, to a beach babe, this bird loves to get dressed up for her animal loving photographer adopted mom.

By Tiffani Spengler

29 August 60 Views

U.S. Donation Kicks Off Landmine Clearing in One of the Largest Conservation Areas in the World

APOPO will de-mine 7 million sq. meters of critical wildlife area in Zimbabwe, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Government.

By Jeanne Goddard

09 May 81 Views

Dutch Citizens are Using a "Doorbell" to Help Fish Pass Through the Canal Gate

In Holland, a doorbell for fish, a camera that alerts the lock keeper that fish are trying to get through the canal, is a world first.

By Blake Isbell

21 April 72 Views

Art Historians Discover Place Where Van Gogh Painted His Last Masterpiece

130 years ago, shortly before his suicide, Vincent van Gogh painted his final masterpiece, 'Tree Roots', in this spot.

By Jeanne Goddard

14 April 63 Views