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To find out how two bacterial strains can co-exist close to each other, researchers cultivated bacteria on petri dishes. They used pairs of E. coli strains extracted from the guts of a giraffe, leopar, monkey and a human being. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Science 27 februari 2020 door Tomas van Dijk @tomasvd

TU Delft and US scientists discover ‘hallmark of coexistence’

Universities in the north of Italy are now closed due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The same could happen here should the virus spread to the Netherlands.

Campus 26 februari 2020 door HOP

Dutch higher education prepares for coronavirus

Oil production in the Permian Basin in Texas. (Photo: Flickr)

Science 26 februari 2020 door Tomas van Dijk @tomasvd

Finding methane leaks

Every year inspection engineers check bridges for corrosion or cracks. But a visual inspection takes up a lot of time. Is there a more efficient way of doing it?

Science 25 februari 2020 door TU Delft TV

Breaking bridges to understand them better

Postdocs at Dutch universities struggle with uncertain career prospects, stress and depression. Alarmed researchers argue for better guidance and real job profiles.

Education 24 februari 2020 door HOP

'Raise the visibility of postdoctoral researchers'

The world’s largest glacier, the Antarctic’s Pine Island Glacier, spawned an iceberg of over 300 square km – twice the size of Amsterdam - that very quickly shattered into pieces.

Science 24 februari 2020 door Tomas van Dijk @tomasvd

Delft researchers investigate cracks in the Pine Island Glacier

master’s student Jaime Ascencio

Campus 24 februari 2020 door Heather Montague

‘I’ve always been passionate about marine life’

Tougher regulations are forcing maritime operators to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Two PhD studies into wind-assisted propulsion show double-digit fuel savings.

Science 21 februari 2020 door Jos Wassink

Will sails of steel make ships more sustainable?

As healthcare becomes increasingly complex, Professor Heike Vallery strives for simpler and lighter systems for learning to walk again.

Science 21 februari 2020 door Sija van den Beukel

Walking is a constant battle against gravity

Should you worry about the new 5G network’s privacy and security? Delta discussed this issue with Professor of Cyber Security Michel van Eeten.

Science 20 februari 2020 door Sija van den Beukel

5G: Who is reading over your shoulder?