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Understanding noise – from quantum fluctuations to climate models

Mark Veraar researches mathematical models to reduce the disruptive influence of noise on all kinds of processes.

Reading time: 4 min

In the mood for mud

As a biologist and soil scientist Julia Gebert often finds herself getting her hands dirty. With mud, that is. In the past two years she has many times boarded a small boat to cruise among the huge container ships in the port of Hamburg while collecting mud samples.

reading time: 5 min

Alive and Kicking: designing with living materials

Imagine a future in which our materials can morph. Your crisp white cotton shirt has been replaced by a living textile that purifies the air around you. As you settle down on the sofa to enjoy some wine, the glass bottle of yesteryear has been superseded by a tactile mycelium packaging which you can peel off to pour. And no need to switch on the light: bioluminescent organisms in your lamp set to work as light levels dropped, creating a warm evening glow.

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This is how digital voice assistants influence your life

Voice assistants, like Alexa or Google Home are taking over households, in the USA anyway, where one in four households owns at least one device. These assistants that promise to make your life so much easier seem harmless, but are they really? TU Delft researcher Olya Kudina is not so sure: ‘They do impact our lives and not only in a good way.’

reading time: 6 min

Present ventilation guidelines insufficient in the fight against the coronavirus

Small respiratory droplets in the air play a role in the spread of the coronavirus, making good ventilation vital. In her SenseLab, Professor Philomena Bluyssen is conducting research into aerosols in the indoor environment and how we can best defend ourselves against them.

Using persuasive games to improve work atmosphere

Cultural diversity and a mixture of people with different specialisations in a workplace can boost creativity and effectiveness. It can also lead to misunderstandings, stereotyping and misconception. TU Delft researcher Rens Kortmann studies what persuasive games can do to change that.

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Delft model protects wind turbines from risks posed by sea ice

Researcher Hayo Hendrikse (CEG) has developed a new model that gives accurate calculations of the effects of sea ice on offshore structures, such as wind turbines and oil and gas platforms. It turns out that ice causes less wear and tear in these structures than was previously assumed. Thanks to a successful partnership with Siemens Gamesa, Hendrikse's model is now being used in the construction of new offshore wind farms.

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Urban Ecology: the increasing importance of nature in the city

‘Urban Ecology can have a positive influence in many other areas in addition to biodiversity, such as climate adaptation, health, water and energy consumption and circularity’, according to Nico Tillie, who, together with 26 students, looked at how the forces of nature could be given more room on TU Delft Campus. The coronavirus wasn’t much of a help though.

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Using science to unlock the secrets of cybercrime

With everyone spending so much time online during the coronavirus crisis, cybercrime has also been on the rise. Criminals are attempting to take advantage of these unsettled times. But not if scientist Rolf van Wegberg and Master's student Jochem van de Laarschot have their way. They are working with the FIOD (Fiscal Information and Investigation Service) to help combat cybercrime.

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Physics course eases the transition to university for secondary school students

Starting 3 August, prospective students can take an online course to refresh their knowledge of Physics or catch up on Physics. First-year engineering students often find Physics a really difficult subject as the approach to university Physics is more abstract and mathematical than they are used to. This course gives them the opportunity to get acquainted with the academic approach in a pleasant and accessible manner. The course is provided by TU Delft, but prospective students of engineering degree programmes at other universities are also welcome. Free of charge Pre-University Physics comprises three modules: mechanics, electricity &magnetism, and waves. The subjects correspond with pre-university secondary school Physics, but are presented in a more formal manner. What’s more, the prospective students learn how to use this material to solve technical problems. After taking this course, the students are well prepared for their degree programme. The course is free of charge, spans four weeks and can be followed entirely online, representing a weekly time investment of three to five hours. Every week, a new module is made available, after which the students work on the modules at a pace they themselves determine. The language of instruction is English. Mathematics TU Delft has been providing the online Pre-University Calculus course for prospective students since 2014 too. Both Physics and Mathematics are indispensable for many degree programmes. For more information and to enroll, please see https://www.tudelft.nl/en/student/education/welcome-new-student/pre-university-physics/

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