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🎙️ A brand new Pioneering Tech Podcast just dropped! And it's all about keeping dry feet. In this edition, Anic van Damme visits the field lab Flood Proof Holland and meets up with bart vonk (Rijkswaterstaat), professor Bas Jonkman (TU Delft | Civil Engineering and Geosciences) and Dirk Bon (Mobiele Dijken Nederland BV). Together, they discuss how to develop robust flood defence systems, that are both innovative and can be implemented quickly. 💧 Listen to the newest episode here: https://edu.nl/jtcug #pioneeringtech #podcast #mobieledijken #floodproofholland #mobilefloodprotection #technology #research #science

🔬 Examining tissues, cells, and proteins under a microscope helps us prevent and combat diseases. To study this, we need to precisely determine the dimensions of the biological structure. However, a biological sample may appear flatter under the light microscope than it actually is. 🧫 Researchers at TU Delft have now demonstrated for the first time that this distortion is not constant, contrary to what many scientists have assumed for decades. The breakthrough, published in Optica, confirms a prediction by Nobel laureate Stefan Hell from the 90s. With an online calculation tool and software, every researcher can now determine the correct depth of a biological sample. 👉 https://edu.nl/kb76u #research #technology #microscopy #health #clinical #optics #problemsolved 

🌍 What Mars Teaches Us About Earth's Climate Crisis Planetary science offers unique insights—not just into the universe, but into our own planet's future. Mars, a world of extremes, once harbored rivers and lakes. Now, it's a dry desert. What went wrong? "If we examine how Mars' climate changed over time, the urgency of Earth's climate crisis becomes evident. Humanity has unmistakably influenced Earth's atmosphere," Sebastiaan de Vet, planetary scientist at TU Delft. “We should at the very least not put our trust in a technological breakthrough and hope that we can divert to another planet. We simply do not have time for that. We should focus on climate adaptation and mitigation.” 👉 Read more about it here: https://edu.nl/amx46 #EarthDay #university #research #science #technology #climate

How we manage water could define the future of entire regions. Meet Edo Abraham; he is leading the ambitious EPIC Africa project. Through meticulous data collection, innovative mathematical models, and enhanced cooperation across borders and sectors, this project aims to refine water and energy system planning across Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Kenya. 👉 Read more here: https://edu.nl/8jrdv #EarthDay #university #research #water #science TU Delft | Global Initiative

🌍 Facing the Climate Crisis? Here's How We're Changing the Game at TU Delft! It’s no secret that our planet is at a tipping point. Climate change, diminishing resources, and questions of livability dominate headlines and our minds. At TU Delft, we’re not just talking about sustainability. We’re embedding it into everything we do. Our engineers, planners, and designers are at the forefront, driving real change with innovative solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges. 🎯 Our Mission? Carbon-neutral, climate-adaptive, and circular by 2030. We're enhancing life quality and biodiversity right here on our campus, proving that institutions can lead by example. 👉 Discover the impactful strategies we’re employing to foster a sustainable world: https://edu.nl/uxfew #EarthDay #technology #campus #Delft

🏡 When talking about the housing crisis, it's easy to overlook the voices of older adults. Yet, they hold the key to understanding the true needs of a significant segment of our society. During his MSc thesis, Gijs van Duren chose to dig deeper. He realized that while it's commonly suggested that elderly individuals should relocate, their perspectives are seldom considered. "Why aren't we asking them directly?" 📊 Utilizing data from the extensive Woononderzoek Nederland survey, Gijs focused on the 55-74 age group. His findings were surprising — despite living in homes that are larger than needed, 70% of respondents had no plans to move within the next five years. "Why this reluctance?" Gijs pondered. He decided to go directly to the source, gathering insights through interviews. The answer was clear: a lack of suitable housing options that truly meet their desires and needs. What do they want? Those aged 55-65 prefer spacious homes in rural settings, while those 65-75 lean towards single-floor flats in urban areas near amenities. 🛠️ To address this, Gijs suggests tailored housing solutions and proactive engagement from municipalities. For instance, dedicated "senior estate agents" could help connect this demographic with suitable living options. 💡 "Solving this isn't just about building new homes. It's about listening and responding to the nuanced needs of our aging population," Gijs concludes. 👉 Read more here: https://edu.nl/7e8fh #university #research #housing

Proud to collaborate with Fujitsu for the next generation of fault-tolerant quantum computers! Next step of the project, led by Matthias Möller: advance quantum computational fluid dynamics, focusing on developing quantum algorithms for aerodynamic design optimization. With this project we target complex simulations, and want to surpass traditional methods like our own current supercomputer DelftBlue. 👉 Read more about it here: https://edu.nl/mv6ke #university #quantum #algorithms #engineering #technology #science #research

On Wednesday, scientists from the university gave guest lectures at primary schools across the city during "Meet the professor Delft". The pupils were introduced to AI, quantum computers, building dykes, concrete and self-driving cars. Mayor Marja van Bijsterveldt kicked off the event at Delft city hall. "It is a feast for the city these guest lessons with which we reach almost 900 (!) children this year. We are proud of our TU. It's great to see that more and more female professors and teachers are participating, they are an important example for girls." Visiting these schools demonstrated why these rolemodels are so important. Students at the Maurice Maeterlinck school wondered where the professor was, when university lecturer Geertje Slingerland entered. "I hope I was able to inspire them, by being a role model and showing that anyone can study," Slingerland indicated.

The Media Outreach Training for young researchers in the field of Climate & Energy, organised by TU Delft | The Hague and KlimaatHelpdesk, was a big success!   Participants had the opportunity to learn more on how they can effectively communicate about their research in an understandable way for the public, since as researchers, they are asked often to present their research results through media.   Thank you all for your participation and big thanks to the trainers for sharing your valuable tips, knowledge, and experience! #university #climate #research

🌳 Redesigning the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft courtyard into urban climate grove 🌳 Greening the campus plays an important role in TU Delft's goal to operate entirely sustainably by 2030. The university is greening buildings and outdoor spaces and improving the quality of existing green spaces. One of these spaces is the courtyard at the faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment. It will be redesigned as an urban climate grove in the form of a tree-rich 'wadi' (Arabic for riverbed). After its metamorphosis, the courtyard will not only be a nicer place to stay; it will also provide space for new research.The greening locations on campus were specifically chosen for their function as key ecological linking zones, or as areas where cooling and shade are needed to make the campus more resilient to future challenges. Work will start on Monday 29 April and continue until mid-July. Minor preparatory work will take place on Friday 26 April. The idea is to minimise disruption from the work as much as possible, taking into account lectures and exams. #university #climate #campus #architecture