Tiny dancers: Scientists synchronise bacterial motion

Life Sciences

Researchers at TU Delft have discovered that E. coli bacteria can synchronise their movements, creating order in seemingly random biological systems. By trapping individual bacteria in micro-engineered circular cavities and coupling these cavities through narrow channels, the team observed coordinated bacterial motion. Their findings, which have potential applications in engineering controllable biological oscillator networks, were recently published in Small .

Psychology - Dec 3

Informal care givers experience an exceptionally low quality of life

A new study from Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management sheds light on the significant burdens faced by informal caregivers of individuals with mental health disorders. Published in Health Psychology Open , the research reveals that many caregivers experience an exceptionally low quality of life, with considerable impacts on their mental, physical, and financial well-being.

Physics - Nov 28

Playing with light and symmetry

Physics

In a recent study at the University of Twente, researchers discovered a way to scatter light in a special, symmetrical way using nanotechnology.

Mountain shape determines risk of landslides in earthquakes

Earth Sciences

In mountainous areas, earthquakes can sometimes be amplified by the shape of the landscape. Research by the University of Twente shows that further from the epicentre, the shape of the terrain's topography increases the risk of landslides. Closer to the epicentre, it is mainly the strength of the earthquake itself.

Innovation - Nov 27

Battery-free sensor brace unveils crucial health data via smartphone

The human mouth holds a wealth of information about overall health. From body temperature to head and jaw movements during sleep, this data can be essential for understanding health conditions and dental issues.

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