New approach to liver cancer treatment
Health - Apr 22
Health

Study into combining microbubbles and radioactive microspheres for more accuracy and effectiveness . Primary liver tumors are among the most common cancers worldwide. Unfortunately, only 10-20% of patients can undergo potentially curative treatments like surgery or transplantation. For most patients, the options are palliative treatments, such as radioembolization (RE).

Life Sciences - Apr 9

Parents influence their children's biology more than previously thought

Parental genetic traits linked to changes in children's DNA methylation A new study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry , shows that parents' genetic traits-especially those of mothers-can influence how their

Astronomy & Space - Apr 4

Astronomers finally discover double white dwarf set to explode into supernova

A small international team of astronomers including Silvia Toonen (UvA) and Gijs Nelemans (Radboud University) has discovered two white dwarf stars orbiting each other that will merge and explode into a type Ia supernova.

Physics - Apr 3

Invention from Twente brings quantum computer closer

An invention from Twente improves the quality of light particles (photons) to such an extent that building quantum computers based on light becomes cheaper and more practical. The researchers published

Health - Apr 3

Revealing capillaries and cells in living organs with ultrasound
Health

While medical centres use ultrasound daily, so far this technology is not capable of observing body tissues at the scale of cells. Physicists from TU Delft have developed a microscopy technique based on ultrasound to reveal capillaries and cells across living organs-something that wasn't possible before. The research is now published in Science .

Environment - Mar 24

How zombie fires survive the winter

Wildfires can smolder in tree boles and roots all winter long. This is evident from new research in Nature Ecology & Evolution. It was previously known that forest fires in boreal regions can survive the winter by smoldering in peaty soils: so-called 'zombie fires'.

Physics - Apr 8

Redefining fluid control in microfluidics with magnetic artificial cilia

Tongsheng Wang defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Mechanical Engineering on April 8th. What if the next big breakthrough in biotechnology was inspired not by machines-but by microscopic hairs?

Environment - Apr 3

Human impact on biodiversity greater than thought

Missing species show human impact on biodiversity greater than thought. A new global study, published yesterday in Nature , shows that in human-disturbed regions, many native plant species are missing from places where they could grow.

Health - Apr 3

Two see more than one - improved imaging with multiple ultrasound transducers
Health

Research by TU/e, the Catharina Ziekenhuis, and Philips shows that the image quality of ultrasound improves with two ultrasound transducers.

Psychology - Mar 31

Gender differences in barriers to seeking help for addiction

Cognitive neuroscientist Anne Marije Kaag has investigated various obstacles faced by cisgender men, cisgender women, and transgender individuals when seeking help for addiction.

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Health - Pharmacology - 22.04.2025
New approach to liver cancer treatment
New approach to liver cancer treatment
Study into combining microbubbles and radioactive microspheres for more accuracy and effectiveness  Primary liver tumors are among the most common cancers worldwide. Unfortunately, only 10-20% of patients can undergo potentially curative treatments like surgery or transplantation. For most patients, the options are palliative treatments, such as radioembolization (RE).

Life Sciences - Health - 09.04.2025
Parents influence their children's biology more than previously thought
Parental genetic traits linked to changes in children's DNA methylation A new study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry , shows that parents' genetic traits-especially those of mothers-can influence how their children's DNA is expressed, even when those traits are not directly inherited.

Physics - Life Sciences - 08.04.2025
Redefining fluid control in microfluidics with magnetic artificial cilia
Tongsheng Wang defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Mechanical Engineering on April 8th. What if the next big breakthrough in biotechnology was inspired not by machines-but by microscopic hairs? Deep within the intricate world of microfluidics, where tiny volumes of fluid are manipulated with extreme precision, a new player is emerging: programmable magnetic artificial cilia.

Astronomy / Space - 04.04.2025
Astronomers finally discover double white dwarf set to explode into supernova
A small international team of astronomers including Silvia Toonen (UvA) and Gijs Nelemans (Radboud University) has discovered two white dwarf stars orbiting each other that will merge and explode into a type Ia supernova. This missing link of astronomy has long been predicted and has finally been found.

Environment - 03.04.2025
Human impact on biodiversity greater than thought
Missing species show human impact on biodiversity greater than thought A new global study, published yesterday in Nature , shows that in human-disturbed regions, many native plant species are missing from places where they could grow. Traditional methods of measuring biodiversity-such as simply counting species present-do not give a complete picture.

Physics - Innovation - 03.04.2025
Invention from Twente brings quantum computer closer
An invention from Twente improves the quality of light particles (photons) to such an extent that building quantum computers based on light becomes cheaper and more practical. The researchers published their research in the scientific journal Physical Review Applied. "This technology is an essential part of any future photonic quantum computer." Quantum computers are at a tipping point: tech giants and governments are investing billions, but there are two fundamental obstacles: the quantity of qubits and the quality of these qubits.

Health - 03.04.2025
Two see more than one - improved imaging with multiple ultrasound transducers
Two see more than one - improved imaging with multiple ultrasound transducers
Research by TU/e, the Catharina Ziekenhuis, and Philips shows that the image quality of ultrasound improves with two ultrasound transducers. Vera van Hal defended her PhD thesis cum laude at the Department of Biomedical Engineering on 1 April 2025. For the diagnosis of disorders and the monitoring of patients, healthcare providers need to be able to look not only at a patient but also inside the body of a patient.

Health - Life Sciences - 03.04.2025
Revealing capillaries and cells in living organs with ultrasound
Revealing capillaries and cells in living organs with ultrasound
While medical centres use ultrasound daily, so far this technology is not capable of observing body tissues at the scale of cells. Physicists from TU Delft have developed a microscopy technique based on ultrasound to reveal capillaries and cells across living organs-something that wasn't possible before.

Psychology - 31.03.2025
Gender differences in barriers to seeking help for addiction
Cognitive neuroscientist Anne Marije Kaag has investigated various obstacles faced by cisgender men, cisgender women, and transgender individuals when seeking help for addiction. The research shows that women primarily experience shame, while transgender individuals often feel distrust towards healthcare services.

Environment - 24.03.2025
How zombie fires survive the winter
Wildfires can smolder in tree boles and roots all winter long. This is evident from new research in Nature Ecology & Evolution. It was previously known that forest fires in boreal regions can survive the winter by smoldering in peaty soils: so-called 'zombie fires'. But a group of scientists from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, among others, discovered that fires can also overwinter by smoldering in tree boles and roots.

Astronomy / Space - Physics - 24.03.2025
TU Delft and Brown University pioneer technology for next-generation lightsails in space exploration
TU Delft and Brown University pioneer technology for next-generation lightsails in space exploration
Researchers at TU Delft and Brown University have developed scalable nanotechnology-based lightsails that could support future advances in space exploration and experimental physics. Their research, published in Nature Communications , introduces new materials and production methods to create the thinnest large-scale reflectors ever made.

Health - Pharmacology - 20.03.2025
New 'molecular glue' helps against damage caused by type 2 diabetes
New ’molecular glue’ helps against damage caused by type 2 diabetes
TU/e scientists collaborate on a method to protect insulin-producing cells. Scientists at Eindhoven University of Technology, among others, have developed a promising method to protect the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin - the beta cells - from damage related to type 2 diabetes. This method was recently published in the journal Nature Communications.

Environment - 14.03.2025
Measuring nitrogen in nature
Measuring nitrogen in nature
Nitrogen is a colorless odorless gas in the air. Although nitrogen by itself is not a problem for humans and the environment, it can combine with other elements, such as oxygen and hydrogen. This creates nitrogen oxides and ammonia, which can be harmful. These nitrogen compounds from agriculture, traffic and industry end up in the air and eventually settle on the ground.

Physics - Innovation - 13.03.2025
Spinning, twisted light could power next-generation electronics
Spinning, twisted light could power next-generation electronics
Researchers have advanced a decades-old challenge in the field of organic semiconductors, opening new possibilities for the future of electronics. The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge and the Eindhoven University of Technology, have created an organic semiconductor that forces electrons to move in a spiral pattern, which could improve the efficiency of OLED displays in television and smartphone screens, or power next-generation computing technologies such as spintronics and quantum computing.

Physics - Materials Science - 12.03.2025
Decoding material phase transitions with nanodrums
Decoding material phase transitions with nanodrums
When water freezes into ice or boils into vapour, its properties change dramatically at specific temperatures. These so-called phase transitions are fundamental to understanding materials. But how do such transitions behave in nanomaterials? In Nature Communications , a team of scientists led by TU Delft presents new insights into the complex nature of phase transitions in magnetic nanomaterials.

Computer Science - Physics - 12.03.2025
First Operating System for Quantum Networks
First Operating System for Quantum Networks
Breakthrough achievement paves the way for practical quantum internet applications Delft, The Netherlands: Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA) researchers at TU Delft, QuTech, University of Innsbruck, INRIA and CNRS recently announced the creation of the first operating system designed for quantum networks: QNodeOS.

Computer Science - Physics - 11.03.2025
Programming light for next generation communication systems
Programming light for next generation communication systems
Researchers at the University of Twente, in collaboration with the City University of Hong Kong, have designed a cutting-edge programmable photonic chip in a thin-film lithium niobate platform, an important material in photonics. Published in Nature Communications, this work paves the way for next-generation high-performance radar and communication applications.

Life Sciences - Health - 11.03.2025
New insights into brain aging
VU biological psychologists have made a significant discovery about brain aging. Their research shows that aging processes in the brain are linked to aging in the blood. Moreover, environmental factors play a major role in this process. This opens up new possibilities for the prevention and early detection of age-related brain disorders.

Physics - Electroengineering - 03.03.2025
When thin becomes thinner
When thin becomes thinner
If you start with a two-dimensional ribbon and make it narrower and narrower, when does it stop being a ribbon and start being a one-dimensional line? Scientists from Utrecht University and the University of Twente made one-atom-thick ultrathin nanoribbons consisting of germanium atoms. They have shown that this system exhibits amazing properties that can be useful, for example, in quantum computing.

Forensic Science - 27.02.2025
Better armed with science in the fight against youth weapon possession
Based on police data, NOS News reported in March 2020 that the number of underage suspects involved in stabbing incidents had risen sharply nationwide. To counter this trend, a broad network of administrators, professionals, and representatives from the Ministry of Justice and Security have been working on the Action Plan on Weapons and Youth.
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