VPRO Noorderlicht online:

Milieuramp door elektronica (25 Feb 2010)
Planktonetende zeemonsters (19 Feb 2010)
Microstaafes vangen veel licht (17 Feb 2010)
Halfslapende hersenen (8 Feb 2010)
Migrerende insecten slim als vogels (5 Feb 2010)
Rotte vis helpt fossielenonderzoek (31 Jan 2010)
Slijm ontwerpt spoorwegnet (21 Jan 2010)

 VPRO Noorderlog:

Oerslang at dinobaby's (2 March 2010)
Wie langzaam zinkt is hoffelijker (1 March 2010)
Pacemaker op longkracht (26 Feb 2010)
Genoom Desmond Tutu in kaart gebracht (19 Feb 2010)
Energiezuinig wandelen (12 Feb 2010)
Snellere transistor van grafeen (4 Feb 2010)
Bomen groeien harder door broeikaseffect (1 Feb 2010)
Virtueel immuunsysteem (27 Jan 2010)
Blootsvoets is beter (27 Jan 2010)
Jas laadt mobiel op (25 Feb 2010)
Tandartsboor straks museumstuk? (20 Jan 2010)
More recent articles available at Wetenschap24.nl!
De strijd om de laatste merken - feature article about the sell-out of car companies as a result of the financial crisis and the decline in car brands. Published in the Dutch technology paper De Technologiekrant, 2009.

Over de Grens - regular feature about Dutch engineers living abroad. Published in the Dutch technology paper De Technologiekrant, 2009. 
Het Dossier: Open Source Car - feature article on open source car design projects and the possibilities of the open source car of the future. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 2, 2009. 
In the Future: Electric Dreams - feature article about the future of electric cars. Published in in-flight magazine Morning Calm (Korean Air), February 2009.

In the Future: The Power to Move - feature article about the future of public transportation. Published in in-flight magazine Morning Calm (Korean Air), October 2008.

Het Dossier: Slimbouwen - feature article on developments in 'smart building'. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 7, 2008 and in Dutch magazine Explore, issue 6, 2008.
Eco-visualization in Car Design - feature article on how the environmental impact of individual cars is reflected by their design. Published in Dutch art & design magazine TAG MAG, issue 05, 2008 and in Dutch magazine Explore, issue 3, 2008.
Future of the Urban Transport (September 30, 2007)
Cool Amphibious Vehicles (September 27, 2007)
Future Tech Review, Part 2 (September 18, 2007)
Future Tech Review (September 7, 2007)
"Tatra" Car & Other Aerodynamic Marvels (June 21, 2007)
Het Dossier: Vrachtwagens - Feature article on truck safety and technological systems to avoid accidents. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 5, 2007 and in Dutch magazine Explore, issue 5, 2007.
VIEW SOURCE - Four full-page photo spreads showing x-rays of a microwave oven, cell-phone, laptop computer, and the AIBO (Artificial Intelligence Robot), explaining about the materials used in these products and where they come from. Published in Dutch magazine Bright, issue 14, 2007.
GROUND CONTROL - Two-page photo spread showcasing the Digital Media Centre (DMC) of ChelloMedia in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Published in Dutch magazine Bright, issue 12, 2006.
BRIGHT CONCEPT CAR - Article showcasing 28 innovations for the ideal concept car according to Bright magazine. Published in Dutch magazine Bright, issue 12, 2006.
PAARDENKRACHTEN - Four one-page photo spreads showcasing some of the fastests vehicles in the world, including the Bugatti Veyron, MLX01 (MagLev Experimental 01), Hyperplane and Rocket Roadster. Published in Dutch magazine Bright, issue 12, 2006.
INFO MOBIELTJES - Article on the features and their usefulness of the latest mobile phones. Published in Dutch magazine Plus Woman, issue 1, 2006.
STOEL EN MUIS ALS THERAPEUT - Article about ergonomic design of computer equipment - including the revolutionary computer mouse 'Het Paard' which prevents and acts therapeutically for RSI and NSAH-related injuries - as well as office furniture. Publication in Dutch magazine Items, issue 6, 2006.
SEATS IN THE CITY - Article about urban transport, exploring new public transport concepts, which are more capable of competing with the car by offering quicker, and in some case, individualised transportation, as well as introducing a new range of personal city vehicles. The text of the article is based on the book Future Tech - Innovations in Transportation. Published in British magazine newdesign, issue 44, 2006.
M-ROMP SNIJDT DOOR HET WATER - Feature article about the M-Hull Technology and its application on the M80 Stiletto. Published in Dutch maritime magazine Maritiem Nederland, issue 7, 2006.
DE SENSATIE VAN LICHT, LUCHT EN RUIMTE - Article on panoramic car roofs by Dutch company Inalfa Roof Systems. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 10/11, 2006.
DE AUTO VAN DE TOEKOMST - Feature article on car design of the future, concentrating on issues such as aerodynamics, safety features, use of materials and drive-by-wire. The text of the article is based on the book Future Tech - Innovations in Transportation. Published in Dutch magazine Explore, issue 5, 2006.
BLOB DESIGN - Feature article on how architects and engineers cooperate in order to realize completely new architectural designs, with the emphasis on the complex, free formed as well as random designs of BLOB architecture. Published in Dutch magazine Explore, issue 3/4, 2006.
ACHTBANEN STEEDS EXTREMER - Feature article on the technological innovation of roller coasters, which are becoming ever more extreme, higher and faster. A research into the technological and human limits. With additional column 'De Kick van Gevaar' by drs. Inge Schilperoord. Published in Dutch magazine Explore, issue 2, 2006.
HET ONTWERP - Regular column in which innovative new product design, concepts and technological innovations are discussed. Published in every issue of Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, since issue 7, 2001 to issue 17, 2006.
HOW DO THEY DO IT? - Review of this new television documentary series by Discovery Channel. Published in Dutch magazine Techno!, issue 3, 2006.
HET OCTROOI - Regular column in which a technological problem is discussed, based on patent publications. Subjects discussed vary from clean water supplies for the Third World to preventing tipping over of trucks. Published in dozens of issues of Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, since issue 4, 2003 to issue 17, 2006.
FIJN STOF ACHTER DE ROETWOLKEN - Feature article on the emission of very fine soot particles from diesel engines and the engine innovations to tackle this problem. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 2, 2006.
EYEOPENER - Short article about the techniques used for eye lasering. Published in Dutch magazine Bright, issue 07, 2005.
ROBOTHELIKOPTER - Feature article about a small robot helicopter from the Dutch company Delft Dynamics. Published in Dutch maritime magazine Maritiem Nederland, issue 2, 2006.
HIGH-TECH SUPERJACHT - Feature article about the hi-tech superyacht Wallypower 118. Published in Dutch maritime magazine Maritiem Nederland, issue 8, 2005.
EXKLUSIV: WIE DER VW KÄFER WIRKLICH ENTSTAND - Feature article on the history of the Volkswagen Beetle, concentrating on the unknown story of the Jewish engineer Joseph Ganz, who promoted the Volkswagen concept through his magazine Motor-Kritik and built a number of cars along similar lines as the later Volkswagen Beetle. Published in German magazine Technology Review, November 2005.
TOEKOMST FLITSEN - Interview with futurologists Rudolf and Robbert Das, regarding their new book Toekomst Flitsen - visies op onze waterplaneet. Published in Dutch magazine De Kleine Aarde, Winter issue, 2005.
ALKMAARDER AAN DE WIEG 'MODERNE' ONDERZEEËR - Feature article about the first operational submarine, built by the Dutch inventor Cornelis Drebbel in 1620. Published in Dutch maritime magazine Maritiem Nederland, issue 6, 2005.
GADGETS - Column about new and innovative products and gadgets. Published in Dutch magazine Explore, since issue 1, 2005 to issue 3/4, 2006.
BINARY LARGE OBJECTS - Five portraits of Dutch architects working on BLOB architecture. Interviews with Kas Oosterhuis from ONL, Ben van Berkel from UN Studio, Maurice Bio from Nio Architecten, Arno Pronk from TU Eindhoven and Karel Vollers from TU Delft. Published in Dutch magazine Bright, issue 03, 2005.
PRODUCT & TECHNIEK - Series of articles on new and innovative products. Published in Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad, since 21 November 2002, until 27 September 2005.
INCOMING - Series of short articles on new and innovative products. Published in Dutch magazine Bright, issue 02 and 03, 2005.
STROOM UIT STROMING -  Feature article about the Blue Concept, a tidal wave energy power plant utilizing wind mill-style generators. Published in Dutch maritime magazine Maritiem Nederland, issue 2, 2005, and the Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 4, 2005.
STOORZENDER LAAT DOLFIJNEN ACHTER HET NET VISSEN - Feature article about the Dolphin Saver, an electronic device to stop dolphins getting trapped in fishing nets. Published in Dutch maritime magazine Maritiem Nederland, issue 3, 2005.
GADGETS - Regular column about new and innovative maritime products and gadgets. Published in Dutch maritime magazine Maritiem Nederland, from issue 1, 2005 to issue 5, 2006.
VLIEGEREN IN HET GROOT - Feature article about the towing kite system from German company Skysails which can support the ship propulsion system in order to save fuel. Published in Dutch maritime magazine Maritiem Nederland, issue 2, 2005, and the Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 12/13, 2005.
HET DOSSIER: DE JOODSE VOLKSWAGEN - Feature article on the history of the Volkswagen Beetle, concentrating on the unknown story of the Jewish engineer Joseph Ganz, who promoted the Volkswagen concept through his magazine Motor-Kritik and built a number of cars along similar lines as the later Volkswagen Beetle. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 2, 2005.
UITKLAPBARE WATERKERING - Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 22/23, 2004, and in Dutch maritime magazine Maritiem Nederland, issue 5, 2005.
CASES - Series of case articles on the development of a specific product, including interviews with the designer, distributor and manufacturer. Published in Dutch design magazine Items, from issue 3 to issue 6, 2004.
AUTO'S IN CUBA - Feature article on cars and traffic in Cuba, from the 1940s/50s American classics to Russian vehicles from the Cold War period and 1980s Dutch buses (complete with Dutch destinations). Over half a century of Cuban history presented in steel and chrome. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 12/13, 2004.
DE KICK VAN BEHEERST GEVAAR - Feature article on the technological innovation of roller coasters, which are becoming ever more extreme, higher and faster. A research into the technological and human limits. Published in Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad, 4 May 2004.
HET DOSSIER: TECHNIEK IN STRIPVERHALEN - Feature article on how cartoonists use technology in their cartoons. Emphasis on Kuifje (TinTin) creator Hergé and Carl Barks' Donald Duck stories. Written in cooperation with Dutch journalist drs. Angèle Steentjes. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 9, 2004.
HET DOSSIER: ENGINEERING IN ARCHITECTUUR - Feature article on how architects and engineers cooperate in order to realize completely new architectural designs, with the emphasis on the complex, free formed as well as random designs of BLOB architecture. Interviews with Tobias Wallisser from UN Studio and Joop Paul, Hans Wiskerke and David Gilpin from Arup. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 6, 2004.
PRODUCTS - Column with short interior design product reviews. Published in international magazine FRAME, from issue 30 to issue 35, 2003
AUTO INTERIOR DESIGN - Feature article about progressions in technology, materials and design of passenger car interiors. Interviews with automotive designers Laurens van den Acker from Ford, Patrick La Charpy from Renault and José Diaz de la Vega from Volvo. Published in international magazine FRAME, issue 35, 2003 .
HET DOSSIER: VERBRANDINGSMOTOREN - Feature article about the future of the internal combustion engine for use in passenger cars, technological innovations to increase engine efficiency, and the possible competition of fuel cells. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 21, 2003.
ODE AAN DE TECHNIEK - Series of short articles for the project Ode aan de Techniek (Ode to Technology). Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, from issue 1 to issue 10, 2003.
HET DOSSIER: ACHTBANEN 'GAPEN IN DE PYTHON' - Feature article on the technological innovation of roller coasters, which are becoming ever more extreme, higher and faster. A research into the technological and human limits. With additional columns 'De Kick van Beheerst Gevaar' by drs. Inge Schilperoord, and 'Van Glijbaan tot Adrealinefabriek' by Ton van Doorn. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 12/13, 2003.
HET DOSSIER: DE ONSTEELBARE FIETS - Feature article on bicycle theft, including causes, consequences for the bicycle industry and the community, and the technological means, new products and inventions with which to prevent bicycle theft. With additional column 'Fietsdiefstal ondergeschoven kindje' by drs. Inge Schilperoord. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 4, 2003.
DE FIETS ALS VESTING - Article about the technological means, new products and inventions with which to prevent bicycle theft. Published in Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad, 3 March 2003.
TECHNIEK IN VORM: SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Article about the rapid prototyping technique Selective Laser Sintering and its possibilities for rapid manufacturing. Published in Dutch magazine Items, issue 6, 2003.
UNIEK NIEUW RIJCONCEPT - Article about the Dutch three-wheeled carving vehicle Carver One. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 2, 2003.
GROTE MILIEUBESPARING MET INTELLIGENT WASSEN - Article about the tank washing robot by the Dutch company ContratEch. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 1, 2003.
HET DOSSIER: TRANSMISSIE 'LEER SCHAKELEN AF' - Feature article on transmission systems for passenger cars, including various versions of the CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission), IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission), MTA (Manual Transmission Automated), Antonov automatic, hybrid Toyota Prius, SCRAM and all manual and automatic gearboxes. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 16, 2002.
HET DOSSIER: WONEN IN DE TOEKOMST - Feature article on living in the future. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 7, 2002.
DE EENPEDAALAUTO - Feature article on a combined gas and brake pedal. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 6, 2002, as well as in Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad, 11 November 2002..
HET DOSSIER: STOOM IS HOT! - Feature article on modern uses of steam power in cars, rockets, spaceships, generators and as a booster for jet engines. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 1, 2002.
HET DOSSIER: ROBOCAR - Feature article on the automatically driving car, including systems such as drive-by-wire, ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), Stop&Go, Urban Traffic Assistant, image recognition with video and vehicle sensors, Precrash systems, EPS (Electronic Stability Program), Combi-Road and alternative control systems. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 20, 2001.
HET DOSSIER: SNELLE SCHEPEN 'SPURTEN OVER WATER' - Feature article on fast ship design, including various monohull and multihull designs, catamaran, wavepiercing catamaran, SWATH (Small Water Plane Area Twin Hull), SLICE, HARTH (High Aspect Ratio Twin Hull), SES (Surface Effect Ship), Sidewall Hovercraft, Enlarged Ship Concept, propulsion systems and the Ekranoplan utilizing the 'wing-in-ground effect'. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 13/14, 2001.
DE TATRA, TSJECHISCH GEHEIM WAPEN 'DE TELOORGANG VAN EEN DROOMAUTO' - Feature article on the history of the revolutionary, aerodynamic cars from the Czech company Tatra, ranging from the 1934 T77 to the T87, T97, T600 Tatraplan, T603, T613 and the last, 1996, T700 model, and their engineer Hans Ledwinka. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 11, 2001.
IT'S EMOTION, STUPID! - Interview with the American industrial designer Yves Béhar from Fuseproject. Published in Dutch technology magazine De Ingenieur, issue 9, 2001.

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