Seeing images spring to life feels like the future of Instagram. Dr Jingtang Liao demonstrated his software that creates depth in 2D images. The next step is to bring this magic into the hands of smartphone users.

Delft researchers want to investigate how salt and nutrients are transported by ocean currents and how submarine groundwater discharge affects coral reefs. They are taking part in a large research expedition across the ocean aboard the research vessel RV Pelagia, which sailed last week.

Hydrologist Professor Huub Savenije will receive the prestigious International Award at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) conference on Wednesday 13 December. The annual prize is awarded for ‘an outstanding contribution to furthering earth and space sciences and using science for the benefit of society in developing nations.’