Why are we afraid of clowns?
The psychology behind the horror-clown: Clowns are there to make us laugh but lend themselves well to a terrifying Halloween. Where does this contradiction come from?
Maartje Koot
Taking the bait on social media
The Internet is packed with content aimed at grabbing your attention, because attention is the internet’s currency. You may have noticed that posts that provoke negative reactions often generate a lot of engagement on social media. I try to figure out why.
Marriage mishaps: the shaky science of married at first sight
Singles who don’t know each other are matched based on scientific research. Let’s take a closer look at this hobby horse of Married at First Sight.
Brain basics: How the basic senses work in a nutshell
We perceive the world with our senses. Read here how our basic senses work.
How regularly changing diapers can give dads a “parenting brain”
Father’s Day: What makes somebody a father? Frequently performing caregiving tasks can change your brain in a way that helps you to be a good parent to your child.
ChatGPT: A chatbot on another level
A conversation with ChatGPT is often very similar to a conversation with a human… but one with an insane amount of knowledge. Convenient, right?