Your second language doesn’t mind some champagne
It appears that drinking a glass of champagne does not impair your pronunciation in a second language, and sometimes even improves it.
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Nature: A sight for sore minds
We know that time spent in nature benefits our physical health. But what can the great outdoors do for our minds?
What a surprising feeling
Imagine that it’s Christmas and, as every year, you ask for money— no risk of being disappointed and you can buy whatever you want with it. But it doesn’t quite feel the same as if you’d received a surprise, does it?
Can’t get rid of it: This is what hoarding is like
We all have things that we can’t get rid of. These can be emotional, or items we think are necessary. Some people, however, can’t throw away anything at all. Why is that the case?
The science of science communication
From flatulence to river: experts and laymen don’t always agree about the meaning of words.
Donders Wonders wins NWO Communication Award
We’re proud to announce: Donders Wonders, the Donders Institute’s science blog, has won the Communication
The terrifying function of the eyes
A recent study showed that painting eyes on the buttocks of cattle can save them
Two tips to not be fooled by misleading graphs!
You regularly come across graphs on television, in the newspaper and on the internet. Unfortunately,
Meditating with ADHD: These families shared their experiences.
New research shows that mindfulness as a treatment for ADHD, also brings forth insight, acceptation and improved relationships.
It’s a red & green world
There is a biological explanation to to why we are sensitive to the colors green en red