Travel beyond the Moon
A manned mission to Mars is being planned for 2030. Going to Mars presents enormous
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The Mental Health Crisis in Academia
Mental health researchers have made a lot of progress over the years in furthering our knowledge of psychological disorders, and thankfully awareness of mental health issues is slowly increasing. However, did you know that there’s a high prevalence of mental health issues among researchers themselves?
Should we trust personality tests?
We often use personality tests to screen job applicants or to learn more about ourselves. What do we know about these types of tests and how reliable are the results?
Violence and videogames: why researchers can’t seem to come to an agreement
The association between violent videogames and aggression has already been a topic of discussion for years, if not decades. However, scientific research shows inconsistent results. Why do studies disagree?
The perks of doing things on autopilot
The perks of doing things on autopilot We do most of our routine on autopilot,
Probabilities and odds in medical science
Probabilities and odds are often confused. The Dutch language doesn’t even have a word for “odds” and instead simply uses the English term. The difference between the two is relevant though. When gambling, for example, and also when trying to understand your risk of getting a disease.
Goodbye night owl
Have you always thought you are not a morning person? Good news: your sleep-wake cycle is not set in stone.
What is a scientist?
Gender-science stereotypes have started to change as more women enter scientific and technical careers, but
Why do we get distracted? Sometimes it’s good to be flexible
Getting distracted can interfere with our ability to get things done, but being open to outside thoughts isn’t always a bad thing and can actually help us with some tasks.
How does your brain know when to talk?
Talking to a friend? Easy enough, you might think. But while you’re listening to your friend, your brain is predicting when you can talk and what you’re going to say.