Kissing is weird but this is why we do it anyway
What’s in a kiss? We’re talking about an intimate, romantic kiss. It’s neither as simple nor as common as you might think.
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The deceptive allure of neuroscience
An explanation of human behaviour appears to be more attractive when it’s backed by neuroscientific
This is how focused ultrasound can reduce tremor
Creating a small hole in the brain without open surgery as part of a common treatment for tremor: focused ultrasound therapy.
Travel beyond the Moon
A manned mission to Mars is being planned for 2030. Going to Mars presents enormous
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?
How do young scientists experience finishing their PhDs?
We explored what factors improve the final stage of a PhD by interviewing recent graduates about what it was like to finish their doctorates.
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.
What is a scientist?
Gender-science stereotypes have started to change as more women enter scientific and technical careers, but