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?
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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
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.
Why am I a scientist?
If you ask scientists why they conduct research, they often give the grandest of reasons: curing diseases, ending world hunger, or ending our dependence on fossil fuels. I found out you can be in science with a relatively smaller goal, and that that’s okay.
The dilemma young scientists face: Should I work without getting paid?
Only 7-15% of PhD candidates finish their doctorates on time, and, after that, many of them work unpaid to complete their degrees. Why is this the case, is it acceptable, and how can the situation be improved?
Mathematical beauty
While we use the word “beautiful” in many different situations, you probably have not yet used this word to describe mathematical formulas. That is about to change.