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Study finds cosmic fingerprints of sulfur rings
For the first time, a team of scientists from HFML-FELIX at Radboud University has unveiled the cosmic fingerprints of sulfur rings.
“Hannah Arendt's thinking continues to be illuminating”
A new, critical edition of The Life of the Mind, the last work of philosopher and political thinker Hannah Arendt, has recently been published. According to philosopher Wout Cornelissen her work has by no means lost its relevance.
What to do about the mosquito infestation this summer?
“The basis for a mosquito-filled summer has been laid.” That was the headline of an article by Wageningen University. Since then Felix Hol's phone has not stopped ringing. He has had to explain for weeks that an infestation is by no means guaranteed.
Radboud University is present at the Four Days Marches
During the Four Days Festivities from July 13 to 19, besides music, party and good food, there is also room for some substance.
Twice-exceptional students: do you know them?
Evelyn Kroesbergen and Marielle Wittelings spent three years researching what needs to be done to recognise gifted pupils in whom learning, for various reasons, does not come naturally.
Rising sea levels spell danger for shorebirds such as oystercatcher
Research shows that rising sea levels will drastically reduce the number of shorebirds in Europe. The number of oystercatchers will decline an additional 56 to 79 percent over the next 100 years.
The Times Square effect
This article is about experiencing the "Times Square Effect" and the brain's response to overstimulation.
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.
The Pleasure of Reading: How Do We Get Children Back into It?
This article is about how to promote children's enjoyment of reading.
A different take on protesting: ‘Think of it as the expression of a utopian voice’
Does protesting only make sense if the intended goal is achieved? No – that is too simplistic, explains Thomas Quartier, a theologist and religious scientist at Radboud University.
Midnight sun on Svalbard: expedition to phytoplankton
On July 5, 2024, five researchers from Radboud University will travel to the far north to research climate change on Svalbard. For a week, the scientists, led by earth scientist Wytze Lenstra, will take samples of the sea floor and water column.
Bacteria of pest insect fool crops
PhD research by Magda Rogowska-van der Molenshows that the bacteria of the shield bug protect the insect by degrading plant toxins. These bacteria also make sure that the plant doesn’t produce toxins against the bug.
“Polarisation and conflict are an essential part of democracy”
According to political scientist Andrej Zaslove, the wave of demonstrations taking place in recent weeks is a logical counter-narrative that has been barely audible in Dutch politics in recent months.
How AI can help blind people see
Scientists are working to develop implants in the brain that will allow blind people to see a little. The PhD research of Jaap de Ruyter de Steveninck of Radboud University is helping with this development by using AI and deep learning.
Fewer measurements required to determine level of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater due to new model
A new model developed by Radboud University-affiliated environmental scientist Caterina Zillien can be used to determine the amount of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater — and their exact origin — every bit as precisely as actual measurements.
“Holocaust in education doesn't necessarily help against anti-Semitism”
The Holocaust is a compulsory topic in secondary school curricula, but Professor of Holocaust Education Marc van Berkel advocates a different approach. “The theme is currently too politically sensitive to be effective against antisemitism.”
Forensic artist gives face to Nijmegen enslaved boy
Historian Dries Lyna of Radboud University has partnered with South African forensic artist Kathryn Smith. Together they are creating a portrait of an Indonesian 'former serf' who lived in Nijmegen 200 years ago.
Informal care is difficult to combine with work
Informal care has a huge impact on your working life. 'Informal carers earn less per hour and are less satisfied with their job,' says sociologist Klara Raiber, who will defend her PhD dissertation at Radboud University on 2 July.
Consider embedding platform work in the job market
Platform work, such as driving for Uber, is booming. According to labour law researcher Jorn Kloostra, not enough attention has been paid to how platform work should be given a sustainable place in the Dutch job market.
Five questions about sun protection
This article is about the importance of applying sunscreen.