Recharge overview
The psychological paradox of luck
In this piece, you will read about the downside of underestimating the privilege of being fortunate.
Women on the moon
In this piece, you will read about the influence of moonlight on menstruation.
Complicated inflammatory response mapped after burns
The healing process of burns is more intricate than normal wound healing. This was shown by Patrick Mulder, a scientist at the Association of Dutch Burn Centres and a PhD candidate at Radboudumc.
Any activity is better for your heart than sitting – even sleeping
What impact does moderate-intensity physical activity have on your heart?
‘A healthy world contributes to healthy people’
The world is a valuable place, thinks Hugo Touw (anesthesiologist-intensivist in the ICU at RadboudUMC and initiator of sustainable healthcare projects), but we are not doing it justice now.
A peaceful coexistence with wolves and beavers
We are seeking to create ‘wilderness’ areas in many locations. ‘But in doing this, we must also learn to deal with the unpleasant side of nature, which includes such animals as the wolf,’ argues environmental philosopher Martin Drenthen.
'We’ve created a system in which there is no more room for empathy'
We need to move away from the idea that economic growth should be leading, says Ingrid Visseren-Hamakers. Because this stands in the way of a sustainable society.
‘Everything is connected’
Although human beings continue to displace the natural habitat, there are places where people treat the earth quite differently. Anthropologist Catrien Notermans is researching the lifestyle that is led by Hindu women in northern India.
“Floral dikes offer safety and joy”
Flowers instead of grass on dikes is better for the dikes, for nature and for people, argues ecologist Hans de Kroon.
Development organisations in peacebuilding: don't stare blindly at land registration
Mathijs van Leeuwen is a professor of conflict and peacebuilding at the Centre for International Conflict Analysis and Management (CICAM) and researches the role of land conflict and land reform in developing countries during peacebuilding.
Innovate even in difficult times
Innovating sometimes means standing still, or even taking steps backwards, in order to move forward again. Above all, innovation cannot happen without reorganisation, says Rick Aalbers, appointed Professor of Corporate Restructuring and Innovation.
‘Divide between humans and nature isn't always clear'
In legal circles, more and more people are calling for rights to be assigned to nature. Sophia de Vries, who is a philosopher of law at Radboud University, has been keeping a close eye on these developments.
Shooting for the moon: the motivation and mindset of Marc Klein Wolt
Radboud University astronomer Marc Klein Wolt boasts an impressive track record of aerospace achievements: from putting a telescope behind the moon to his involvement with the first ever picture of a black hole.
Methane emissions from canals underestimated
Researchers have so far underestimated methane emissions from canals in five major Dutch cities. That is the conclusion of microbiologist Koen Pelsma, who will defend his PhD thesis on this topic at Radboud University on 13 December.
'Our culture is marked by a distortion of all relationships'
On the occasion of the establishment of the Laudato Si' Institute for Integral Ecology at Radboud University on 1 December, the importance of dialogue was emphasised.
This Danish LinkedIn trend (unintentionally) maintains traditional gender bias
Utofts' Research on motherhood on social media encourages reflection on the broader implications of societal expectations on new mothers. It emphasises the collective effort needed to challenge traditional gender roles.
Observations of planetary cradles find water and conditions for forming Earth-like planets even in harsh environments
Planets like our Earth, including planets with water, could form even in the harshest known star-forming environments, drenched by hard UV light from massive stars.
The power of the frown: how eyebrows can help us understand each other
Facial expressions are extremely important in understanding what the other person is saying, according to PhD research by Naomi Nota. Frowning in particular turns out to play a major role.
Healthy gut, healthy brain
What role do gut bacteria play in the aging process of your brain?
The Nijmegen Agenda creates research space for suppressed voices
The Nijmegen Agenda is the outcome of the annual Earth System Governance conference. 'Researchers usually have informative discussions at such conferences, but we were aiming for a much more lasting outcome,' says Ingrid Visseren-Hamakers.