Can your brain sense things? Why and how to co-create science communication with youth

Many examples of amazing science communication exist, but they often remain uni-directional. To connect with society, science communicators need to interact with their audience and ask what they want to learn. This holds especially for communication with youth.

Dietsje Jolles, Linda van Leijenhorst, Berna Güroğlu, Iris Koele, Annelinde Vandenbroucke and Kiki Zanolie • April 12, 2023

Multi-tasking: It’s not what you think

You probably know someone who claims they’re a great multi-tasker – or perhaps you even consider yourself one. However, studies show that humans are actually quite bad at performing multiple tasks simultaneously. Let’s demystify the myth of multi-tasking!

Marit Ruitenberg and Luc Vermeylen • February 23, 2022

Tempted to skip your workout today?

When you’re super busy, or tired after a long day at work, is the first thing you cross off your schedule your workout? (“I’ll hit the gym tomorrow instead, I promise!”). Well, that’s exactly what you should not be doing…

Bianca Westhoff • January 29, 2018

#MeToo gives people the courage to face the consequences

The #MeToo campaign has shown that sexual harassment is much more common than was previously believed. The campaign gives people the courage to share their negative experiences, because they see their friends and acquaintances also having that courage.

Gert-Jan Lelieveld • November 20, 2017

Where blame begins…

Whether somebody is to blame for another person’s suffering is a question that is not always easy to answer. Psychologist Gert-Jan Lelieveld examines the origins of blame.

Gert-Jan Lelieveld • July 17, 2017

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Can your brain sense things? Why and how to co-create science communication with youth

Multi-tasking: It’s not what you think

Tempted to skip your workout today?

#MeToo gives people the courage to face the consequences

Where blame begins…