Who can get it across to the voters that life is good in the Netherlands?

Voters seem to be guided by their emotions rather than by the facts, and this can have consequences for democracy, Gert-Jan Lelieveld writes. For once, try focusing on the things that are going well.

Gert-Jan Lelieveld • March 06, 2017

Three reasons to vote

Staying home on election day? There are three scientific reasons why you should really make an effort to vote.

Gert-Jan Lelieveld • December 12, 2016

Sinterklaas: Gratitude or lies?

It’s almost December: Sinterklaas is now in town and children are eagerly waiting for him, or probably for his gifts. Most children receive many gifts in December, but did you know that children sometimes feel the need to lie in response to Sinterklaas?

Sibel Altikulaç • November 28, 2016

Disgusted by Cheese

Sandwiches at business lunches, cozy fondue evenings, vegetarian meals – cheese is everywhere. Scientific research now shows that a substantial proportion of the population are disgusted by this type of food, and that this disgust is reflected in the brain

Jiska Peper • November 18, 2016

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Who can get it across to the voters that life is good in the Netherlands?

Three reasons to vote

Sinterklaas: Gratitude or lies?

Disgusted by Cheese