Background The more you know The heap of scientific knowledge grows and grows, mainly published online in articles that are formatted like paper. A quest for new ways to store and share knowledge led to a conversation with Alex Brandsen about 'knowledge graphs'. Jordy Janssen • November 29, 2022
News "Snake killed after eating woman" Louke Nieman talks to snake expert Roel Wouters about the recent reporting on an incident where a snake ate a woman. He sought to soothe the sensation surrounding the snake by posting an informative Instagram story. Should this happen more often? Louke Nieman • November 18, 2022
Background Four physics facts to change how you view the world Physics is incredibly cool, but it’s also hard. Exposing the universe’s secrets takes a good dose of dedication, endurance and mathematics. Good news: I studied physics so you don’t have to. Here are four physics facts to change how you view the world. Without maths. Serafine Beugelink • November 04, 2022
Opinion What if I told you that coding is the new language of today… Coding is a new manner for us to clearly communicate our ideas to computer interfaces and is actually easier than learning a completely new language. I am happy to tell you that if you are ready to be inspired, then you have come to right place! Clarissa Falempin • October 27, 2022
Research Rebuilding bones: like stacking LEGO® This featured guest article by Imogen Powell tells us about an interesting new study, in which researchers try to come up with a method for curing bone disease. Imogen Powell • October 21, 2022
Interview A modest person, yet bold mathematician All of doctoral student Jared Duker Lichtman’s spare time was put into proving an old mathematical problem. When he finally succeeded, it even surprised himself. Frank Rensen • October 08, 2022
Background The not so vicious false wolf spider The poisonous false wolf spider is increasingly seen in the Netherlands. Not everyone likes that idea. Do we have reason to fear this itsy bitsy creature? Louke Nieman • September 30, 2022
Event Lights out, stars on! You too, have probably looked at the night sky and maybe searched for some constellations, spotted a planet or just enjoyed the twinkling stars. And you may have noticed that you are able to see more stars in darker areas. This is why Leiden will be in the dark on the 25th of September. Elanor Feddema and Louke Nieman • September 22, 2022
News 416 candles on the cake Friday the 15th of July was the 416th birthday of Rembrandt van Rijn. Because this birthday was during the year of Leiden City of Science it was celebrated in a special way; with the smallest artwork in the world. Elanor Feddema • September 16, 2022
Background From parroting to grammar Animals communicate with each other in complex and intricate ways. What do their vocal abilities tell us about how vocal learning and language in humans may have evolved? Anne-Fleur Oskamp • June 18, 2022
Research The tragedy of Triturus During the course Popular Science Writing, students are asked to write an article based on a scientific talk, a practice that is close to our hearts. This week, an article about an eccentric newt, written by Dana Lefèbvre. Dana Lefèbvre • June 09, 2022
