Interview

Roel Wouters on biodiversity and politics

Biology student Roel Wouters made it to the finals of the competition for the position of United Nations (UN) Youth Representative Biodiversity and Food. The elections run until Friday the 29th of October, in which young people to the age of 30 can vote online.

Luna Rezaei Ghavamabadi • October 28, 2021

Research

The calculated altruism

Evolution by natural selection is a fiercely competitive process. Resources are limited in nature. Thus animals should always be up for themselves and reproduce at the expense of other individuals.

Yakun Yang • October 21, 2021

Series

PhD's don't bite

It can be unwise to plunge into your newly acquired job as a PhD without any preparation.

Jordy Janssen • September 30, 2021

Series

Art and astronomy part I: The cosmos on canvas

Then I go out and paint the stars - Vincent van Gogh

Nashanty Brunken • September 23, 2021

Series

Considerations before starting your PhD

After graduating from your MSc there’s only one next step: getting your doctorate. Right?

Jordy Janssen • September 16, 2021

Series

Scientists or artists? Part I

Science and art go hand in hand more often than you would think. In this first part of two, editor Linshan Feng puts the matter into historical perspective.

Linshan Feng • September 09, 2021

News

The future of European AI regulation

How do you regulate AI? And do you do it on a European scale? Editor Frank Rensen dives into this question by interviewing the experts.

Frank Rensen • July 15, 2021

Interview

A personal perspective on alternative paths in science

Many students don't know what the next step in their career will be. Do I continue studying or should I look for a job? Why not learn from the experienced people?

Vanessa Torrens Juaneda • July 08, 2021

History

Heike Kamerlingh Onnes and the coldest place on Earth

You know it: the Kamerlingh Onnes building. But do you know the man behind the building?

Marlise van der Veen • July 01, 2021