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"Snake killed after eating woman"
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"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

Four physics facts to change how you view the world
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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

What if I told you that coding is the new language of today…
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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

Rebuilding bones: like stacking LEGO®
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

A modest person, yet bold mathematician
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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

The not so vicious false wolf spider
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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

Lights out, stars on!
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

416 candles on the cake
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

The science behind dyslexia
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The science behind dyslexia

Iris Cornelissen • June 25, 2022

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