Does social media use prevent us from remembering the moments we try to preserve? Imagine yourself at a party, enjoying drinks with your friends. You are having a great time and decide to snap a picture and post it on Instagram. This will surely help you remember this moment, right? Well, it might, but it will also alter your experience Ilse van de Groep • September 10, 2018
PhDiary: Summer School in Nijmegen Last week I temporarily left beautiful Leiden for Nijmegen to visit a Summer School. During a Summer School you dive into a certain subject intensively for a short period of time (in my case a week), but there is also ample opportunity to meet new people. Suzanne van de Groep • August 30, 2018
Psychology and genetic engineering - part 2 It's been over a month since I first visited the lab. By now I can gladly say I know what a pipet is and I can actually cut and paste the DNA of bacteria. Quite a feat as a psychology student! Read about my experiences as an amateur synthetic biologist. Lotte Weel • August 16, 2018
Healthy lab, happy scientist Young scientists worldwide experience major mental health concerns. The increasing workload plays a key role in the mental crisis currently facing academia. But how should we deal with this daily pressure? How can we ensure we stay happy in our work? Anika Bexkens and Marieke Bos • July 19, 2018
Pupil mimicry: a bonding mechanism Did your mom ever ask: "Did you steal a cookie? Look at me!"- and you had to look away. Eyes are important social signals. Eye contact increases with familiarity and liking and seems trust-enhancing. What underlies this effect of eye contact on trust? Eliska Prochazkova • July 16, 2018
What happens if you can't communicate anymore? I am Sun-Mi Venema, 34 years old. I noticed that I had frequent and heavy hair loss. I was also often dizzy and nauseous. Like flu symptoms, say. I decided to go to the doctor anyway and I told him about my symptoms. Sun-Mi Venema • July 09, 2018
Psychology and genetic engineering - part 1 This summer I will spend my time modifying bacteria in the lab, an unusual activity for a psychology student. But this is only a small part of iGEM. Curious how a psychologist adds something to a synthetic biology contest? Read my blog! Lotte Weel • July 02, 2018
That-which-must-not-be-named: the role of social support in the recovery of trauma survivors In the aftermath of a traumatic event, victims are often told: "Get over it", "There’s no point looking back; you’ve got to move on". Those who continue to be traumatised may therefore feel isolated and believe they cannot speak about their experiences. Sabrina Monteregge and Meropi Simou • June 25, 2018
The science behind liking likes We literally bend over backwards to make that perfect picture, combine it with the right inspiring quote, post it online and … wait for the likes, retweets, and new followers! Why do we invest so much effort in being recognized and accepted by others? Michelle Achterberg • June 19, 2018
