A crazy little thing: Cold love A fresh start to a new year. Some take it literally and take a dive in the chilling ocean. For most, the thought sends a shiver down the spine. But taking that plunge might not be a bad idea. Should exposing yourself to cold be one of your resolutions? Jochem Spaans • 18-01-2017
Why risk takers are mostly young At Leiden University's Brain and Development Lab, Barbara Braams studied adolescents' risk-taking behaviour in connection to the brain's development. Examples of risk-taking behaviour are: drinking a lot of alcohol and acting really funny on your scooter. Barbara Braams • 22-11-2015
Short fuse? A link between aggressive personality and brain wiring “Once in a while, I can’t control the urge to hit someone”. If this statement is characteristic of you, there is a reasonable chance that you have a short fuse…literally. Jiska Peper • 12-01-2015
When girl meets boy in utero: The twin testosterone transfer (TTT) hypothesis Female fetuses gestated together with a male co-twin are thought to be ‘masculinized’ in their development. Is this really the case? And how does it work? Jiska Peper • 05-08-2013
