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RUG artifacts in Amsterdam

For the new DWDD museum, Wim T. Schippers lost himself in the University Museum’s depot once more.

woensdag 27 januari

Groningen in the Golden Age

Did you think Groningen was ruled by the elite during the Golden Age? Not at all, says Marike Peterzon: citizens had a say, too.

City life unhealthy

A busy city is full of exhaust fumes and noisy traffic. Living in the city can indeed be bad for your health.

dinsdag 19 januari

1 rat, 100 tests

The RUG uses thousands of rats and mice each year for scientific research. This number could be reduced, says pharmacist Ming Li.

woensdag 16 december

Jedi really do exist

Yoda is not just a little green alien from ‘Star Wars’ that talks strange-ly. His words are supreme wisdom for the adherents of Jediism.

Free riders remain free riders

Do you work yourself silly in group projects while a free riding member sits back and relaxes? Just accept it, says science.

woensdag 9 december

Beer is everywhere

Young people who are sensitive to rewards are more prone to alcohol or drug use, and they ‘see’ that beer everywhere.

dinsdag 8 december

How happy is the Top 2000?

The end of the year is nigh and the Top 2000 is almost upon us. But are the songs a happy way to ring in the New Year?

woensdag 2 december

The gift of science

Why do we even give gifts? And how do you avoid going broke in December? Science has the answers to five questions about giving.

dinsdag 17 november

Operating on flowers

How do flowers get their colors? Biologist Casper van der Kooi operated on the flowers until he found out.