Seal pup communication is more similar to that of humans than previously thought
Common seal pups communicate in ways that are more similar to humans than previously thought. This is shown by research conducted by biologist Koen de Reus, who will defend his PhD thesis on this topic at Radboud University.
Pay gap among academics does not stop at university
The pay gap between men and women does not disappear when they leave university, even with a PhD. In fact, immediately after obtaining their doctorate, women already start with an average disadvantage of 171 euros per month.
Surviving slavery: family ties were vital
Young children who grew up in slavery on Surinamese plantations were much more likely to die if they were without a mother. This is evident from a historical analysis of Surinamese slave registers.
From Estimates to Reality: Multi-Gas Sensing on a Single Photonic Chip
Not estimates, but measurements of gas emissions. This helps to better understand where the environmental impact lies. Scientists are working together at the One Planet Research Centre to develop such a measuring instrument, which is urgently needed.
More social support can sometimes lead to more – and sometimes to less – use of mental health care
Social support plays a crucial role in both accessing appropriate care and in scaling care down. Beckers will defend his PhD thesis at Radboud University on 13 February.
Everyone unconsciously adapts their communication for children – including autistic adults
When you talk to a child as an adult, you unconsciously change the way you speak. It is often thought that such adjustments are more difficult for autistic people, but new research shows that this group can initiatially keep up.
Who is responsible for a collision involving a self-driving car?
AI scientist Lotte van Elteren helps us understand what is at stake and what to consider when using AI in her book Ik, AI (I, AI).
Korsakoff in focus: why more accurate diagnosis is essential for good care
Het syndroom van Korsakov is een ernstige hersenaandoening die veel impact heeft op het leven van mensen die het krijgen. In Nederland gaat het naar schatting om 8.000 tot 10.000 mensen. Er worden stappen gezet in diagnostiek.
Are Curious Babies Smart Toddlers?
Volgens Eline de Boer zijn baby’s zijn ongelooflijk leergierig. Waarschijnlijk werkt deze leergierigheid als een boost voor de cognitieve ontwikkeling op de lange termijn.
Jai Prakash appointed Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics
Jai Prakash has been appointed as Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics at Radboudumc / Radboud University. Prakash specializes in cancer biology, nanotechnology and bio‑engineering.
Four tips to keep your New Year’s resolutions in February
Daniela Becker, Jacqueline Vink, Eliana Vassena en Hanneke den Ouden geven je vier tips om je goede voornemens ook in februari (en misschien nog wel langer) vol te houden.
How your life course can affect your retirement
Pension inequality does not only arise around retirement age, but builds up throughout life. These are the findings of researcher Mustafa Firat, who will obtain his PhD from Radboud University on 28 January.
Meeting up with other students is a good way to prevent loneliness
Loneliness is a common problem among students. However, encouraging students to socialise at an early stage can improve the well-being of this group. This is evident from an experiment with a new preventive intervention.
Girls cannot escape beauty ideals in beauty content on social media
Girls between the ages of 13 and 19 are widely exposed to beauty content online that promotes products unsuitable for young skin - even when they are not actively seeking beauty-related information.
Why Young Adult literature is not always taken seriously
Teachers could make more use of the possibilities of Young Adult (YA) literature. ‘Young Adult literature has a lot to offer and is popular among young people, but deserves more recognition,’ says researcher Linda Ackermans.
X-ray flash from the distant universe turns out to be a supernova
For the first time, astronomers have been able to link a so-called X-ray flash from deep space to a supernova, which in turn is associated with a gamma-ray burst.
CTHS Research Update: Lieu & Den Dulk publiceren Early Christian Epistolarity
Margaret's Professor Emerita of Divinity Judith Lieu and CHTS researcher Matthijs den Dulk published the volume Early Christian Epistolarity.
Sustainable mobility begins with more effective collaboration
A sustainable mobility system depends on how effectively governments, transport providers, and travelers work together. This requires aligning goals, managing uncertainty, and ensuring participation.
Greener way to make ammonia with “molecular microscope”
A team of researchers at Radboud University has discovered a promising new method to make ammonia – a key ingredient in fertilizers and many industrial chemicals – more efficiently and sustainably.
2025: How drawing a red line was more than just protesting
As an anthropologist, Van Houte studies how people give meaning to living together in times of conflict and inequality. She saw the red line demonstration not only as a protest against genocidal violence, but also as a mirror for ourselves.
