Recharge overview
Do you still remember what you dreamed about last night?
Many people don't realize they're dreaming while they're dreaming. If you do realize it while dreaming, that's called lucid dreaming. Maureen Minnema researches lucid dreaming and will explain everything about it during Night of Space on June 11.
The Hidden Factors That Shape Our Sense of Fairness
We often think fairness is a simple moral rule: fair offers are good, and unfair offers are bad. But real life is more complicated. People do not judge fairness on its own; they also look at the situation around it.
Why can’t you remember your first birthday?
Think back to your very first memory. Maybe it is a flash of a yellow toy, the scent of a particular rug, or a blurry face leaning over a crib. For most of us, there is a hard “blackout” before the age of three or four.
“There are so many stories about dementia to tell”
Marie, Piet, Trees, Jan, and Bea: five fictional people with dementia. Elderly care psychologist Annette Koens-Custers brings these characters and their caregivers to life in her book Ik weet het nog drawing on all her experiences in nursing homes.
Why childhood shyness can still affect you as a young adult
Shyness can be very distressing for children. But to what extent does this shyness carry over into later life? A new study by researchers from Radboud University and other institutions provides insight into the long-term consequences of shyness.
Traumatised children find little support within their own social circle
Talking helps if you’ve been through a difficult experience. But for children who have been victims of or witnesses to domestic violence, this isn’t always the case. They don’t always perceive parents and friends as safe or helpful.
Did I really see that?
You’re walking home at night and think you see someone behind you, but when you turn around, no one’s there. Moments like this raise a question: how does your brain tell what’s real and what you’re imagining?
Why do we keep eating even when we’re no longer hungry?
Piling another plate full, even though we’ve long since had our fill. According to Esther Aarts, Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience at Radboud University, eating behaviour is the result of constant communication between the gut and the brain.
Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire still in widespread use after forty years
Why do people eat the way they do? For forty years, many dietitians, psychologists and researchers, including those internationally, have been using the Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire.
A strong works council provides important support during a Chinese) company takeover
European companies are increasingly targeted for acquisition by Chinese organisations. This causes unease: what does it mean for the company's employees, and the knowledge and experience around them?
Under the influence of social media?
Behavioural scientist Hanneke Hendriks has developed a tool that enables her to study young people’s behaviour on social media. 'It's not about how long young people spend on social media, but about what they see there and who they talk to'.
The more we learn, the more we forget?
Learning something new can make old knowledge feel harder to reach, but that doesn’t mean your brain is running out of space.
Ultrasound helps the brain overcome fear more quickly
Neuroscientist Sjoerd Meijer of the Donders Institute at Radboud University has shown for the first time that targeted ultrasonic sound waves can help the brain overcome fear more quickly.
Rhythm helps improve the retention of new information
Young people, older adults, and older adults with memory problems who had to memorise a series of numbers using a rhythm were more successful than when they memorised the numbers without rhythm.
When speaking is no longer natural
For people with aphasia who continue to have difficulty speaking in sentences, SimpTell offers a solution: after suffering brain injury, they can once again quickly make something clear.
Can people with ADHD be who they really are?
How does suppressing their feelings to fit into society affect the formation of the identity of people with ADHD? Developmental psychologist Leentje Vervoort hopes to find answers to these questions together with her colleagues.
Will you put your brain to the test during the Brain Show?
On Saturday, March 21, brain researchers from Radboud University will welcome young and old during the Open Day of the Donders Institute. Radboud Recharge already shares 5 tips.
How do you process a tragic life experience?
Elisa van Ee explores how individuals cope with challenging experiences. In her book, Ik moet het nog verwerken… maar hoe?, she delves into the ways people can navigate and process painful memories.
VR game helps police officers manage stress better
Training police officers with a virtual‑reality game can significantly improve their ability to regulate stress, even in realistic situations. The VR game, developed at Radboud University, has been integrated into several police training programmes.
What if your child can't manage to cry loudly?
Behavioural scientist Linda Reus is dedicated to supporting parents whose children face developmental challenges. She specialises in working with hypotonic children