Recharge overview
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.
This is what Venezuela looks like three months after Trump’s intervention
At the start of this year, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was suddenly seized and arrested by the United States. What is the situation in Venezuela more than three months later?
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.
Feeling safe: the basis for healthy brain development
When thinking about the necessities for a safe childhood, we often think of visible and measurable things: low crime, stable housing, sufficient income. A new study shows how something more subtle is just as important: how safe a child feels.
Author background influences literary debut prizes
Juries do not assess only the book itself, but also the author who wrote it. This is the conclusion of research conducted by PhD candidate Anne Oerlemans. As a result, some authors are less likely to win a literary prize.
Whose turn is it? Toddlers know the answer!
Two‑year‑olds already have a surprisingly good sense of when it is someone’s turn to speak. This is shown by new research conducted by linguist Imme Lammertink from the Baby & Child Research Centre at Radboud University.
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.
Why philosophy can serve psychiatry
There is a recurring pattern in psychiatry, usually driven by evolving insights: the embracing of new approaches to understand, investigate, and treat mental health problems. But how to justify such reinventions?
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.
Research into individual preferences in new pension system important for millions of Dutch citizens
A radical change with consequences for millions of Dutch citizens: we are getting a new pension system. This new system focuses on the risk and time preferences of contributors.
A board game, a city, and a wicked problem
Floris Burgers and his colleagues developed a serious policy game: a game in which all parties involved in education learn to understand each other's perspectives in a playful way and make them open to discussion.
Bullshit jobs: when is your work useful (or not)?
Do you ever doubt the usefulness of your work? You're not alone, and it doesn't automatically mean you have a bullshit job. Philosopher Christiaan Boonen explains what really gives a job meaning.
Freshwater fish are more resilient to rising temperatures than marine fish
Fish that live in rivers, ditches, and streams are better able to withstand warming water than fish in the sea. This is the conclusion of research by ecologist Wilco Verberk of Radboud University.
Elephants avoid humans far more than baboons, waterbucks, or antelopes
Wild animal species respond very differently to human development, and they use ecological corridors in agricultural and urban areas in distinct ways. This emerges from research in Botswana by ecologist Marlee Tucker of Radboud University.
Five years of research shows: agriculture and nature restoration can go hand in hand
Nature restoration and agriculture seem to be at odds with each other. But if five years of research in several farming areas has made one thing clear, it is that there are other ways in which both agriculture and nature can flourish.
Three tips for the Future Forward knowledge event
Future Forward will take place at Radboud University on 11 March. During this knowledge event, you can attend numerous interactive sessions on current topics that will help you and your organisation shape the future.
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.