Quick guide to stargazing February 12, 2016 by WTF Dorine Imagine going for a romantic walk with the object of your affection. Wouldn’t it be even more romantic (and...
Million-dollar math problems January 14, 2016 by WTF marlou In 2000, the Clay Mathematics Institute noted seven fundamental math problems that were still unsolved at that time (the...
Chemistry in the kitchen: science during your Christmas dinner December 17, 2015 by WTF lotte Did you know that there is some fascinating chemistry applied in the Christmas kitchen? That is why Christmas is...
Saving the beautiful coral reefs of Koh Tao December 10, 2015 by WTF fanny Coral reefs are under threat worldwide, and protecting and restoring coral reefs is of great importance. This is why...
Logic, reasoning and the autistic mind December 3, 2015 by WTF Tom Logic. For many an unexplored territory, for some a necessary evil, for few a great working field. Most people...
XENON1T: the next generation dark matter detector December 1, 2015 by WTF Dorine On the 11th of the 11th, while kids in the Netherlands were swarming the streets with their lanterns, singing...
Video games and the elderly November 10, 2015 by WTF daphne You may think of this as a very weird combination: video games and elderly. But actually, it’s exactly what...
Astronomy in the rain November 5, 2015 by WTF Dorine It’s a beautiful summer night, the sky is clear and gazing at the firmament, you see billons of stars....
Which head would you like? On the transplantation of heads October 29, 2015 by WTF thomas Most of you will have read or heard of Shelley’s Frankenstein. While the concept of Frankenstein makes for an...
A Buggy Diet October 22, 2015 by WTF mainah Do you ever eat insects? The majority (80 %) of the world population does. In western society eating insects...
How music is everyone’s first love October 20, 2015 by WTF daphne Most of us enjoy the sound of a good beat. We like to hear soothing notes and get happy...
World Animal Day: why animals deserve it October 4, 2015 by WTF melanie Today is World Animal Day! Since 1931, countries all over the world have been celebrating 4 October as ‘Dierendag’,...
Stoptober, and why it’s hard to quit smoking October 2, 2015 by WTF daphne Is there someone in your life who you wish would stop smoking? Or maybe you’re a smoker your self,...
A look into my own research project: molecular neuroscience at the faculty September 22, 2015 by WTF lotte For my Master’s in Neurobiology (track molecular Neuroscience) I am currently doing a research internship at the Smidt laboratory...
How to use your science skills in high-level sports September 17, 2015 by WTF Simon At first glance, combining a tough study with a time consuming hobby, like sporting, seems far from advantageous for...
Night owl or early bird? Optimise your day! September 15, 2015 by WTF melanie Having a hard time to keep your eyes open during your lectures at 9 AM? Starting to feel alive...
Three super easy physics experiments to impress friends and foes August 11, 2015 by WTF Simon As a physics student I’m often asked what kind of jobs I can get when I graduate or even...
Smell the summer! July 14, 2015 by WTF anneke What smells make you think of summer? If you say: sunscreen, freshly cut grass, summer rain or some tropical...
We love the Faculty of Science because… June 22, 2015 by Floor van der Heijden Watch why students love the Faculty of Science
In may lay all the birds their eggs May 26, 2015 by WTF joliene Can I lose my egg with you guys? I would love to talk about the art of laying eggs...
How porn can be a serious bonerkiller May 20, 2015 by WTFsven Porn, virtually accepted right? It’s become a main subject among guys speaking with a hint of harmless machismo. Talking...
An Army of Plants @ Café Ceuvel May 11, 2015 by WTF louise Once a shipyard turned into a polluted piece of wasteland in Amsterdam-Noord, “De Ceuvel” was deemed unfit for any...
How to use mathematics for love May 8, 2015 by WTF marie beth If you walk into our Faculty of Science as an outsider (a non-geek) you might think that everyone in...
The rise of computers through the Second World War May 6, 2015 by WTF thomas Festivities, carnivals and parties in the entire country. Yesterday we remembered and celebrated the end of the Second...
The science behind learning science: 4 ways to rock your exams April 30, 2015 by WTF marie beth Your first university exam – a whole new ballgame. Three hours in a big crowded hall, trying to recall...
Micropia: making the invisible visible April 20, 2015 by WTF fanny The science of the invisible This year the first microbiology museum in the world has opened its doors here...
The physics of sports: Does a heavier bobsleigh make you go faster? April 20, 2015 by WTF Simon Now that athletes are reaching their physical peak, sports are turning to science to gain an advantage. Smoother swimsuits,...
TED came to Amsterdam! March 26, 2015 by WTF thomas Free inspirational lectures, everyone should be excited about that! Even more so when those talks are being presented and...
Can science make telepathy possible? – mindreading with Brain2Brain communication March 23, 2015 by WTF lotte Do you think neuroscience and spiritual stuff like telepathy are worlds apart? Well actually, neuroscientists are now proving quite...
Catching Criminals with Big Data March 20, 2015 by WTF thomas “Your honor, I plead not guilty.” This typical phrase can be heard in a native language daily all around...
