Periods of collective stress, such as a pandemic or climate crisis, have a major impact on our psychological wellbeing. What role do emotions play in helping us cope during tough times?

On behalf of the Mesdag Zuivelfonds, researchers from the University of Amsterdam have measured within which radius around dairy farms the nitrogen emitted by the farm is deposited. By far the largest part of the ...

A new study finds that worldwide, people are pretty good at recognizing when an unfamiliar song is used for dancing, soothing babies, or healing sickness. And it does not matter what culture you are from.

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds often have negative views of their academic abilities. New research shows that these self-views emerge, in part, because of denigrating messages about their intellectual ability.

Scientists surveyed 600 Dutch people on what they think and believe about nanotechnology, human genome editing and artificial intelligence.

Cannabis use is the most diagnosed substance use problem among adolescents in countries like the USA, UK, and the Netherlands. New research reveals the so far underexposed influence that siblings have.

The relationship between caterpillars and plants is incredibly complex and can give rise to fascinating mysteries. One such conundrum involves tobacco hornworm caterpillars and their interaction with the plants on ...

Femke Roosma has been named professor by special appointment in the Dr J.M. den Uyl chair. In the coming years Roosma will focus on the welfare state and social policy.