In this essay, Jelka Pospig explores how Alfred Kinsey shaped modern views on sexual orientation. By introducing the Kinsey Scale, he helped society become more open to diverse identities. Read more to find out who Kinsey was and how he contributed to changing societal perceptions. Continue reading Alfred Kinsey and the Kinsey Scale
By Cecile Bruil Last week the Science Communication Conference 2025 was held at the VU Amsterdam. The day was filled with interesting keynote speakers and a variety of workshops all revolving around the central theme ‘societal change’. For my first workshop of the day I chose to attend ‘The truth or just a good story about nutrition and health?’ by Coen Dros. If you were … Continue reading How to do a science-check
This article was written for the course History and Philosophy of Science 2024. The Contributions of Alchemy to Modern Pharmaceutical Science by Vera Huitema Introduction Most people associate alchemists with medieval magicians or charlatans. According to popular belief, these characters are either obsessed with turning metals into gold or creating elixirs of immortality, much like Harry Potter’s Philosopher’s Stone. However, these widely held misconceptions underestimate the … Continue reading The Contributions of Alchemy to Modern Pharmaceutical Science
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