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

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

How did the term schizophrenia come to exist? And does it still cover the scope of the disease? In this essay Fardou Haagsma dove into the history of the term. Continue reading The history of schizophrenia (NL)