How to do a science-check
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
The Contributions of Alchemy to Modern Pharmaceutical Science
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
Connecting astronomy to the general public
By Cecile Bruil “My stepdad told me that astronomy is actually like romance,” Wiegert Kaal, an astronomy bachelor graduate, explains. Seeing the intrigue on my face, he elaborates, “A lot of people start this bachelor’s program to learn more about the beyond, the universe, and many people drop out because they realise it’s calculus, more calculus and quantum mechanics… Yet, space remains to have an … Continue reading Connecting astronomy to the general public
Bridging Science 