For her research project in science communication, Marloes assessed the effect of nature documentaries on people's attitude towards climate issues. This kind of research involves more than you might expect.
Research
White-noise CD works against irritating hum (EN/NL)
Approximately 2 percent of the Dutch population are bothered by low-frequency sound, although a clear cause has never been found. Half of these people can be helped through the use of a CD with white noise, UG researchers say.
A PhD in Science Education (EN/NL)
During the master's in Science Education and Communication, Dagmar wrote three theses, for which she also did research. She enjoyed it so much that she went looking for a PhD position. Now she is doing research on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Catching starlight while the volcano erupts (EN/NL)
Lava streams slowly but surely destroy everything in their path at the island of La Palma, but UG astronomer Scott Trager keeps working on one of the most advanced astronomical survey facilities in the world that is built on the volcanic island. ‘I’m convinced in the end it’ll be worth it.’
Sleepy geese: light pollution keeps them awake (EN/NL)
Just like people, geese get less sleep when it’s light outside. But geese also sleep less during cloudy nights. Sjoerd van Hasselt wondered why. The answer? Light pollution.
Cracking the virus: zooming in to a nanometre (EN/NL)
While others are still battling the coronavirus, biophysicist Martijn Middelkamp is working on combating what’s also called a ‘silent pandemic’: Hepatitis B. He studies the way viruses grow, using one of the strongest microscopes in the world.
How to protect organs on transport? (EN/NL)
Transplant hearts, kidneys, or lungs from brain-dead donors often don’t work as well as organs from living donors. Tina Jager wants to find out why.
Students want to tackle the source of the nitrogen problem: cows’ stomachs (EN/NL)
Ten Groningen students may have discovered the perfect way to solve the nitrogen issue: a food supplement that inhibits the production of ammonia inside cows.
Climate change on the North Pole: It starts off small (EN/NL)
Five years in a row, ecologist Cristophe Brochard went to Svalbard to study plankton: minuscule creatures and algae that tell us how the environment at the polar region is doing. Unfortunately, it’s not doing well. ‘It’s happening here in real time. It’s dramatic.’
Children with severe ADHD should have priority for behavioural therapy (EN/NL)
Some children with ADHD benefit more from behavioural therapy than others, researcher Annabeth Groenman discovered. ‘It’s important these children don’t end up on a wait list.’
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