The science behind dyslexia

From parroting to grammar

Animals communicate with each other in complex and intricate ways. What do their vocal abilities tell us about how vocal learning and language in humans may have evolved?

The tragedy of Triturus

During the course Popular Science Writing, students are asked to write an article based on a scientific talk, a practice that is close to our hearts. This week, an article about an eccentric newt, written by Dana Lefèbvre.

A partnership under the sea

During the course Popular Science Writing, students are asked to write an article based on a scientific talk, a practice that is close to our hearts. This week, an article about the emperor shrimp by Belana van Wijngaarden.

Fighting fire with fire

During the course Popular Science Writing, students are asked to write an article based on a scientific talk, a practice that is close to our hearts. This week, an article about the pest control of the Asian knotweed by Anne-Fleur Oskamp.

Do we come from Mars?

The search for the origin of life by Kosuke Fujishima makes you think about extraordinary business like our own possible beginning on Mars, inter-galactic wars and the cradle of Earth.

Is oxytocin all we need?

Before you start concocting your own love potion, it might be a good idea to dive into the chemistry behind love. A scientific view on one of the drivers behind this complex emotion.

Leiden Student Journal: A serendipitous finding

In Leiden Student Journal LSM features a student whose research or internship has lead to a scientific publication. In this article: Maarten Lubbers' Laboulbeniales

About becoming a botanical illustrator and why it’s worth it

After studying Biology at Leiden University, Esmée Winkel completed a master’s degree in Scientific Illustration. Since then, her work has received several awards, including three gold medals from the Royal Horticultural Society in London.