Students publish popular science articles
Students publish popular science articles
Published on 22-01-2026 16:00
As part of the course Professional Skills - Science Communication, students write their own popular science articles. We have published a selection of three articles from the first semester.
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Brain-rot and you: is short form content affecting your health?
Larissa McGinn wrote about 'brain-rot', and how technology shapes our brain health:
"With simple strategies to prevent information overload, we can keep technology as a tool rather than a trap. Encouraging healthier screen habits not only helps us now but also teaches future generations to build a balanced relationship with technology."
Larissa McGinnStudent
The Inevitable Fate of the Queen Conch
Sterre de Bruin wrote about the queen conch, a marine sea snail found throughout the Caribbean and the Florida Keys, and which holds a special place there.
"Even though the rulebook has fallen short, we have the power to replace it with science-based protections, giving the queen conch a chance to rewrite their fate that once seemed inevitable."
Sterre de BruinStudent
Beyond the Gold Standard: Understanding the Pitfalls of Forensic DNA Evicende
Frankie Gloerfelt-Tarp wrote about DNA's use as forensic evidence:
"DNA, friend or foe? Innocent or guilty, does it even matter? We’ve been told DNA is the ultimate truth in the courtroom as unique, unbreakable and infallible. But what if this “gold standard” isn’t always as solid as it seems?"
Frankie Gloerfelt-TarpStudent
Professional Skills - Science Communications
This course aims to bridge the gap between academia and the outside world. Science communicators want to explain, spark interest or even convince their audience of the relevance of scientific research. If you want to know more about it, check it out in the course catalogue.