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The gap between rich and poor is growing in the Netherlands. More people are dropping out of society. Political philosopher Jamie van der Klaauw explains why.

Summers are getting hotter, especially in cities where concrete dominates the landscape. To deal with these consequences, the Rotterdam HeatLab was created.

The Science Hub publishes a free, digital activity book with the aim of making science accessible to elementary school students

There are many misconceptions about youth crime. Criminologist Jeroen van den Broek investigates the correlation between rap music and youth violence.

Can films and TV series help people come out and increase positive attitudes towards the queer community? PhD candidate Bartosz Zerebecki is researching this.

Children have not fundamentally changed, but parents and society have: five researchers share their knowledge on raising kids.

Teresa de la Hera explores how games can drive sustainable eating by turning complex behaviour change into simple, engaging steps.

According to professor Frank van Oort, prosperity is more than rich people with a good job and a big house. He explained this during the Rotterdamlezing 2025.

How can people grow old healthily and safely in their own neighbourhood? Prof.dr. Jane Murray Cramm (ESHPM) does research into this.

Did you know that music not only can affect your mood, but also affect the pain, anxiety and stress that patients experience?