International Equal Pay Day: UvA EB research on the gender pay gap and beyond

Female and male primates often form close bonds, but not purely out of affection. Close relationships usually evolve when there is a clear benefit for both parties, with protection and reproductive control playing key roles. A new study, led by primatologists Liesbeth Sterck from Utrecht University and Julia Ostner from the University of Göttingen, provides theoretical insights in how these bonds are formed. The study, published today, underlines the decisive role that females play.

Problematic substance use occurs relatively frequently in people with a mild intellectual disability. But the mainstream addiction care is not always effective for this group.

The 2020 Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstrations in the United States reduced racial prejudice among white Americans, at least temporarily. This is according to research by social psychologist Max Primbs.

Researchers from the Faculty of S&T at the University of Twente have shown a novel approach for the design of efficient solar fuel devices. Research performed by graduated PhD candidate Kaijian Zhu shows that reducing the light-induced twisting of molecules can turn hydrogen generation on.