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Only 29% of Dutch voters say they trust politics. Why is that? And what are the differences within the Netherlands? Research at the University of Amsterdam reveals a nuanced picture.

Is it possible to tell a complex story without using a single word? Researcher Charles Forceville analysed the wordless graphic novel Sens. Forceville: 'Sens demonstrates the power of communicating visually.'

A recent study among nearly 1,000 Dutch women reveals split opinions. Some women avoid hormonal contraception because of possible side effects. Others use them precisely because of those side effects, such as fewer menstrual complaints, even when they are not sexually active.