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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.'

How do you protect teenagers with smartphones from the negative impact of social media? And is that even necessary? Setting a minimum age limit is increasingly being suggested, but opinions on the matter are divided.

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.