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Inside the social minds of chimps and bonobos, with Laura Simone Lewis, PhD
Jan 21, 2026Most of us could look at a decades-old yearbook and recognize many of the faces of our former classmates -- but humans aren't the only ones with this remarkable ability. Laura Simone Lewis, PhD, of th...
Precision mental health and personalized treatment, with Leanne Williams, PhD, and Zachary Cohen, PhD
Jan 14, 2026Depression and anxiety look very different from one person to the next, and finding the right treatment can be a trial-and-error process. But researchers are working to change that. Leanne Williams, P...
How will AI companions change our human relationships? With Ashleigh Golden, PsyD, and Rachel Wood, PhD
Jan 07, 2026What does it mean to have an AI boyfriend or girlfriend, or to turn to an AI friend for emotional support? Ashleigh Golden, PsyD, and Rachel Wood, PhD, discuss the rise of AI companions and how they m...
Encore: The benefits of being bilingual, with Viorica Marian, PhD
Dec 31, 2025More than half the world’s population speaks more than one language. Viorica Marian, PhD, of Northwestern University, talks about why speaking multiple languages may have far-reaching cognitive benefi...
Encore: Learning to embrace winter, with Kari Leibowitz, PhD
Dec 24, 2025Are you dreading the cold, dark months ahead? In Scandinavia, where the winters are among the coldest and darkest on earth, many people look forward to winter as a time of coziness, beauty, and rest. ...
How competition drives our behavior, with Stephen Garcia, PhD
Dec 17, 2025From classrooms to boardrooms, from sports to social media, we’re constantly sizing ourselves up against other people -- and being sized up in return. Dr. Stephen Garcia discusses what drives some peo...
What moral psychology has to say about charitable giving, with Joshua Greene, PhD
Dec 10, 2025It’s December, which means it’s peak season for charitable donations. But how do you decide which organizations to support? Joshua Greene, PhD, discusses how people make moral choices and the implicat...
Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD
Dec 03, 2025In an age of increasing distractions, researchers have found that spending time in nature can be an antidote that helps us restore our focus and attention. Marc Berman, PhD, talks about why natural en...
How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD
Nov 26, 2025Studies have shown that gratitude can help us cope with challenges and is good for our relationships and our health. But figuring out how to foster gratitude in kids isn't always easy or obvious. Andr...
When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD
Nov 19, 2025For people with misophonia, certain sounds – like chewing, coughing or pen clicking – can trigger strong emotional reactions including anxiety, disgust and rage. Heather Hansen, PhD, director of the M...