SciFri Radio: Psychology

SciFri Radio: Cannibalism
We hear about the history and anthropology surrounding the consumption of human flesh.

SciFri Radio: Frans de Waal and 'The Age of Empathy'
Where does empathy come from - and can animals be empathetic? In this segment, primatologist Frans de Waal joins us to discuss the topic.

SciFri Radio: Primate Music
There's research on whales singing and birds dancing, but what about monkeys and apes? In this segment, we'll look at the musical abilities of our...

SciFri Radio: The Science of Decision-Making
Paper or plastic? Steak or salmon? Stay or go? Every day, we make thousands of decisions, most minor, some major. But how does your brain make the...

SciFri Radio: Why We Trust
Almost all obituaries of the late Walter Cronkite referred to how trusted he was. But why do we trust some people and not others?

SciFri Radio: Same-Sex Behavior in the Animal Kingdom
A review of the literature suggests that same-sex behaviors may occur in many animal species.

SciFri Radio: The Life and Legacy of Stanley Milgram
We'll talk about the life and contributions of the pioneering social scientist.

SciFri Radio: The Modern Dog
In this hour of Science Friday, we're going to the dogs, literally.

SciFri Radio: Buying Experiences, Not Things, May Increase Happiness
Psychologists say buying experiences, not things, can can make you happier.

SciFri Radio: Gullibility
Can science explain why some swindles are so successful?

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SciFri Newsbriefs: Psychology

Newsbrief: Follow Your Nose
A man's sweat can change a woman's body chemistry.

Newsbrief: Private Ear
Using a timed recorder, researchers eavesdrop on private conversations to find out how (and how much) people talk.

Newsbrief: Bird Brains Revealed
Scientists look at the brains of songbirds for clues to human speech impediments.

Newsbrief: Mapping the Social Brain
What goes through your head when you hear about your reputation, or social status?