SciFri Radio: Psychology

SciFri Radio: Tune Deafness and the Brain
What's going on in the brains of tune deaf people who just can't distinguish a correct note from an incorrect one?

SciFri Radio: Persuasive Technologies
How can devices, environments, or computer programs be designed to change how people behave? We'll talk about the field of 'persuasive technology.'

SciFri Radio: The Body Has A Mind of Its Own
How your body sees itself -- and the world around it -- may have a big influence on how it behaves.

SciFri Radio: Political Snap Decisions
Researchers have found that snap decisions about how 'competent' a politician looks, based solely on a picture of the politician's face, are good...

SciFri Radio: Why It's Hard To Admit To Being Wrong
Do you have a hard time admitting you were wrong? Turns out it's really not your fault.

Particles of Science

This Just In

Baseball players beware: Maple baseball bats do not out-perform ash bats at the plate, according to SciFri's baseball bat experts Brian Boltz and Lloyd Smith. Ash bats wear down differently than maple--but neither bat hits the ball farther. Listen

Tweets from Mars

Mars addict? Read the latest mini-updates from the Mars Phoenix Lander through Twitter. Get your fix here.

Talking about Climate

Montclair State University hosted a panel called "The Environment and Sustainability, the Next 100 Years"--watch Ira, Michael Oppenheimer and others sound off on climate change.

Live Maps

Last month, Microsoft rolled out a few upgrades its mapping service Live Maps--including new and improved 3D views and RSS feeds for neighborhoods. It's worth checking out.

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?

SciFri Videos: Psychology

Video: Macaque Research
On April 13, 2007, Ira spoke with the playwright of and science advisor for the play "Serendib," which tells the story of scientists studying...

Video: Virtual Worlds
While Ira was on the air chatting about virtual worlds, his avatar made a visit to Second Life to meet listeners. More than 100 avatars turned out...

Video: Oliver Sacks on Music and the Brain
What does being struck by lightening have to do with musical ability? Find out. Ira speaks with author and neurologist Oliver Sacks about music and...