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Leading science journalists provide a weekly one-minute commentary on the latest developments in the science of brain and behavior. For a full-length, weekly podcast you can subscribe to Science Talk: The Podcast of Scientific American. To view all our archived podcasts please visit: www.scientificamerican.com/podcast

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Meat-Eating Is Viewed as More of a Man's Game


A recent study finds that we tend to view meat consumption as being more masculine than vegetarianism. Christie Nicholson report..


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Monday, May 14, 2012

When Pro-Vaccine Messaging Backfires


A recent study shows that strong pro-vaccine messaging might have an unintended impact. Christie Nicholson reports..


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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Shut Off E-Mail to Ease Work Stress


Workers who turned off their e-mail had lower stress and did less multitasking compared with co-workers who left their in-boxes ..


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Monday, April 30, 2012

Keeping Secrets Weighs You Down, Literally


New research finds that keeping a secret can make you feel as if you are physically burdened. Christie Nicholson reports..


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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

If We Feel Too Busy, It's Probably Due to Having Too Much Free Time


A forthcoming study finds that keeping busy with selfless tasks greatly expands our perception of how much time we have. Christi..


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Monday, April 16, 2012

Men Who Hold a Gun Appear Taller and Stronger


Research finds that men are perceived to be strong and large if they are carrying a deadly weapon. Christie Nicholson reports..


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Monday, April 9, 2012

We Tend to Underestimate How Much We Weigh


New research has found significant discrepancies between how much people think they weigh and how much they actually weigh. Chri..


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Monday, March 26, 2012

Ability to Learn Is Affected by the Timing of Sleep


Researchers find that how soon we sleep after learning new information impacts how well we retain it. Christie Nicholson reports..


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Sunday, March 18, 2012

Mind Wandering Is Linked To Your Working Memory


A new study has found a strong correlation between how much your mind wanders and your working memory capacity. Christie Nichols..


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Monday, March 12, 2012

How To Gain Self Control


New research finds a relatively simple method to increase your capacity for self-control. Christie Nicholson reports..


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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Hunger Affects What We See


When our body needs something, like food, the brain tends to open a fast track for perceiving that specific thing. Christie Nich..


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Monday, February 27, 2012

Dehydration Affects Women's Moods


Two recent studies find that dehydration not only affects your body, but your mood as well. Christie Nicholson reports..


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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Why Online Dating Doesn't Work


A team of psychologists reviewed online dating sites and their conclusions are not promising. Christie Nicholson reports..


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Monday, February 13, 2012

If Time Is Money Then Free Time Is Frustrating


If we think of time as money we might be undermining our ability to enjoy free time. Christie Nicholson reports..


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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

More Than One Blow for a Concussion in Football


A recent study shows that it's multiple blows to the head that lead to a concussion in football. Christie Nicholson reports..


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