SciFri Radio: Psychology

SciFri Radio: What Grosses You Out?
Rachel Herz discusses her book That’s Disgusting: Unraveling the Mysteries of Repulsion.

SciFri Radio: Be Here Now: Meditation For The Body And Brain
Oxford University clinical psychologist Mark Williams talks about his new book Mindfulness.

SciFri Radio: One Scholar’s Take On The Power of The Placebo
New research suggests placebos may have the power to heal in certain applications.

SciFri Radio: Making Resolutions That Stick In 2012
A psychologist says willpower may be the key to keeping your new year’s resolutions.

SciFri Radio: Treating Stress, Speech Disorders With Music
Neurologists and therapists discuss how music therapy works, and the state of the science behind it.

SciFri Radio: Rats Show Empathy, By Freeing Trapped Companions
A study in Science suggests primates aren’t the only mammals with empathy.

SciFri Radio: Combatting Depression With Meditation, Diet
Dr. Andrew Weil discusses antidepressant alternatives in his book Spontaneous Happiness.

SciFri Radio: A Tale Of Two Addicts: Freud, Halsted And Cocaine
Medical historian Howard Markel discusses his book An Anatomy of Addiction.

SciFri Radio: Strangers Can Spot Genetic Disposition For Empathy
Neuroscientist Sarina Saturn discusses the oxytocin receptor gene and its evolution across cultures.

SciFri Radio: Cure Winter Blues With Light Therapy--Or The Beach
Psychiatrist Richard A. Friedman discusses several effective treatments for the winter blues.

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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?