60-second Mind
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 8:56:37
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Synopsis
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
Episodes
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Generosity Can Breed Contempt
24/09/2013 Duration: 01minIn a group experiment, members who donated the least and the most to the community were both ostracized. Amy Kraft reports
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Babies Know Animals Have Gushy Insides
15/09/2013 Duration: 01minIt appears we might be born with the knowledge that living things have insides and are not hollow. Christie Nicholson reports
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When to Catch a Lie via Text
09/09/2013 Duration: 01minA recent experiment finds that when people are about to lie via digital text they take longer to construct their words. Christie Nicholson reports
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We Probably Won't Recycle Shredded Paper
03/09/2013 Duration: 01minTurns out that if we think something looks like trash then we probably won't bother recycling it. Christie Nicholson reports
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Limit Youth Football Practice Hits For Brain Health
18/08/2013 Duration: 01minChanges in youth football practices cut total hits to the head in half, while leaving game situations unaffected. Ingrid Wickelgren reports.
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Portion-Size Label Influences Ingestion Intake
03/08/2013 Duration: 01minPeople ate less of a portion of food if it was labeled "double-size" rather than "regular." Karen Hopkin reports
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Social Status Affects Who We Choose to Believe
28/07/2013 Duration: 01minWhen it comes to news or political statements, the more powerful the speaker the more we are likely to believe them. Christie Nicholson reports
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Happiness During Teen Years Predicts Happiness as Adults
22/07/2013 Duration: 01minA survey of thousands finds that our mood during the young adult years is a good predictor of later happiness in retirement. Christie Nicholson reports
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What Fighting Couples Want
15/07/2013 Duration: 01minFighting couples don't want an apology, but rather for one partner to relinquish power. Christie Nicholson reports
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Expansive Postures May Lead Us to Dishonesty
09/07/2013 Duration: 01minA study finds that large, expansive body postures may influence people's honesty. Christie Nicholson reports
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Training Can Increase Empathy
24/06/2013 Duration: 01minA particular type of meditation training led study subjects to become more altruistic. Christie Nicholson reports
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Memory Loss during Menopause
12/06/2013 Duration: 01minMany women complained about memory loss during menopause, but a recent study provides the evidence. Christie Nicholson reports
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The Quirk of a High IQ
06/06/2013 Duration: 01minIt seems that those with high IQs have a beneficial quirk in their ability to perceive a moving scene. Christie Nicholson
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How to Enjoy Your Decision
22/05/2013 Duration: 01minWhen facing a lot of choice, it is best to decide on one option and then physically shut off all others. Christie Nicholson reports
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Inside the Mind of a Psychopath
14/05/2013 Duration: 01minThe brains of psychopaths react differently to images of someone being hurt than the brains of non-psychopaths. Christie Nicholson reports
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Money Is Valued Differently Depending on How It's Earned
08/05/2013 Duration: 01minWe tend to diminish the value of money earned through questionable means. Christie Nicholson reports
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Green Spaces Promote Happier Communities
29/04/2013 Duration: 01minA long-term survey of more than 10,000 people finds that green spaces make for better moods. Christie Nicholson reports
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Memory Improves with Sleep
15/04/2013 Duration: 01minSleep plays a crucial role in better memory. Christie Nicholson reports
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Being Monkey in the Middle Is Stressful
10/04/2013 Duration: 01minA recent study of macaque monkeys finds that those who are of middle status tend to experience the most stress. Christie Nicholson reports
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Unhealthy Eating Leaves You in a Bad Mood
02/04/2013 Duration: 01minIf you are in a bad mood don't try to comfort yourself with unhealthy food. Christie Nicholson reports