Brains
Rina Bliss: how intelligence can expand
Dr Rina Bliss' new book examines the nature of intelligence and its elasticity. In Rethinking Intelligence - A Radical New Understanding of Our Human Potential Rina challenges the conventional wisdom… Audio
Is dishonesty really contagious?
A recent study in Scientific American suggested that people tend to lie when they're in groups, especially when profit is concerned. Professor of Psychology Marc Wilson is with us to discuss whether… Audio
Is any amount of coffee safe for baby during pregnancy?
Too much coffee during pregnancy could lead to kids having behavioural issues later in life. That's the takeaway from a new study which found that caffeine consumed during pregnancy can change… Audio
Using music as medicine
New research has revealed that music could be prescribed to help us focus, feel happier, relax and overcome sadness. Lyz Cooper is the founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy and conducted the… Audio
Brain rules for living and ageing well - John Medina
Developmental molecular biologist John Medina has the low down on how our brains work and why we should redesign our schools and workplaces to match. He also has tips for ageing well. Audio
Never ask a boy 'why?'
Science communication student Mary Rabbidge takes a look at the brains of teenage boys, to find out why they behave the way they do. Audio
Steve Miller: protecting premature babies' brains
Professor Steven Miller's an expert on brain development in premature babies. He's studied, through MRI, children's neurological issues when they arrive before their due dates. He's in New Zealand… Audio
Prof Phil Fisher: 'the process of serve and return'
Professor Phil Fisher is an expert in children's neurobiological and psychological development. He was in NZ as the keynote speaker for a conference run by the Brainwave Trust. He says withholding… Audio
Besties brains are alike
Ever feel like your friends just get you? They can be the only ones that understand your strange sense of humour or weird takes on the latest TV show. A new study suggests it could be because actually… Audio
Hunger pangs: solving the secrets of appetite
Scientists from the University of Warwick think they've unlocked some important keys to understanding our appetite and how some foods can make you feel full more quickly than others. Audio
What shark's brains can teach us
What can the brains of sharks tell us about our own brains? You might think not much but actually we have more in common with our aquatic neighbours than you might think. Audio
Filtering distraction - key to success
Neuropsycholgist Paul Corballis talks about the way our brains perceive the world, how we recognise faces, and whether or not we can really multi-task. Audio
Neuroplasticity and healing childrens' brains
Nathan Mikaere Wallis is founder of X Factor Education in Christchurch. He was formerly with the Brain Wave Trust and has been a lecturer at the Christchurch College of Education, lecturing in human… Audio
Naked Science: Positive thinking
Dr Chris Smith on why kangaroos are left handed! Also how replaying positive images and thinking positive thoughts could help reverse the symptoms of depression. Audio
Mel Goodale: echolocation and the brain
Director of the Brain and Mind Institute at the University of Western Ontario whose research on the brains of blind people who use echolocation has discovered how their brains have been rewired so… Audio
From Whence There Was Relativity
The curious story of the brain of German-born theoretical physicist Albert Einstein, as parts of this human organ are now able to be viewed as slides at the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians… Audio
Great myths of the brain
Christian Jarrett tackles some of the bunkum being spouted about neuroscience in his book 'Great Myths of the Brain'. Audio