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Keith Hengen, Washington University St. Louis – Sleep Resets the Brain’s Operating SystemKeith Hengen, Washington University St. Louis – Sleep Resets the Brain’s Operating System
Why do we need to sleep? Keith Hengen, assistant professor in the department of biology at Washington University in St. Louis, delves into our brain …
2 years, 3 months ago
Ayse Zarakol, University of Cambridge – Lessons From Historical World Orders for our Current CrisisAyse Zarakol, University of Cambridge – Lessons From Historical World Orders for our Current Crisis
Looking back in history can help us solve the problems of today. Ayse Zarakol, professor of international relations at the University of Cambridge, t…
2 years, 3 months ago
Laurence Hurst, University of Bath – Variety of Attitudes to ScienceLaurence Hurst, University of Bath – Variety of Attitudes to Science
Why is there such a large variety of attitudes to even well-evidenced science? Laurence Hurst, professor of evolutionary genetics at the University o…
2 years, 3 months ago
Garriy Shteynberg, University of Tennessee-Knoxville – Sharing Attention Across Societal DividesGarriy Shteynberg, University of Tennessee-Knoxville – Sharing Attention Across Societal Divides
Shared attention can be key to bridging the gaps between us in society. Garriy Shteynberg, associate professor of psychology at the University of Ten…
2 years, 3 months ago
Kaitlin Woolley, Cornell University – Highlighting Short-Term Costs Reduces Unhealthy BehaviorKaitlin Woolley, Cornell University – Highlighting Short-Term Costs Reduces Unhealthy Behavior
How do we stop our unhealthy behaviors? Kaitlin Woolley, associate professor of marketing at the SC Johnson College of business at Cornell University…
2 years, 3 months ago
James Dawes, Macalester College – Virtue and Video GamesJames Dawes, Macalester College – Virtue and Video Games
Video games can get a bad rap at times, but they can bring benefits to those who play them. James Dawes, DeWitt Wallace professor of English at Macal…
2 years, 3 months ago
Dorian Rhea Debussy, The Ohio State University – LGBTQ+ Workers Want More Than PinkwashingDorian Rhea Debussy, The Ohio State University – LGBTQ+ Workers Want More Than Pinkwashing
LGBTQ+ workers want more than companies appearing to support causes at work. Dorian Rhea Debussy, lecturer of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies …
2 years, 3 months ago
Shuang-Ye Wu, University of Dayton – Global Warming and Weather DisastersShuang-Ye Wu, University of Dayton – Global Warming and Weather Disasters
Global warming has contributed to a record number of weather and climate disasters. Shuang-Ye Wu, professor and chair of the Department of Geology an…
2 years, 3 months ago
Elisa Sobo, San Diego State University – What is a Sound Bath? Guidelines on Getting a Good OneElisa Sobo, San Diego State University – What is a Sound Bath? Guidelines on Getting a Good One
Sound baths have become all the rage to increase your health; but what does science say? Elisa Sobo, professor of anthropology at San Diego State Uni…
2 years, 3 months ago
Jane Gifkins, Griffith University – Switching Off From WorkJane Gifkins, Griffith University – Switching Off From Work
Switching off after work has a lot of benefits, but it’s easier said than done. Jane Gifkins, Research fellow at Griffith University, examines the be…
2 years, 3 months ago