Science Health & Safety Salty much? These brain cells decide when tasty becomes blech 5:00am November 23, 2023 by Jon Hamilton Scientists say two separate brain circuits control how much salt we consume. Add to Listen QueueListen Now
Health & Safety Religion Politics & Government Science World News Lessons from brain science — and history's peacemakers — for resolving conflicts 6:00am November 04, 2023 by Yuki Noguchi Humans instinctually forge loyalties to groups to survive. Being aware of these impulses can help us deescalate arguments and find common ground. Some notable leaders in history show us how it's done. Add to Listen QueueListen Now
Science Health & Safety Music & Culture Why beautiful sadness — in music, in art — evokes a special pleasure 3:51pm September 08, 2023 by Jon Hamilton People seek out art and music that combine sadness and beauty. Scientists and artists say there's good reason why we're drawn to it. Add to Listen QueueListen Now
Science Health & Safety Having an out-of-body experience? Blame this sausage-shaped piece of your brain 3:37pm July 05, 2023 by Jon Hamilton An obscure bit of brain tissue appears critical to both out-of-body experiences and our sense of being anchored to a physical self.