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Researchers at UNLV study psychedelic drugs for use in mental health

Apr 26, 2022

Psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, LSD and mescaline are illegal in most of the country, considered Schedule 1 drugs by the federal government

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Protests outside public officials' homes: The need for more communication

Dec 13, 2021

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Kyle Rittenhouse listens as Judge Bruce Schroeder talks about how the jury will view video during deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse's trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse on Wednesday in Kenosha, Wisc.

The Rittenhouse jurors watch video, but that can't be counted on to prevent bias

Nov 19, 2021
Psychology experts say like any jury, the 12 men and women tasked with deciding the Kyle Rittenhouse case come into the courtroom with their own biases that affect how they view evidence.
Fifth Street

October 8, 2020

Oct 08, 2020
Vegas' Restaurant Recession | Integrated Healthcare | The Obsession of The Ringmaster | COVID Superintroverts
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How Couples Are Navigating The Tricky Waters of Coronavirus Isolation

May 01, 2020

“It’s YOUR turn to take the kids outside.”

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Can A Research Accelerator Solve The Psychology Replication Crisis?

Dec 13, 2019
For decades, psychology researchers have failed to reproduce findings with similar experiments. This lack of replicability is a big problem for the field. A new global effort is working to solve it.
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Goats and Soda
Saint Augustine was among the saints who pushed some of the bans and policies that may have paved the way for a breakdown of extended family networks in Western Europe during the Middle Ages.

Western Individualism May Have Roots In The Medieval Church's Obsession With Incest

Nov 07, 2019
Researchers combed Vatican archives to find records of how ancient church policies shaped Western values and family structures today.
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A More Supportive Therapy Option For The LGBTQ Community

Nov 06, 2019

Mental illness and suicide are massive problems in Nevada, especially for LGBTQ people. 

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Hidden Brain

Death And The Great Beyond: How We Grapple With The Idea Of Dying

Sep 26, 2019
There's an event we were all invited to the day we were born. Attendance is mandatory. But we'd rather not think about it. On this week's radio show, the lengths we go to to avoid thoughts of death.
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Even if optimism doesn't come naturally, it can be taught, researchers say. Therapists can help you practice reframing your expectations, to cultivate a sunnier outlook.

Optimists For The Win: Finding The Bright Side Might Help You Live Longer

Sep 01, 2019
Pessimists may suspect this finding, but researchers who tracked the health outcomes of thousands of adults across many years found optimists were much more likely to reach 85. Optimism is teachable.
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Michigan State University doctoral student Mike Morrison has a redesign for scientific posters to spell out their main point in big, easy-to-read letters.

To Save The Science Poster, Researchers Want To Kill It And Start Over

Jun 11, 2019
Scientists often share their latest research on posters displayed at big conferences. Posters are a long-standing tradition, but one reformer says they're mostly terrible and need to change.
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Hidden Brain
The myth that vaccines cause autism has persisted, even though the facts paint an entirely different story.

Facts Aren't Enough: The Psychology Of False Beliefs

May 09, 2019
Sometimes, when we believe something, no amount of data can change our minds. This week, why we cling to our beliefs — even when they're wrong.
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A young Maya Shankar.

Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year

Dec 27, 2018
The turn of the year is a time when we set the old aside and welcomed the new into our lives. When one chapter ends, another begins.
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A researcher showed people a picture of The Thinker in an effort to study the link between analytical thinking and religious disbelief. In hindsight, the researcher called his study design "silly". The study could not be reproduced.

In Psychology And Other Social Sciences, Many Studies Fail The Reproducibility Test

Aug 27, 2018
Many social sciences experiments couldn't be reproduced in a new study, thus calling into question their findings. The field of social science is pushing hard to improve its scientific rigor.
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This Is Your Brain On Ads: How Media Companies Hijack Your Attention

Apr 27, 2018
How many ads have you encountered today? On this week's radio show, we discuss the insidiousness of advertising in American media.
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The Psychology Of Fake News

Mar 27, 2018
How can we succeed in creating and perpetuating a culture that values and promotes truth? Cognitive scientist Tania Lombrozo considers the science of fake news — and how to protect ourselves.
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Code Switch
Positive stereotypes can make people feel like failures if they don't fulfill them.

'Strong' Black Woman? 'Smart' Asian Man? The Downside To Positive Stereotypes

Feb 17, 2018
It's not hard to spin a positive stereotype as a compliment. But making any generalization about a group is a slippery slope.
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NBC's "The Good Place" cast during the Aug. 2, 2016. press appearance (left to right): William Jackson Harper, Ted Danson, D'Arcy Carden, Kristen Bell, Jameela Jamil, Manny Jacinto.

The Good Psychology In 'The Good Place'

Oct 23, 2017
Despite my skepticism at the outset, for a light and amusing TV sitcom "The Good Place" does a pretty good job with philosophy — and a pretty good job with human psychology, too, says Tania Lombrozo.
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Parents can phrase advice to their teens about coping with stress in ways that also help teenagers imagine the perspectives of others.

'When I Was Your Age' And Other Pitfalls Of Talking To Teens About Stress

Apr 16, 2017
Helping teenagers develop cognitive empathy, the ability to understand another person's perspective, can allow them to cope with stress better. But whether they accept help can be all in the phrasing.
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How Playing Tetris Tames The Trauma Of A Car Crash

Apr 09, 2017
Researchers were able to dial down painful recollections of a car crash by having people play the video game Tetris while in the emergency room. The technique makes use of the malleability of memory.
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Give Thanks For Siblings: They Can Make Us Healthier And Happier

Nov 24, 2016
Sibling relationships are usually the longest-lived family ties, and most adults say they're close to their siblings. That closeness can shelter and sustain us through life's perils and joys.
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The Two-Way
One of the pigeons in a study that found the birds could distinguish dozens of words.

Can Pigeons Spell? New Study Suggests They Can Recognize Words

Sep 22, 2016
The smartest pigeon learned to recognize about 60 four-letter words. It's the first time an orthographic brain has been recorded in a nonprimate.
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Science
Michigan Wolverines fans do the wave in support of their team as it faces the Brigham Young Cougars at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 26, 2015, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

The Physics And Psychology Of 'The Wave' At Sporting Events

Aug 15, 2016
You may love or hate "the wave" as it sweeps through spectators at baseball, football and soccer games. But physicists say the synchronized action shows how humans are like particles.
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Jayson Brown of Sterling, Va., portrays Predator from the 1987 film. Brown has spent the past two years working on his costume, which includes a Predator ring that he wears even when he's not cosplaying. Brown's daughter Skyla Brown is dressed as the Que

Cosplayers Use Costume To Unleash Their Superpowers

Jul 23, 2016
A shy woman becomes a brave warrior princess. A man calls on Captain America to help him lose 45 pounds. In costume role play they become part of a community where they can transform themselves.
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Invisibilia: The Unbearable Lightness Of Footwear

Jul 22, 2016
When we invented shoes, we slipped a surface between ourselves and the world. Ever wonder if this is the moment mankind fell from grace? No? Well, for better or worse, NPR's Colin Dwyer has.

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