Why scientists had people watch videos of themselves doing karaoke until they blushed

Why scientists had people watch videos of themselves doing karaoke until they blushed

As It Happens6:19What bad karaoke tells us about the science of blushing When researchers set out to learn what happens to our brains when we blush, they faced a conundrum — how could they sufficiently humiliate their study’s subjects as they lay alone in a dark MRI machine? “We were thinking, well, what can we … Read more

Stressed at work? Anxious about the wider world? You might be part of ‘The Great Exhaustion’

Stressed at work? Anxious about the wider world? You might be part of ‘The Great Exhaustion’

Cost of Living76:40:00The Great Exhaustion For years, Sabrina Royal worked with one of Canada’s big banks. She worked her way up from an entry-level job to a management position. But that’s when her hours started getting out of hand. “When it was good, I was working 8 a.m. to about 6:30 p.m.,” Royal, 42, told … Read more

Heal your broken heart with science — plus ice cream and good wine

Heal your broken heart with science — plus ice cream and good wine

Anyone who’s experienced the heartbreak of a relationship ending knows it can be emotionally devastating. But scientists have found that a breakup also has physical effects on our brains — and our bodies.  In Love Hurts: The Science of Heartbreak, a documentary from The Nature of Things, Anthony Morgan speaks with researchers and scientists to … Read more