Big Brains: All Episodes

Renowned psychologist examines how mindfulness can transform our well-being

The complicated history of how we read—and ways it sparked the Reading Wars and anti-science rhetoric

Examining the possibilities—and the dangers—of this rapidly developing technology

Scholar explains the neuroscience of how listening to and playing music builds our mind

Scholar examines the power of language—and how you use it—can change your life

Economist proposes redesign of U.S. system to create universal coverage in an affordable way

Scholar of Byzantine era uncovers the lost history about queer and trans lives in the Middle Ages

Biologist’s innovative research on how cells rebuild themselves could be the future of regenerative medicine

Economist examines how investments in early childhood help kids flourish

Scholar and critic discusses how politics in food and processed foods is impacting our health