Aggression
Healing anger and aggression in children
All kids have angry reactions, and most parents can largely accept these when they can see the cause. But some kids seem to explode for no apparent reason. What's going on? And how can parents and… Audio
Why we're so bad at daydreaming - and how to fix it
Are you a daydreamer? Many of us were as children, but as adults we find it increasingly harder to be pleasantly lost in our thoughts. Nick Buttrick was part of a team that published a study on… Audio
The Sleep-Deprived Masculinity Stereotype
Sleep deprivation is more common among men than women. Researchers at the University of Oregon believe this is due to "The Sleep-Deprived Masculinity Stereotype". Co-author Nathan Warren is with us to… Audio
How humankind has become an increasingly peaceful species
Homo sapiens can be the nicest of species and also the nastiest, according to Harvard University biological anthropologist Professor Richard Wrangham. He joins the show to discuss his book, The… Audio
Pop music has as much lyrical aggression as rap
A study from the University of Missouri has shown that bubbly pop music now has just as much lyrical aggression as its rock and hip hop counterparts. Dr Cynthia Frisby joins the show to look at the… Audio
George Baker sentenced to another 21 months in jail
Notorious prisoner George Baker, who threatened a guard with a shank, has been sentenced to an extra 21 months in jail. Auckland court reporter Edward Gay reports. Audio