Two psychologists from Iowa State University join the program. Their whose research seeks to improve accuracy in witness and suspect testimony in the criminal justice system. Professor of psychology Zlatan Krizan discusses how sleep deprivation may influence confessions and witness statements, while associate professor of psychology Andrew Smith explains how video recording of eyewitness suspect lineups could improve confidence in those practices and assist in criminal trials. Later, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine researcher Colin Kenny explains how using zebrafish in research can help to better understand a rare eye cancer and improve treatment.
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A look at dry January, plus a study by University of Iowa researchers shows a link between the location of a brain injury to levels in depression in patients. -
Forgiveness can be big or small, but even in small things forgiveness can have a powerful effect on mental health, physical health and happiness. -
Humans uphold innovators like heroes, but an Iowa psychology professor argues there is little understanding of how they reached their moment of genius.
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Police lineups to identify suspects have been around for decades.
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On October 1st, 1982 Rhonda Lyons was among 12 people who died after a mass shooting in the Mother Lode Bar in Sacramento California. At the time, "mass shooting" was not the household term it is today.
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'Aurora' tells the story of a psychiatrist who was publicly revealed as the doctor of a mass shooterDr. Lynne Fenton discusses the psychiatric treatment she provided James Holmes before the 2012 shooting in Aurora, CO, her inability to thwart his killing rampage, and her thoughts on how to prevent future mass shootings.
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Why do we sleep? Why do we dream? How do sleep and dreams shape our memories?
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Host Ben Kieffer discusses the health effects of prolonged cannabis use, including recreational use.
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Though Iowans are far from the ocean, powerful hurricanes can still impact the Midwest.