* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. What do Tourette syndrome, heroin addiction and social media obsession all have in common? They converge in an area...

The revolution that made music more marketable, more personal and easier to pirate began ... at the dawn of the 19th century. José Bowen outlines how new printing technology and an improved piano gave rise to the first music industry.

Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can improve the lives of everyone affected, but the complex network of causes make it incredibly difficult to predict. At TEDxPeachtree, Ami Klin describes a new early detection method that...

Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs...

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Meeting new people is exciting, but also kind of overwhelming and you might have found yourself wondering if they really liked you. But turns out, they do really like you most of the time, and you might be just too hard on yourself.

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How do sociologists study and understand social interaction? Today we’ll explain the language sociologists use to discuss how we interact with the social world. What are statuses and roles? How are they different? How do you acquire...

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Help The University of Illinois Emergency Dean Fundref='https://odos.illinois.edu/give/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Fund Recently one of my students asked me how COVID affected my mental health as an educator and here is my...

Discover the quirky history of the revolving door, invented to avoid social interactions and improve energy efficiency.

This video investigates our complex relationship with smartphones, from the convenience they offer to the potential for dependency. It features experiments and expert opinions on how smartphones influence our physical health, social...

Discover the quirky history of the revolving door, invented to avoid social interactions and improve energy efficiency.

Studies indicate that 1 in 5 Americans always or often feel lonely or socially isolated. The overall impact of loneliness on mental wellness is still being determined, however researchers suggest the risk effects of loneliness, isolation...

Greg’s kids are allowed on their digital devices until lunch time and, because of this, they often spend their weekend mornings glued to a screen. Is this bad for their mental and social development? Greg brings this question to Prof....

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UCL development psychologist Uta Frith relates her view on what the essence of autism is, describing how the critical feature of autism is a lack of an innate ability to “mentalize” or attribute an inner life to others.

In this episode of "In Control", we explore the fascinating concept of manners - their origin, significance, and relevance in the life of middle schoolers. Starting with a humorous personal anecdote about the host's childhood and her...

Face-to-face conversation is more important than ever. Communicating in an embodied, face-to-face vs online has many advantages and the lack of these embodied conversations can contribute to loneliness, depression, and sense of...

In episode 18, Jordan and Charlie chat about the island rule, how spiral galaxies get their shape and the small brains in social wasps. Provided by the National Science Foundation

Architect Jeanne Gang, founding principal and partner of Studio Gang, discusses how the evolution of cities across the world has been accelerated by Covid-19 and why flexible buildings are critical for a sustainable future.