Society
Society: Understanding Human Nature and Behavior
Unmasking Ugliness
November 14, 2024
Al Duncan has spent the last 15 years exploring why humans are drawn to the unpleasant and uncomfortable aspects of life.
Outrage Explained
November 1, 2024
Kurt Gray studies our deepest beliefs — from morality to religion — and hopes his newest book will help bridge political divides.
Feeling the Music
October 30, 2024
Willie Payne works with blind and low-vision musicians to make music more accessible.
Fitness for All
October 28, 2024
After working with the autism community for over 30 years, Kara Hume is building a fitness program for people of varying abilities.
RUNC: Alex Worsnip
October 8, 2024
Alex Worsnip researches what it is to be rational — and why, sometimes, we aren’t.
RUNC: Jian Chen
September 25, 2024
Jian Chen wants more mental health services for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
The Future of Folk
September 24, 2024
Patricia Sawin has devoted her career to researching people’s everyday stories, from oral histories to memes.
Team Science for Space
September 19, 2024
Jonathan Schisler’s research on aging is fueling a partnership with NASA to make Carolina a collaborative hub for future space studies.