David Robson
David Robson: Is alcohol a placebo?
Many people looking to cut down or stop drinking worry about losing the social buzz, but new research from the University of Washington in Seattle might help to allay these worries. Audio
More baubles, less brawl: tips for avoiding Christmas arguments
Heading back into the family fold over the holidays can be a stressful experience for many. Award-winning science writer David Robson has been researching ways to use psychology to avoid Christmas… Audio
David Robson: Avoid being a toxic friend
Award-winning science writer David Robson explores the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour. He explores how to avoid being a toxic friend. Audio
Can you be taken seriously if you laugh a lot?
Science writer David Robson specialises in the brain, body and human behaviour. In a recent article for New Scientist, he looked into the science of how we react to laughter Audio
Can you convince yourself to enjoy exercise?
Science writer David Robson specialises in the brain, body and human behaviour. In a recent New Scientist article, he explored ways to train yourself to employ better exercise habits - and ended up… Audio
David Robson: Social connection and health
Science journalist and Sunday Morning regular, David Robson, joins us to talk about his latest book, The Laws of Connection. Audio
David Robson: Could your anxiety be your superpower?
David Robson is an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour. Audio
David Robson: How to lead a life of no regrets
Should I stay put or move house? Should I remain in my current job or start my own business? Should I maintain an unsatisfying relationship? Too often the fear of loss means we stick when we should… Audio
Being symmetrical doesn’t make you more photogenic
Award-winning science writer David Robson joins Jim to discuss the latest research into the "perfect face". Audio
David Robson: Great people don’t always give the best advice.
Neuroscience researcher, writer and author David Robson joins us once again. This time he's been looking at advice and where we get it. Interestingly, it's not always the most successful people that… Audio
The life-changing power of curiosity
Curiosity helps us to learn, remember, socialise and be open to other people's points of view. Science writer David Robson says it's well worth pursuing. Audio
How your mindset can change your world
David Robson's new book, The Expectation Effect, sets out to help people harness the mind-body connection that can improve their lives. Robson discusses the role the brain plays in both expectations… Audio
Why life may indeed really begin at 40
You might be at the stage of your life where you think you peaked in your 20's and are now enduring a decline, but science journalist David Robson explains the Seven Primes of Life and why turning 40… Audio
David Robson: Why smart people do stupid things
David Robson is an author and science journalist whose new book, The Intelligence Trap, examines the reasons why smart people make stupid mistakes and offers a cognitive toolkit for ways to avoid… Audio