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Can watching horror movies make us more empathetic? (ENCORE EPISODE)
Can watching horror movies make us more empathetic? CSU film researchers Scott Diffrient and Riana Slyter talk about the benefits of horror, as well as the history of ...
The scary truth about the afterlife of Halloween pumpkins – and what to do with them instead
Every Halloween, millions of jack-o'-lanterns brighten porches across America. But what happens after the holiday ends is much more trick than treat. Roughly 1 billion...
From 'Love Island' to the ballot box: How pop culture shapes democracy
CSU communication studies researchers Kari Anderson and Nick Marx discuss the growing overlap between popular culture and politics, exploring how politicians increasin...
Tarantulas, trafficking and tourism: Exploring the illicit wildlife trade
Each fall, thousands of Oklahoma brown tarantulas emerge from their burrows in southern Colorado and set off on a remarkable journey known as the "mate-gration." But i...
The loneliness epidemic: Are Americans really suffering a friendship crisis? (ENCORE EPISODE)
There are lots of different types of friends. Best friends, work friends. Facebook friends, even frenemies. Each has an important role in our lives that has been shown...
