She lost her purse — but strangers stepped in to save the day

On a trip to Chicago, Lavonne Schaafsma lost her purse. Two women saw a man rifling through it — and stepped in to help.
KVPR

'Where do you want to go?': Six words that helped her start again

When Stacia was 21, she was struggling with severe depression. A stranger's simple question gave her safety during a time she ...
NPR

Hidden Brain For Education

February 8, 2023 • In Guatemala's mosquito-plagued lowlands, researchers use a novel tool — they call it an "insectazooka" — to suck up mosquitoes. Then they peer at the blood meal, searching for ...
WYSO Public Radio

A high schooler wanted to give up singing — until a classmate's words helped

Elizabeth Vaughan had a painful experience during a high school choir performance. Then, a few kind words at just the right ...
WOSU Public Media

After his father died in the hospital, a nurse held him in his arms

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. When Alek Hermon thinks back to the ...
KPBS

When her car ran out of gas, help came from a homeless encampment

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Juli Cobb, a creative arts teacher ...
KPBS

10 years of exploring the mysteries of the human mind

S1: Welcome in San Diego. It's Jade Hindman on today's show. The podcast Hidden Brain celebrates ten years. I spoke with host Shankar Vedantam about the success of the show. This is KPBS Midday ...