Marc Wilson

"Variety's the very spice of life" wrote English poet William Cowper. Now scientists have discovered a change of scene delivers more than just flavour - it can make us feel better. Audio

It's been 50 years since Les Crane hit the top of the NZ music charts with Desiderata. Professor of Psychology at Victoria University, Marc Wilson offers his take on how good the advice is in the… Audio

Panellists Zoe George and Mark Knoff-Thomas discuss the psychology behind the protests at parliament, a dip in Auckland house sales, and how the pandemic has changed our sleep. Audio

Home-based hobbies and handcrafts are enjoying a surge in popularity in these uncertain times.

More and more grown-ups are finding solace in jigsaws, board games and even lego.

Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Professor of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, Marc Wilson has some advice for people feeling stressed and anxious. Audio

Professor Marc Wilson joins the show to explain why we are so driven to buy lottery tickets for the 'big one', despite the fact the odds become even more astronomical than they normally are in weeks… Audio

Victoria University Professor Marc Wilson's spoke at the Otago-Southland branch of the New Zealand Psychology Society seminar recently about why, if it's so obvious, are there still so many climate… Audio

On the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Victoria University psychology professor Marc Wilson explains why some people continue to insist the whole thing was a fraud. Audio

Heart pounding, heavy breathing, sweaty palms - they're just a few of the physical signs of stress and nerves many of us felt while watching the Cricket World Cup final yesterday. So why does it feel… Audio

Those who believe in social hierarchies and right-wing authoritarianism are less likely to act on climate change and environmental problems, according to a new Kiwi and Australian-led study.

Marc… Audio

New Zealand has one of the highest youth suicide rates in the developed world and half of young New Zealanders engage in non-suicidal self-injury, such as cutting. But any possible link between the… Audio

Elderly people who self-harm are being failed by their health system, according to new research out of the Lancet Psychiatry journal. The study suggests over-65s attempt suicide at rates comparable to… Audio

Research indicates between a third and half of 12-18 year-olds have intentionally harmed themselves at least once. Professor of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, Marc Wilson, is one of… Audio

Sweetheart scams and the booming cyber-fraud industry are fueled by the human drive to trust people. Audio

Marc Wilson from the Victoria University School of Psychology explains what men go through as new dads and how that's different from mothers.

He says that quite reasonably, women are the focus.That… Audio

Google is offering American users a screening test for depression. Victoria University psychology professor Marc Wilson says while it's a not a bad idea in principle, there are risks of misdiagnosis… Audio

Self-talk can help memory recall, confidence, and focus. Audio

Marc Wilson of Victoria University talks about personality traits and leadership. Audio