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Science journalist Lydia Denworth takes us in search of the biological, psychological and evolutionary foundations of this important bond. She finds that the human capacity for friendship is as old as humanity itself, when tribes of people on the African savanna grew large enough for individuals to seek meaningful connection with those outside their immediate families. Lydia meets scientists at the frontiers of brain and genetics research and discovers that friendship is reflected in our brain waves, our genomes and our cardiovascular and immune systems.

World-class pediatric surgeon, social scientist, and best-selling author of Thirty Million Words Dr. Dana Suskind returns with a revelatory new look at the neuroscience of early childhood development - and how it can guide us toward a future in which every child has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. Her prescription for this more prosperous and equitable future, as clear as it is powerful, is more robust support for parents during the most critical years of their children’s development.

Welcome to Switch! We want to connect real people to topics they care and are curious about, but without the jargon or BS. Join us as we chat about all things sustainability-related and how they intersect with our daily lives - from eating out, to what we wear, to the latest technology and more. We also bring in guests doing cool things for people and the planet.

Tiere können sich in einer für uns nicht wahrnehmbaren Geheimsprache über tausende von Kilometern unterhalten, sie tarnen sich mit Kot, wechseln mal rasch ihr Geschlecht, haben Frostschutzmittel im Blut und wenn es zur Paarung kommt … ach, lassen wir das. Tiere sind jedenfalls zu vielen überraschenden und oft spektakulären Dingen fähig.Nur durch Begeisterung für diese wilde Seite unserer Erde sind Menschen für Natur- und Artenschutz zu mobilisieren. Das wissen Dr. Frauke Fischer und Lydia Möcklinghoff, zwei wildnisverrückte Abenteurerinnen, studierte Zoologinnen und Expertinnen ...