Funding Cuts Threaten Medical Research, Unveiling the Dark Factor of Personality

Explore the impact of NIH funding cuts on medical research at leading institutions like UC, and delve into the discovery of the Dark Factor of Personality, a core of malevolent traits. Plus, celebrate women in science inspiring future generations in Illinois, and join the excitement of Super Science Saturday at Missouri Western State University. This episode highlights the challenges and triumphs in the world of science, from funding dilemmas to inspiring educational events.

Sources:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/nih-cuts-put-medical-research-074137731.html
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-found-the-driving-force-behind-your-darkest-impulses
https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/02/09/central-illinois-women-science-meet-children-who-will-follow-their-footsteps/
https://www.kq2.com/news/super-science-saturday-returns-to-missouri-western-state-university/article_4dcef6e6-e656-11ef-88a5-8b789bf724d8.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) NIH cuts put medical research at risk, scientists say, raising concerns at UC and elsewhere
(00:04:14) Scientists Found The Driving Force Behind Your Darkest Impulses
(00:06:56) Central Illinois women in science meet children who will follow in their footsteps
(00:09:34) Super Science Saturday returns to Missouri Western State University