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2023 - Interview with The Washington Post
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Interview and printed article about the neurobiological mechanisms behind social touch.
2022 - Radio show guest at Internal Objects, Threads Radio, London (2023) – Affective Touch
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On this show, I discussed with Gabrielle the neurological and physiological bases of affective touch, experimental studies on the role of affective touch in physical and social pain paradigms, and recent research on the effects on well-being during the lack of touch in the lockdowns of COVID-19.
Music from AC/DC, Bib, Warthog, Sial, GEL, Kohti Tuhoa and Upchuck.
2020 - New Scientist
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I was interviewed about my work on how social interactions, including touchy-feely behaviours and the lack thereof, affect our health.
2019 - TATE modern
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Science and Art met at the TATE modern in London for the Moving Humans event exhibition.
We organised the "Heart Translator", a device that allows participants to feel the heartbeat of dancers as they perform. All throughout, we recorded the heartbeat of the participants to test whether they synchronized with the heart of the dancers.
2017 - Live Interview at Sky News:
Interview about our findings on how a mere gentle stroke mitigates feelings of social exclusion. No words or pictures needed!
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