Image of Science PODCAST – Episode 28: Dopamine – more than a “happiness hormone” By Emmaline Middleton May 15, 2026 Psychology & Sociology The neuroscientist Wolfram Schultz researches the reward system in the brain at the University of Cambridge. When do neurons fire – and how do they motivate our behavior? Listen now! TagsDopamineEpisodehappinesshormoneimagePodcastScience Recent Articles From vitamin C and zinc to nasal sprays: 11 cold myths put to the test Health & Medicine October 6, 2026 read more ▸ Computer & Phone October 5, 2026 Pluto’s atmosphere is becoming thinner Astronomy October 5, 2026 read more ▸ Computer & Phone October 5, 2026 read more ▸ Computer & Phone October 5, 2026 Related Stories Psychology & Sociology Social media ban for young people? What the Ethics Council recommends Emmaline Middleton - June 13, 2026 Psychology & Sociology Why small breaks in style are often seen as a sign of self-confidence in psychology Emmaline Middleton - June 12, 2026 Psychology & Sociology Dopamine – a portrait Emmaline Middleton - June 9, 2026 Psychology & Sociology Our brain also works with word predictions Emmaline Middleton - June 8, 2026