Our favorite brains, including Einstein's stolen one
In this reflective episode of NPR's Shortwave, retiring neuroscience reporter Jon Hamilton shares some of the most fascinating brains he’s studied over his 15-year career, revealing how seemingly minor or overlooked parts of the brain play crucial roles in human and animal intelligence, e
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