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Should we learn about hand holding from chimpanzees? - Henry McKean Asks

If you are about to have a tough conversation, holding hands can help. According to scientists, t...

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14.28 23 Jul 2026


Should we learn about hand holding from chimpanzees? - Henry McKean Asks


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14.28 23 Jul 2026


If you are about to have a tough conversation, holding hands can help. According to scientists, this is how chimpanzees deal with tension before potential conflict.

Henry McKean has been looking into this, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.


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