TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How fast is the speed of thought? | Seena Mathew
Your mortal enemy has captured you and hooked you up to a bizarre experiment. He's extended your nervous system with one very long neuron to a target about 70 meters away. At some point, he's going to fire an arrow. If you can then think...
Crash Course
Exercise: Crash Course Study Skills
We're finally to the end of our time together here on Crash Course Study Skills, so this week we're taking a more holistic approach to being the best learner you can. Part of taking care of your brain is taking care of your whole body,...
SciShow
How Do Concussions Cause Amnesia?
Amnesia is a really handy/clich_ literary device and the inciting incident for countless Hanna-Barbera cartoons, but it's also a real, serious affliction caused by major head trauma. Learn how scrambled neurons can permanently alter your...
Curated Video
The Fascinating Complexity of the Human Brain
In this video, we learn about the incredible complexity of the human brain, which consists of approximately 170 billion cells, including 86 billion neurons. These neurons communicate through synchronized impulses, creating brain waves...
Curated Video
Axon
The long projecting part of a nerve cell that transmits impulses away from the body of the nerve cell, to the synapse at its tip. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
Curated Video
Neurons as Cells
Everything our brain does, from controlling movement to conscious thought, is achieved by the firing of electrical signals called neurons. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Everything our brain does is achieved by electrical...
Curated Video
Neurons as Networks
Neurons, the brain's electrical signals, control how our bodies work. Discover how they do this and why they are implicit in learning new skills. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The human brain has over 100 billion neurons....
Curated Video
Factpack: Reflex Arcs
Discover the natural reflexes that make you salivate over food and your pupils dilate in bright light. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
Curated Video
How We Learn
The human brain has a huge capacity to learn, but how does it do this? What is the best way to learn a new skill? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. We absorb vast amounts of new information every day. Learning something new means...
Curated Video
What is a Memory?
What are memories and how does the brain store them? How does our memory develop as we grow? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. As the brain processes experiences and stimuli, it creates pathways between neurons. Pathways between...
Curated Video
The Nervous System - Brain Function
Learn all about the function of the brain and the nervous system. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points The nervous system is the brain, spinal cord and a network of nerves. The senses transmit information to...
Curated Video
Sense of Touch
Case study of the sense of touch. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points Skin contains specialised cells called neurons that are part of the nervous system. Neurons can detect different sensations – touch,...
Curated Video
Body systems
Find out how our body systems are interrelated. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points Respiration is the processing of oxygen in cells to produce energy and carbon dioxide. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering...
Curated Video
Structure And Function Of the Living Organisms: The Structure and Functions of The Human Nervous System
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identifying the structure and functions of the human nervous system.5728
Science Buddies
How to Build Your Own Microfluidic Device
In this project you will use the Engineering Design Process to test and design your own microfluidic device design and test how the design and thickness of the channels impacts the ability for liquid to flow through the microfluidic...
Curated Video
Nervous System Explained In Simple Words
Your nervous system is why you can see this video, scratch your neck, feel hungry and ask yourself, “Who am I?” The human nervous system is a fascinating system with 86 billion neurons and about the same number of glial cells. The main...
Science Buddies
Simple Explanation of Neural Networks
Tracy from Science Buddies guides you through the basics of neuron networks used in machine learning. Discover how neurons and layers work together to process information and make predictions, from image recognition to language...
Curated Video
Deep Learning - Recurrent Neural Networks with TensorFlow - GRU and LSTM (Part 1)
In this video, you will learn about modern RNN units called GRU. This clip is from the chapter "Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Time Series, and Sequence Data" of the series "Deep Learning - Recurrent Neural Networks with...
Curated Video
Deep Learning - Recurrent Neural Networks with TensorFlow - Introduction
In this video, we will get introduced to recurrent neural networks and understand the course learning objective. This clip is from the chapter "Welcome" of the series "Deep Learning - Recurrent Neural Networks with TensorFlow".Welcome to...
Curated Video
Fundamentals of Neural Networks - VGG16
This video explains VGG16 which is a convolutional neural network model proposed by K. Simonyan and A. Zisserman from the University of Oxford in the paper "Very Deep Convolutional Networks for Large-Scale Image Recognition". This clip...
Curated Video
Harnessing Brain Power: Enhancing Agility and Memory
Dive into the fascinating world of brain agility and memory enhancement. Learn how repetitive activities like juggling can physically alter the brain, increasing gray matter in key areas. This video highlights the science behind brain...
Curated Video
Mastering Memory: Techniques to Boost Your Brainpower
Unlock the secrets to enhancing your memory through proven techniques and understanding how the brain processes information. This video dives into practical methods for improving memory, from leveraging mind maps and associating learning...
Curated Video
Unraveling Intelligence: From IQ to Brain Boosting Activities
Explore the complex world of intelligence, starting with IQ tests and diving into how various activities can enhance cognitive function. This video examines the neuroscience behind intelligence, including how our brains process...
Curated Video
Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023 - Moving from Shallow Learning to Deep Learning
In this video, we will be introduced to shallow learning. This clip is from the chapter "Applying Deep Learning" of the series "Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023".In this section, you will learn how to implement deep learning on common...