Neuro Transmissions
This is what COVID does to your brain.
We’ve learned a lot about COVID’s effects on the brain over the past two years. And frankly, it’s not pretty. Brain fog, “long COVID”, sudden death, all resulting from neurological damage done by this awful virus. Despite quarantines,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
James Heckman: Early Interventions Lead To Higher IQs
The Jesuits used to argue that if they could get someone in their church by age five, they’d have them hooked for life. Nobel Laureate James Heckman doesn’t go quite so far in his ideas for early childhood education, but he does suggest...
The Telegraph
Smart drugs' epidemic as one in 12 adults admit taking them - with most trying them at work
One in 12 adults has taken "smart drugs" - with most trying them at work, a survey shows. Neuroscientists said growing numbers of people were turning to medication in a bid to cope with workload pressures. And they warned that the pills...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Boys Get Anorexia Too
In this video Jenny Langley discusses her book 'boys get anorexia too'. Jenny Langley eldest son developed anorexia around the age of 12, after his recovery Jenny Langley decided to write a book about the experience, challenges and...
Science360
Babies are language sponges -- even with sign language
It's widely believed that the younger you are, the easier it will be for you to learn a new language, and new research is finding that holds true for sign language as well. University of California, San Diego (UCSD), psychologist Rain...
Next Animation Studio
Limited screen time for children associated with better cognition
An observational study has found that two hours of recreational screen time a day along with more sleep is linked to improved cognition in children.
Curated Video
Maintaining a Healthy Mind-Body Connection
Staying physically fit impacts our mental fitness and staying mentally fit impacts our physical fitness. Learn how maintaining a healthy lifestyle can keep our bodies and minds healthy and our cognition sharp into old age.
Psychology Unlocked
Depression in 5 minutes - Beck's Negative Triad and Depression Causes | Psychopathology
Is depression a disability? In this video we discuss Beck's Negative Triad and Stress-Diathesis Theory as well as other theories of depression. At the end we discuss some depression causes, including biological and social factors. In...
Curated Video
How Brain Games Improve Cognitive Abilities and Reduce Stress
Many areas of the brain are involved in mental exercises like "Spot the Difference." Try it out for yourself and learn what's going on in your brain.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Howard Gardner - Excellence, Engagement and Ethics
In this series of videos "60 Seconds with ..." I've asked each person to tell me (in a minute or less) about that one special teacher who made a difference in their life.
Next Animation Studio
More brain-power for sight needed than previously thought
The visual world humans perceive is produced by parts of the brain lying outside of the visual cortex.
Curated Video
The Benefits of Aerobic Exercise
This video explains the benefits of aerobic exercise, specifically focusing on running as a popular cardio workout. It highlights how consistent aerobic exercise improves cardiovascular health, increases endurance, and reduces stress and...
Next Animation Studio
Scientists claim they can see how the brain express loneliness: report
Lonely people develop neural patterns in their brains that are distinct from the patterns of sociable people, according to new research.
Healthcare Triage
Exercise and Supplements Can't Stop Cognitive Decline, Sadly
Can dementia be prevented? Will exercise or nutritional supplements improve cognitive decline? Prepare to be disappointed. This is Healthcare Triage News.
TED-Ed
Animation Basics: The Option Illusion of Motion
From creating simple flip books to watching Saturday morning cartoons, we have all experienced the magic of animation. But how is it that a series of still images can be brought to life? It all has to do with the speed at which our brain...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Raven Adaptability
This video segment from Nature features ravens, the most intelligent birds in the crow family. [3:00]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Testing Intelligence
In this video segment from Nature, scientific experiments test how ravens think. [2:01]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Roost
Learn how ravens benefit from sharing information and working together in this video segment from Nature. [3:07]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cognitive Dissonance and Conflict: Lesson 1
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the idea of cognitive dissonance and its potential role in creating and resolving conflict. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Cognitive Dissonance and Conflict."
Crash Course
Crash Course Psychology #15: Cognition: How Your Mind Can Amaze and Betray You
Crash Course Psychology video on the mind, helps us understand how we think, communicate and solve problems. [10:41]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Schemas, Assimilation, and Accommodation
This video lesson for the MCAT explores the topics of "schemas, assimilation, and accommodation" as they pertain to Piaget's stages of cognitive development. This video lesson was developed in collaboration with the Association of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Theories of Intelligence
Review for the MCAT with this video on different theories of intelligence. [7:11]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Science of Slumber: How Sleep Affects Your Memory
How much sleep does your brain need? Experts discuss the links between sleep, memory, and cognition.