Mice, bugs and hamsters are no longer the only way to study the brain. Functional MRI (fMRI) allows scientists to map brain activity in living, breathing, decision-making human beings. Read Montague gives an overview of how this...

Activist and author Gloria Steinem is an icon of the global feminist movement. She's spent her life defying stereotypes, breaking social barriers and fighting for equality. In conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, Steinem...

In which Mike Rugnetta brings you the final installation of our unit on creation myths. This week, we're talking about human beings and their relationship to the natural world. It turns out foundational stories have a lot to teach us...

New ReviewJoin Professor Hyll in the Museum. In this episode we find out when the Maya were, learn about the main Gods of the Maya Pantheon and hear the story of Hurricane and Serpent: the Mayan origin myth.

Here, we will discuss social engineering, where human emotions and interactions are exploited to gather information.

In this lesson, you will learn about the different applications of chatbots, including helpdesk assistants, tutors, home assistants, office assistants, phone assistants, and medical assistants.

Dr. Girija Kaimal, professor and chair of the Creative Arts Therapies department, reflects on the fundamental role of creativity in human life. She explains that unlike most species, humans possess imagination—the ability to create,...

Science Kids Chat GPT, Bard and Other Artificial Intelligence - What I Need to Know

The video highlights current weaknesses in AI technology, such as its tendency to hallucinate and inability to explain its decision-making...

Howcast - Learn what to do with your hands when you make a speech from media coach TJ Walker in this Howcast public speaking video.

Howcast - Learn how to break a video game addiction from Dr. Paul Hokemeyer in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn what the Rule of 3 is and how you can use it to survive a zombie attack in this Howcast video about a zombie apocalypse.

Howcast - Learn about couples counselor Victoria Wilson, Ph.D., one of Howcast's infidelity and jealousy experts, in this video.

Howcast - Learn how to know when to euthanize your pet rabbit in this Howcast video featuring bunny lover Amy Sedaris and rabbit expert Mary E. Cotter.

Neuroscientist on the science of falling in love

What happens to your brain during sex? - The science of love

Pupil outcome: I can summarise a writer's viewpoint. Key learning points: - Key information can be used to make predictions and draw conclusions before you read a text. - Skimming and scanning can be a useful strategy for finding the key...

Pupil outcome: I can use different sources of information to choose and plan a holiday in a European country. Key learning points: - Countries in Europe are popular tourist destinations for different reasons. - Physical features such as...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the setting and characters in ‘The Borrowers’. Key learning points: - The opening introduces the Clock family as the main characters and describes the setting of their home. - The Clock family live under...

Pupil outcome: I can read and discuss a section of the build-up in ‘The Borrowers’. Key learning points: - In the build-up, Pod is “seen” by a human “bean” and this causes concern for the Clock family’s safety. - Arrietty expresses her...

Pupil outcome: I can explain and explore the key events of Chapter 6 of 'Lord of the Flies'. Key learning points: - Military airplanes fight above the island and a dead parachutist drifts down onto the island. - The twins, Sam and Eric,...

Pupil outcome: I can write a clear analytical response about human nature in the novel. Key learning points: - Consider the first version of your work a first draft and not the finished essay. - Redrafting your analytical writing is just...

Pupil outcome: I can clearly explain the purpose of Golding's novel and his message about human behaviour. Key learning points: - Golding aims to provide an incisive insight into human behaviour. - Golding was horrified by the brutality...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse the importance of fog in ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde’. Key learning points: - In Chapter 4, there is smog, bound up with pollution to create an artificial twilight that links to liminality -...

Pupil outcome: I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a response. Key learning points: - Golding uses the novel to explore the true nature of human beings. - A cohesive argument unpacks one 'big idea' - each paragraph should work...