SciShow
The Science of Lying
Hank gets into the dirty details behind our lying ways - how such behavior evolved, how pathological liars are different from the rest of us, and how scientists are getting better at spotting lies in many situations.
SciShow
Why Can't You Remember Being a Baby?
You're pretty sure being a baby was awesome, but why can't you actually remember any of it?
SciShow
The Best Atomic Clock Ever Built?
Turns out, two atomic clocks are indeed better than one. And what role does sleep play in memory suppression?
SciShow
The Psychology of The Button
Hundreds of thousands of people have clicked a button on reddit. Turns out that when you click can reveal a lot about your brain, and human nature.
SciShow
Can You Really Multitask?
You can read a book while watching SciShow on your laptop, so you might think you are multitasking, but can you really multitask?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The neuroscience of imagination - Andrey Vyshedskiy
Imagine, for a second, a duck teaching a French class. A ping-pong match in orbit around a black hole. A dolphin balancing a pineapple. You probably haven't actually seen any of these things. But you could imagine them instantly. How...
TED Talks
TED: The brain-changing benefits of exercise | Wendy Suzuki
What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and...
SciShow
The Secret World of Temper Tantrums
Temper tantrums are more complex than just a toddler's unbridled rage. And recent research into what toddlers are thinking and feeling can help us better support kids’ healthy development!
TED Talks
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore: The mysterious workings of the adolescent brain
Why do teenagers seem so much more impulsive, so much less self-aware than grown-ups? Cognitive neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore compares the prefrontal cortex in adolescents to that of adults, to show us how typically "teenage"...
SciShow
The Teenage Brain Explained
Being a teenager is hard. Especially when hormones play their part in wreaking havoc on the teenage body and brain. In this episode, Hank explains what is happening to the during the angsty-time. ----------
SciShow
Why Do Some People Take More Risks?
You decide to do something dangerous or stupid, and somewhere in your mind you know it's risky, but you do it anyway. But why?
Curated Video
Harmful Drugs: LSD
Although originally designed to be used to treat psychiatric illnesses, LSD became a mainstream drug in the 1950s and '60s. What are the short and long-term effects of its use? Biology - Healthy Living - LSD is a hallucinogenic drug. LSD...
ShortCutsTv
Procrastination 2: Prevention Strategies
If procrastination is a problem, how do we prevent it? While the conventional advice is to focus on the future rewards of studying, this doesn’t actually solve the pressing problem of present procrastination. This film looks at...
Curated Video
Why Do We Remember Bad Memories More than Good Memories?
Negative events tend to induce stress, prompting our body to release the stress hormones epinephrine and cortisol. These hormones are believed to influence the basolateral amygdala (BLA), which is responsible for storing fear-conditioned...
Healthcare Triage
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: How Does that Work?
May is Mental Awareness Month, and today we're talking about Transcrainial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We'll look at how this treatment is administered, dive into the research on how effective this treatment is, compare the results to...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Why Teenagers Are Reckless...
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the frontal cortex of the brain, it's numerous sub-regions, and their fascinating functions.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Science of Meditation: Brain Waves 101
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy takes you on a fascinating journey through the world of neural oscillations and their profound influence on meditative states. Starting from the very basics, we explore the...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Inside the Brain of a Cadaver
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the neuroscience of motor learning, and the specific neural pathways associated with repeated tasks.
Neuro Transmissions
Dreams. Why?
Why on earth does your brain take you on wild adventures when you sleep? What purpose does dreaming serve? Well, come take a deep dive into the mysterious world of dreams with me. From ancient beliefs about divine messages to Freud's...
Curated Video
What is Executive Function - How it Relates to ADHD
This is part one in a series of videos talking about managing ADHD symptoms with medication. Because ADHD can be thought of as a disorder of executive functioning so understanding this is an important lead in to making behavioral...
Curated Video
The Science of Emotion Regulation: How Our Brains Process Emotions
Have you ever walked into a room and felt suddenly sad or anxious and have no idea why you're feeling that way because no one’s around? Your brain can activate strong emotions without you being aware of why you feel that way. This video...
Curated Video
Do Stimulants Change Your Personality?
Do stimulants change your personality? If you look this question up on the Internet you will probably find that the short answer is no. But if you really do a deep dive into the research on how these medications affect the brain the...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Anatomy and Function of the Frontal Cortex
In this video, the anatomy and functions of the frontal cortex are explained. It is revealed that the frontal cortex, responsible for motor control and executive functions, doesn't fully develop until the age of 25. The video also...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Risky Choices
Mikki vs the World is a creative, funny, and factual series designed to help teens get a grip on what’s happening inside their heads. Mo is concerned about the many risky choices Mikki has been making recently. Mikki consults her panel...