There is an absolutely weird, but surprisingly common phenomenon called sensory adaptation that you experience every day in countless ways without even realizing it. Without this very strange phenomenon, you would be lost, overwhelmed,...

You're lucky you don't literally age faster and drop dead when you see a dead person... because fruit flies do. Here's what researchers are learning about the connection between perception, aging, and mood disorders like depression.

Synaesthesia, or mixed sensory perception, leads people to "see" smells or "hear" colours. Why does this occur and what does this tell us about brain function? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Each of our senses has different...

This video offers an in-depth look at ducks, focusing on their physical features and adaptations. It highlights their plumage, molting, waterproofing, and sensory abilities, along with their proficiency in swimming, diving, and flying....

In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses psychedelic research coming out of Imperial College London, and the potential DMT may have in making novel connections in the brain.

When you listen to the same line of speech over and over again, it can start to sound like a song. This is know as the Speech-to-Song Illusion. Learn who came up with the name for this phenomenon and why it happens.

In this video, we learn about the fascinating connection between pain and memory. The video also explores how pain memories can persist even after tissue removal, leading to chronic pain, and the role of anesthesia and analgesics in...

When small sections of speech or sound are removed, our brains fill in the gap. This is called Temporal Induction of Speech. Learn how it works and listen to an example.

Human touch has a huge impact on our brains and bodies. Learn how touch is processed by the brain and how the body responds to the sensation.

The mind prioritizes the visual information we see over the auditory information we hear. This is called the McGurk Effect. Learn how and why this is.

This video explains the concept of vertigo, a sensation of spinning or movement, and its causes. It highlights the different parts of our body that affect movement and perception, and how conflicts between signals sent to the brain can...

Rods and cones are the structures in our eyes that allow us to translate light into images and colors. Learn how these structures work and the role they play in optical illusions.

Our eyes take in the world around us, but the real "seeing" happens in the brain. Learn how the brain processes images and why we sometimes see things that may not really be there.

This video explores auditory illusions that play with sound and emotions. It introduces the concept of the Shepard Tone, an audio effect that creates the perception of an endlessly rising scale through clever manipulation of volume and...

In this video, we explore various optical illusions that demonstrate how our perception can be distorted. From lines appearing bent to circles appearing different in size, these illusions challenge our visual understanding. By...

This video explores the concept of isometric illusions, where two-dimensional images on a flat surface appear three-dimensional. It discusses how this technique can create spatial relationships that are impossible in reality, showcasing...

Learn how some artists use a combination of negative space, light, and dimension to create compelling optical illusions.

This video discusses the importance of our sense of smell and taste in our daily lives and how their loss can impact our overall well-being. It explores various causes of impaired smell and taste, ranging from age-related decline to...

In this video, we explore the flash faced distortion effect, an intriguing optical illusion that distorts our perception of faces. By focusing on a central point and using our peripheral vision, the faces in the video appear caricatured...

This video explores the fascinating process of how we taste and experience flavors. It delves into the role of taste buds, the connection between taste and smell, and how our brain evaluates and reacts to different flavors. It also...

This video explores how our brain stores and retrieves memories. It explains the process of short-term memory being converted into long-term memory, and how different sensory regions of the brain are connected to form a single episode of...

Let's explore the history and visual illusion of the barbershop pole. Originally a symbol of bloodletting, the pole's rotating stripes create a paradox in our perception of motion. Through research conducted by psychologists in the 20th...

This video explores how our eyes and brain interpret images and showcases various optical illusions. It demonstrates how focusing on one thing can make another disappear and how our brain can be tricked into perceiving images...

This video discusses the physiological and neurological aspects of fear. It explores how fear is processed in the brain, specifically focusing on the role of the amygdala. The video also touches on the distinction between emotions and...