In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, we get to meet the brain. Hank talks us through the Central Nervous System, the ancestral structures of the brain, the limbic system, and new structures of the brain. Plus, what does...

You don't actually have a "reptilian brain" somewhere deep in your head making you act like a salty crocodile, so where did that idea even come from?

Even if you're Mel Gibson or Kanye, it's probably best to not wear all of your emotions on your sleeve. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank talks about these things called "Emotions". What are they? And why do we...

Stress and anxiety are complex, and the brain chemistry involved in those experiences are no exception. Here we explore the chemicals responsible for your brain’s response to stress.

Information designer Tom Wujec talks through three areas of the brain that help us understand words, images, feelings, connections. In this short talk from TEDU, he asks: How can we best engage our brains to help us better understand big...

It can be a wonderful feeling to give your tired eyes a good rub. And rubbing your eyes can help keep them moist, but it turns out it also can affect your heart rate.

What's on Elon Musk's mind? In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Musk details how the radical new innovations he's working on -- Tesla's intelligent humanoid robot Optimus, SpaceX's otherworldly Starship and Neuralink's...

Laughter, love, and happiness are some of the best aspects of being human, and we've looked into the science behind it more than a few times. Here are a few videos that we hope will make you happy!

When it comes to love, we often talk about our hearts...but we should actually be talking about our brains!

Hank describes how our brains respond biochemically to various addictive substances and behaviors and where those responses have come from, evolutionarily speaking.

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"...

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?

Vilayanur Ramachandran tells us what brain damage can reveal about the connection between celebral tissue and the mind, using three startling delusions as examples.

New ReviewSimon Sinek is an American author and speaker. Two of his books have had a huge influence on leaders in business and public service: Start with Why, and Leaders Eat Last.

The Science of Opioids - How do opioids work? We look at the physiological processes that let opioids produce their effects in human bodies.

These days you may be hearing a lot about neuroscience in business, leadership, and Project Management. But what is neuroscience?



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Explore the science behind apology videos. Delve into the anatomy and physiology of apologies done on video, dissecting facial expressions, body language, and the tears that reveal true remorse. A journey into the art of genuine amends.

The limbic system is the term for various parts of the brain involved in emotions such as fear, aggression, and attraction, and behaviors related to these emotions, as well as memory, learning, and senses. The four important parts of the...

Introduction to the structure and function of the nose, and how it works in tandem with the brain. How do we tell the difference between good and bad smells, and has this ability helped humans to survive? Biology - Being Human - Learning...

Explore the variety of effects of different types of psychoactive drugs - from stimulants to depressants - on the brain's chemistry and function. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Drugs that affect the brain in a way that...

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...

The limbic system is the term for various parts of the brain involved in emotions such as fear, aggression, and attraction, and behaviors related to these emotions, as well as memory, learning, and senses. The four important parts of the...

In this video, we discuss the function and structure of the Circuit of Papez, a neural circuit involved in episodic memory consolidation.

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.