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How Do You Make Memories?
What if you couldn’t remember anything past 30 seconds? Let us introduce you to a man named Henry Molaison who was diagnosed with anterograde amnesia. He couldn’t form new memories.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Diagnosing a zombie: Brain and behavior - Tim Verstynen & Bradley Voytek
How are different brain stimulations involved with human behaviors--and how can observing a zombie help us understand the brain? In the second part of the Diagnosing Zombies series, two scientists continue to ponder the erratic behaviors...
TED Talks
TED: Why some people are more altruistic than others | Abigail Marsh
Why do some people do selfless things, helping other people even at risk to their own well-being? Psychology researcher Abigail Marsh studies the motivations of people who do extremely altruistic acts, like donating a kidney to a...
TED Talks
Anthony Veneziale: "Stumbling towards intimacy": An improvised TED Talk
In a hilarious, completely improvised talk, improv master Anthony Veneziale takes to the TED stage for a truly one-of-a-kind performance. Armed with an audience-suggested topic ("stumbling towards intimacy") and a deck of slides he's...
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
You Read More Slowly As You Get Older — Here's Why
Researchers have noticed a decline in reading ability starting in your 40s. And learning more about why this happens might help us tell the difference between healthy aging and Alzheimer’s disease.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How puberty changes your brain | Shannon Odell
While we often talk about puberty's effect on the body, what gets overlooked are the fascinating changes that happen in the brain. Puberty, in fact, begins in the brain, and lasts as long as five years. And during this extended process,...
SciShow
The Psychology of Emojis
A group of British and Australian cyberpsychologists argues that emojis deserve way more research attention than they're getting - and scientists have discovered how to create on-demand killer mice!
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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!
SciShow
Why Do You Get Hangry?
Hanger is the grumpiness you feel when you are hungry. We've all been there, but what's the science behind it?
TED Talks
Daniel Reisel: The neuroscience of restorative justice
Daniel Reisel studies the brains of criminal psychopaths (and mice). And he asks a big question: Instead of warehousing these criminals, shouldn't we be using what we know about the brain to help them rehabilitate? Put another way: If...
Curated Video
Anatomy of an apology video
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.
Curated Video
Developing Brain: Tantrums
How toddlers' brains differ from adults, causing their infamous temper tantrums. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The part of the brain that produces emotion is called the amygdala In adults, the frontal lobes act as a control...
Curated Video
Fight or Flight
Danger elicits an instinctive biological response. Find out which hormones control whether we run away, or stand our ground and fight. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. At the first sight of danger, messages are sent to the brain...
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...
Curated Video
Ticklish Laughter and the Second Brain: Exploring Body Mysteries
This video unravels why tickling causes laughter and explores the concept of the stomach as a second brain, influencing our emotions. Discover the physiological and neurological responses behind being tickled and how our gut's complex...
Curated Video
Understanding Anger: Effects on the Body and Mind
Explore the physiological and psychological effects of anger, from the rush of adrenaline and increased heart rate to the long-term impacts on health. Learn why managing anger is crucial for both mental and physical well-being. This...
Curated Video
Can You Survive a Gunshot to The Head?
There is a very low chance of surviving a gunshot to the head, but even if you do survive, you cannot come out of such an injury unharmed, which is why gun violence is one popular media depiction that no one wants to see translated into...
Curated Video
Catnip Experiment
Jessi experiments with catnip! See what a cat, a skunk, foxes, and a mink do when they smell catnip.
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
Magnesium for Anxiety and Depression? The Science Says Yes!
Magnesium is considered one of the essential minerals that is involved in more than 300 different body processes, including keeping your heart beating and maintaining electrical stability of your nervous system. Magnesium is used by the...
Curated Video
Aromatherapy for Anxiety - How Does It Work?
Aromatherapy for anxiety. How does it work? Is it real? That's what I will be talking about today. Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to treat illnesses or reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Essential oils are taken...
Curated Video
Anxiety
Teach your kids about their feelings and emotions with this lesson on anxiety and fear anxiety video.