Former international rugby players are suing rugby’s governing bodies after being diagnosed with degenerative brain diseases, and CNN reports that this could be the tip of a very large iceberg, as more players are reporting symptoms of...

In March 2007, as a meningitis epidemic was raging in Burkina Faso, we filmed a poignant and revealing account of the devastating impact meningitis epidemics have on individuals, families, and communities. Meningitis is a deadly...

Are you a community college student who has a novel idea that uses science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)? The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) present the third...

MONTGOMERY, MN - SEPTEMBER 02: A MAN who shot himself in the face astonishingly survived with barely a scar on his face. Every year on 2 September, Kevin Amundson holds a party; there’s food, drink, laughter and music; family and friends...

Everyone has memories. But how does that work in the brain? How does your brain store information for you to recall later? And how do we learn various skills, like playing an instrument, or riding a bike? As incredible as it may sound,...

At this point, we understand how important the brain is. So naturally, when the brain is damaged in some way, it is usually disastrous for the individual. What are the different types of brain damage? How does the brain respond? We will...

This program explores the essential components and functions of the nervous system while also investigating the endocrine system. The following parts of the nervous system are illustrated through colorful graphics: brain, spinal cord,...