The Atlantic
The Adrenaline Rush of Herding Reindeer
As winter approaches in Finnish Lapland, daylight rapidly retreats. The Sámi—the estimated 80,000 people who are indigenous to the region and live in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia—prepare for winter by bringing their reindeer down...
Curated Video
How Adrenaline and Acetylcholine Affect Heart Rate
In this episode, I discuss the effect of Adrenaline and Acetylcholine on heart rate. Adrenaline speeds it up and Acetylcholine slows it down. They both have their effect by modifying the conductance for ions such as Sodium, Potassium and...
Great Big Story
This Couple Rode Over 2,000 Roller Coasters
New ReviewMeet Martin and Cheryl Lewison, an extraordinary couple who've turned their passion for roller coasters into a global adventure. With over 2,000 roller coasters conquered across 36 countries, this dynamic duo is on a relentless quest for...
SciShow
Why Can the Same Drug Treat Heart Attacks and Anxiety?
Drugs that treat heart failure are also prescribed for anxiety? What's up with that?
National Geographic
Train Surfing: One Mistake and This Illegal 'Sport' Might Kill You | Short Film Showcase
Watch India’s train surfers tempt fate with high-speed stunts in this entrancing short film by Adrien Cothier. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase #NationalGeographic...
Life Noggin
The Science of Adrenaline
When you get excited, you might feel the rush of adrenaline. Why does this chemical make us feel so strong and powerful? Follow Us! https://twitter.com/LifeNoggin https://facebook.com/LifeNoggin Click here to see more videos:...
Life Noggin
What Does Adrenaline Do To Your Body? #shorts #education
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Catalyst University
Terminating a G protein Coupled Response
Terminating a G protein Coupled Response
The Guardian
Tent pegging in the UK: 'In neza bazi, anything can happen'
Sohail Hussain is one of a growing number of young, British Asians who has recently taken up tent pegging. Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/subscribegdn The ancient cavalry sport, also know as neza bazi, has been...
The Atlantic
The Alabama Town Where Demolition Derby Is Life
In Dothan, Alabama, people from across the South flock to Stoney Roberts Demolition to seek out a very specific adrenaline rush—the kind that comes from watching cars smash each other to smithereens. “If you've ever been in a red light...
Curated Video
Herne Hill: Pedals & Puddles (1927) | BFI National Archive
Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetotheBFI. Watch more cycling films on BFI Player: http://player.bfi.org.uk/collections/cycling-on-film/ The adrenaline rush of a race at South London's Herne Hill velodrome is captured in this newsreel,...
Curated Video
Experience the Thrill of Go Kart Racing: A Heart-Pounding Adventure
Go Kart racing offers an exhilarating and safe way to experience high-speed thrills on the track. With its roots in Formula One racing, this sport provides an opportunity to test your skills in hand-eye coordination and speed while...
TED Talks
Carl Honoré: In praise of slowness
Journalist Carl Honore believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. But there's a backlash brewing, as everyday people start putting the brakes on their all-too-modern lives.
Curated Video
Introduction to the Endocrine System and Negative Feedback Control
In this lecture, I discuss the endocrine system and how endocrine glands control functions in the body through the release of hormones. The pituitary gland is known as the Master Endocrine Gland and plays a major role in controlling the...
Curated Video
Blood Pressure Regulation (Lecture)
How is Blood pressure regulated? How do cardiac output and peripheral resistance fit into the equation? What are the negative effects of hypertension (high blood pressure). I explore these concepts and more in this video
Great Big Story
Base Jumping + Mountain Skiing = Extreme Ski-Base Jumping
Discover the exhilarating world of ski base jumping with Super Frenchie as he defies gravity and embraces danger to seek the ultimate happiness.
Great Big Story
Defying Gravity: Sarah Hendrickson's Ski Jumping Journey
Step into the world of Olympic ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson as she describes the thrill of flying a football field's length through cold, silent air.
Great Big Story
Base Jumping + Mountain Skiing = Extreme Ski-Base Jumping
New ReviewDiscover the exhilarating world of ski base jumping with Super Frenchie as he defies gravity and embraces danger to seek the ultimate happiness.
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...
Psych2Go
5 Weird Facts About Being Scared
Are you a scaredy cat or are you not afraid of anything? Fall somewhere in between? Here are 5 interesting things about why we get scared and even why we don't. When scared, our instinctual survival response kicks into action. This...
SciShow
The Chemistry of Addiction
Why are addictions so common? A video explains the biological processes associated with addiction and the evolutionary reasons we respond this way. It focuses on the brain and chemical responses. It also explores the links between...