TED Talks
Todd Kuiken: A prosthetic arm that "feels"
Physiatrist and engineer Todd Kuiken is building a prosthetic arm that connects with the human nervous system -- improving motion, control and even feeling. Onstage, patient Amanda Kitts helps demonstrate this next-gen robotic arm.
Bozeman Science
The Sensory System
Paul Andersen explains how we perceive our environment using our sensory system. He starts with a brief discussion of action potentials and the nervous system. He shows that we many more than five senses. He goes into more detail to show...
Bozeman Science
Homeostatic Loops
Paul Andersen describes four important homeostatic loops in biology. He begins with a brief description of the elements of a homeostatic loop. He then describes how the hypothalamus helps us maintain a stable internal body temperature....
SciShow
Why You Might Want Parasitic Worms
Some doctors have actually found a connection between having parasitic worms and not having immune system problems like allergies or arthritis.
SciShow
Why Do I Sweat So Much?
If you always end up soaked while your friends are barely glistening, you might have wondered why your sweat glands are so… sweaty.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The science of skin - Emma Bryce
Between you and the rest of the world lies an interface that makes up 16% of your physical weight. This is your skin, the largest organ in your body: laid out flat, it would cover close to 1.7 square meters of ground. But besides keeping...
TED Talks
Elliot Krane: The mystery of chronic pain
We think of pain as a symptom, but there are cases where the nervous system develops feedback loops and pain becomes a terrifying disease in itself. Starting with the story of a girl whose sprained wrist turned into a nightmare, Elliot...
Crash Course
The Nervous System - CrashCourse Biology
Hank begins a series of videos on organ systems with a look at the nervous system and all of the things that it is responsible for in the body.
Bozeman Science
The Brain
In this video Paul Andersen explains the structures and functions of seventeen major parts of the brain. He begins with a quick discussion of brain evolution and ends with a review of the major parts presented inside the brainstem,...
Curated Video
Revolutionary Pain Killing Machine: A Breakthrough for Chronic Back Pain Relief
Introducing a revolutionary pain killing machine that uses small electric shocks to provide relief from severe back pain. Developed as an alternative to medication, this device blocks pain signals in the nerves without any side effects....
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Rita Omokha - Teachers Make a Difference - Paula Span
In 2019, after a career in sales and marketing at CNN, NBC, and Viacom, Rita Omokha pursued her calling to become a reporter by enrolling at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Nervous about leaving a secure income, she...
Curated Video
Synaesthesia
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...
Curated Video
The Nervous System - Body’s Communication
Our bodies contain an intricate network of nerves and pathways which make up the Central Nervous System. How are they linked? And how do they connect different parts of our body to control bodily functions? Biology - Being Human -...
Curated Video
Introduction to the Brain
What does the brain look like and what does it actually do? What specific functions do the brain stem, cerebellum and cerebrum control? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The brain is the most complex object in the known Universe....
Curated Video
Electric Eels
Electric eels can generate amazing amounts of electricity inside their body. Discover how they use this for defence and to stun potential prey. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Electric eels create electricity to...
Curated Video
Incredible brain
See how your incredible brain makes sense of your senses! Living things - Our senses - Incredible brain Learning Points There are five main senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch), which together help us to experience the world...
Curated Video
The circulatory system – Odd one out
Four parts belonging to systems within the human body are shown, but which is the odd one out? Life processes - Body systems - The circulatory system A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is...
Curated Video
The Nervous System - Brain Function
Learn all about the function of the brain and the nervous system. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points The nervous system is the brain, spinal cord and a network of nerves. The senses transmit information to...
Curated Video
Structure And Function Of the Living Organisms: The Structure and Functions of The Human Nervous System
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identifying the structure and functions of the human nervous system.5728
Curated Video
Understanding Pain: The Body's Alarm System
Explore the sophisticated mechanisms behind pain, a crucial alert system that protects us from harm. This video dives into various experiments and explanations that unravel how our body detects and reacts to pain, from quick reflex...
Healthcare Triage
The Stigma of Mental Illness: Is it All in Your Head?
All too often, mental issues are dismissed with some form of the expression, "it's all in your head." To which we say, duh. Mental illness is very often in your head, as the brain is the primary organ impacted in many, many varieties of...
Curated Video
How to Control Your Nerves Before and During Your Presentation
Many people would say that giving a presentation is the scariest thing they need to do at work. Indeed, some people who do it a lot still find it a real challenge to get their nerves under control. Happily, a little nervousness can give...
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Whiplash Can Destroy Your Neck...
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the bodily trauma that can occur from whiplash, or cervical acceleration-deceleration.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How a Female Erection Works
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how a female erection works by going over the relevant anatomy and physiology, as well as compares it to male erectile function, and if female erection and climax can...