SciShow
The Science of Dreaming
Dreaming is one of the weirdest things we do & in this SciShow infusion Hank talks about how science is helping us understand why we dream, what our brains are up to when they're doing it, and why dreaming may be critically important to...
Crash Course
Freud, Jung, Luke Skywalker, and the Psychology of Myth: Crash Course World Mythology #40
In which Mike Rugnetta teaches you about Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, and how a lot of their work was influenced by myth and mythology. While Freud and Jung aren't quite as revered as they once were, they were undoubtedly a huge...
SciShow
The Psychology of Senses | Compilation
Are the five senses really all that we use to take in the world around us, or is it a little more complex than that, with psychology playing a more prominent role than you might have thought?
Curated Video
Italy - Berlusconi Set To Win In Referendum
Former Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, looked set for
victory in a referendum which could have forced him to break up
his Fininvest television empire.
Television coverage of elections
graphics
people watching election results...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Chris Anderson (TED): Questions no one knows the answers to
TED curator Chris Anderson shares his obsession with questions that no one (yet) knows the answers to. A short intro leads into two questions: Why can't we see evidence of alien life? And how many universes are there?
SciShow
How Close Are We to Growing Brains in a Dish?
You may have heard about a study where researchers were able to grow lumps of neural tissue that showed measurable activity – a little bit like an actual brain. Are scientists trying to grow artificial brains, and if so, what kind of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Questions no one knows the answers to - Chris Anderson
In the first of a new TED-Ed series designed to catalyze curiosity, TED Curator Chris Anderson shares his boyhood obsession with quirky questions that seem to have no answers.
TED Talks
Chris Anderson (TED): Questions no one knows the answers to
TED curator Chris Anderson shares his obsession with questions that no one (yet) knows the answers to. A short intro leads into two questions: Why can't we see evidence of alien life? And how many universes are there?
SciShow
How Science Is Trying to Understand Consciousness
Figuring out exactly what consciousness is and whether or not it could emerge in non-human things has stumped us for centuries. Now, analyzing it from a scientific perspective might not just be possible, but necessary.
SciShow
The Science of Dreaming
Dreaming is one of the weirdest things we do & in this SciShow infusion Hank talks about how science is helping us understand why we dream, what our brains are up to when they're doing it, and why dreaming may be critically important to...
SciShow
When Blindsight is 20 20
We tend to think of physical blindness like a blindfold, but it’s much more complicated than that, and in some instances, people who have lost their vision can still "see" subconsciously.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is consciousness? - Michael S. A. Graziano
Explore the theories of human consciousness and the science of how your brain works to create a conscious experience. -- Patient P.S. suffered a stroke that damaged the right side of her brain, leaving her unaware of everything on her...
TED Talks
TED: Your brain hallucinates your conscious reality | Anil Seth
Right now, billions of neurons in your brain are working together to generate a conscious experience -- and not just any conscious experience, your experience of the world around you and of yourself within it. How does this happen?...
SciShow
How Our Brains Learn Consciousness
Neuroscience is abound with debates over the nature of consciousness. Which makes sense, because it’s a very abstract idea. We know we are conscious, but theories of why, how and what brain activity causes it are still simply that:...
SciShow
What Happens in the Brain During a Coma?
Patients in comas might look like they’re sleeping, but there are pretty fascinating things happening inside of their heads.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What causes sleepwalking? | Emmanuel During
Mumbling fantastical gibberish; devouring blocks of cheese in the nude; peeing in places that aren't toilets; and jumping out of windows. These are all things people have reportedly done while sleepwalking, a behavior that can be...
Curated Video
Sustainable Energy and Local Economy at Soneva Kiri
Learn how Soneva Kiri Hotel reduces its environmental impact by minimizing diesel consumption and increasing the use of solar energy. Discover the hotel's commitment to supporting the local economy through weekly trips to the fishermen’s...
Curated Video
The Fascinating Complexity of the Human Brain
In this video, we learn about the incredible complexity of the human brain, which consists of approximately 170 billion cells, including 86 billion neurons. These neurons communicate through synchronized impulses, creating brain waves...
Curated Video
Involuntary
As opposed to voluntary, an involuntary action is one that happens without any conscious control - for example a reflex response, or anything that someone does in their sleep. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in...
Mister Simplify
Human Defense Mechanisms by Anna Freud - Simplest Explanation Ever
Why do people get defensive time and again? What do we actually direct towards when we refer to defensiveness? Where do defense mechanisms come from? These and some more questions will be explained as we look at the contributions of...
Curated Video
Paris: The Global Beacon of Gastronomic Excellence
Paris stands as a global capital of gastronomy, where tradition meets innovation. Chefs worldwide draw inspiration from the city's culinary heritage, creating masterpieces that honor Paris's reputation as a hub of gastronomic brilliance....
Curated Video
Why Is It 'mportant To Stay Awake When Injured?
The belief that one should keep a critically ill/wounded patient awake is mostly a non-medical concept. In other words, this belief/practice doesn’t really have concrete scientific backing; it’s just a thing that has crept into our...
Curated Video
What Does It Mean To Project? A Psychological Defense Mechanism
Today's video answers the question: How do I stop projecting when the person is reinforcing some of my insecurities with insults? I give examples of projecting your own thoughts onto others. I define the unconscious vs subconscious. The...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Increasing Your Rate of Speech in German - German Learning Tips #17 - Deutsch lernen
Ever wanted to be able to speak German more quickly? Well, here are some tips to help you along the way.