The path to better medicine is paved with accidental yet revolutionary discoveries. In this well-told tale of how science happens, neuroscientist Rebecca Brachman shares news of a serendipitous breakthrough treatment that may prevent...

Why do teenagers seem so much more impulsive, so much less self-aware than grown-ups? Cognitive neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore compares the prefrontal cortex in adolescents to that of adults, to show us how typically "teenage"...

Settle in for a smörgåsbord of brain facts.

Are you a left-brained person or a right-brained person? Spoiler: You're neither.

Neuroscientist uri Hasson researches the basis of human communication, and experiments from his lab reveal that even across different languages, our brains show similar activity, or become "aligned," when we hear the same idea or story....

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...

Why do teenagers sometimes make outrageous, risky choices? Do they suddenly become reckless, or are they just going through a natural phase? To find out, Kashfia Rahman -- winner of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair...

Ed Boyden shows how, by inserting genes for light-sensitive proteins into brain cells, he can selectively activate or de-activate specific neurons with fiber-optic implants. With this unprecedented level of control, he's managed to cure...

Mice, bugs and hamsters are no longer the only way to study the brain. Functional MRI (fMRI) allows scientists to map brain activity in living, breathing, decision-making human beings. Read Montague gives an overview of how this...

The Neuroscience of Friendship: Why Your Brain Rewards You for Time with Friends

An ethically questionable new genetic technique attempts to grow human organs inside of pigs.

What happens to your brain during sex? - The science of love

Discover how groundbreaking research is bringing the sense of touch back to prosthetic limbs, transforming lives.

Behavioral neuroscience explores the reasoning behind decision-making processes in the brain. Test how the compromise effect reveals our tendencies in cognitive decision-making.

These days you may be hearing a lot about neuroscience in business, leadership, and Project Management. But what is neuroscience?



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Research has found some human brains can pick up on rotations of geomagnetic-strength fields as evidenced by drops in alpha wave power following stimulus.

Could ketamine be more than just an antidepressant? New research suggests this drug may also boost empathy and social connection. Dive into a groundbreaking study exploring ketamine's potential to transform mental health treatment for...

Your nervous system is why you can see this video, scratch your neck, feel hungry and ask yourself, Who am I? The human nervous system is a fascinating system with 86 billion neurons and about the same number of glial cells. The main...

In this project you will use the Engineering Design Process to test and design your own microfluidic device design and test how the design and thickness of the channels impacts the ability for liquid to flow through the microfluidic...

Your nervous system is why you can see this video, scratch your neck, feel hungry and ask yourself, “Who am I?” The human nervous system is a fascinating system with 86 billion neurons and about the same number of glial cells. The main...

Danielle is a Sage Junior Research Fellow in the University of California, Santa Barbara departments of physics and psychological and brain sciences. Danielle's research places her at the forefront of the field of network science, where...

Discover the cutting-edge technology enabling humans to control objects with their thoughts alone. Witness experiments like levitating plates and piloting drones using brain-computer interfaces, and explore the life-changing...

Explore the complex world of intelligence, starting with IQ tests and diving into how various activities can enhance cognitive function. This video examines the neuroscience behind intelligence, including how our brains process...

Did you know there’s a blood test that can detect your risk of depression? why aren’t we using it? Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, with 1 in every 6 adults experiencing it at some point in their lives. And...