Be Smart
The Unbelievable Science of How We Read
Reading. You’re doing it right now. I bet you don’t even have to think about it. But have you ever wondered what’s happening in your brain to turn all these weird symbols into meaning? This video will teach you how to read all over...
Crash Course
The Mind/Brain: Crash Course History of Science
Scientists in the nineteenth century discovered a lot about life and matter. But exactly what kind of stuff is the human brain? That one was—and is—tricky. The brain sciences—with experiments and therapies tied to biological theories of...
SciShow
How We Feel Pain, From Peppers to Pressure
We didn't understand how our bodies processed pain until recently. From hot peppers to slamming your hand in a drawer, recent research suggests that pain from various sources can be processed in a surprisingly similar way.
TED Talks
Jeff Hawkins: How brain science will change computing
Treo creator Jeff Hawkins urges us to take a new look at the brain -- to see it not as a fast processor, but as a memory system that stores and plays back experiences to help us predict, intelligently, what will happen next.
SciShow
Can We Keep Neurons Active…with Algae?
Cyanobacteria and other microbes produce a lot of oxygen. What if we could use that oxygen to power our brains?
Curated Video
What is the SCARF Model?
Social behaviors – like those we see in and around our projects – are driven by two urges: to minimize perceived threat, and to maximize potential reward. But what are the sources of threat and reward in the social domain? That is the...
Neuro Transmissions
My baby's brain from conception to birth
What happens to your brain BEFORE birth? Growing an entire mind in nine months is a pretty enormous accomplishment! A baby's brain goes from just a couple of cells to a neuron-dense powerhouse. But what does the brain development of a...
Neuro Transmissions
A (Brief) History of Brain Sciences
Neuroscience and psychology have a lot in common. But where does one begin and the other end? What are the differences? And how did we end up with these two different-yet-overlapping fields? It turns out that the history of brain science...
Infognostica
The Science of Yoga (Part 1 - Meditation)
Cutting edge scientists and ancient mystic dudes may have more to agree on than you think. This video explores some parallels within the ancient practice of meditation. If you want to research more on the scientific effects, check out...
Neuro Transmissions
New Sense Discovered?
A recent study discovered a new cell in mice used for olfactory detection that may give them a sort of spidey sense. The results could mean big things for how we think about smell! On this weekês episode of Neuro Transmissions, Alie...
Seven Dimensions
Exploring the Nature and Impact of Everyday Lies
In this video, Robert Feldman discusses his popular book titled "The Liar in Your Life" and the motivations behind writing it. He delves into the widespread occurrence of lying in everyday life and how it plays a crucial role in social...
Neuro Transmissions
Welcome to Neuro Transmissions
Hey there! Thanks for stumbling on our introduction video. Neuro Transmissions is a channel on a mission to bring neuroscience to everyone. It's not rocket surgery, it's brain science!
Science360
Biodiversity: A boon for brain research
How two unlikely microbes (that don't even have brains) led to the development of one of today's most promising brain research techniques--which is being used to study many diseases including schizophrenia and Parkinson's.
Neuro Transmissions
I participated in a research study. Here's what it was like
At some point, you've probably seen signs calling for research study participants. But did you ever take a stub and call the number? What does that even look like? It can be a scary thing to hop into a study as a participant. But it...
Stanford University
National Geographic: Stanford University: Stress: Portrait of a Killer
Clip from a video documentary [4:39] that discusses the impact of stress on our health and how exposure to chronic stress is threatening our lives. Scientist Robert Sapolsky, who studied stress in humans and baboons, explains how social...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Hm, Amnesia, and Memory
The case of Henry Gustav Molaison, or HM as scientists knew him, changed the course of brain research. HM suffered from amnesia from the age of 27, and could not remember anything beyond the last thirty seconds. He passed away shortly...