Bozeman Science
Conservation of Angular Momentum
In this video Paul Andersen explains that the angular momentum of a system will be conserved as long as there is no net external torque. Both point objects and extended objects are covered along with several examples.
Seven Dimensions
The Science of False Memories: Distorting Reality
In this video, a renowned researcher explains the concept of false memories and how they can be distorted or completely fabricated. Through experiments, he demonstrates how false memories can be implanted in the minds of ordinary people.
Curated Video
Understanding False Memory
In this video, we explore the idea that our decisions and preferences may not always be based solely on our own likes and dislikes. Through various studies, we discover how our thoughts and behaviors can be influenced by mind tricks and...
TED Talks
TED: How reliable is your memory? | Elizabeth Loftus
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus studies memories. More precisely, she studies false memories, when people either...
SciShow
How Cosmic Rays Make Astronauts See Stars
Some astronauts have reported the same specific symptoms: they see mysterious flashes of light out of the corner of their eyes. What causes those bizarre phenomena, and how does it affect astronauts?
The Guardian
Why your memories can't be trusted
Memory does not work like a video tape – it is not stored like a file just waiting to be retrieved. Instead, memories are formed in networks across the brain and every time they are recalled they can be subtly changed. So if these...
SciShow
Are Repressed Memories Real?
You might have heard about repressed memories on TV, but those memories aren’t always what they seem. *Content Warning: description of school shooting
TED Talks
Steve Ramirez and Xu Liu: A mouse. A laser beam. A manipulated memory.
Can we edit the content of our memories? It's a sci-fi-tinged question that Steve Ramirez and Xu Liu are asking in their lab at MIT. Essentially, the pair shoot a laser beam into the brain of a living mouse to activate and manipulate its...
Kenhub
Study groups: Help or hindrance for anatomy learning?
Find out whether study groups are for you, or if studying alone is the way to go.
Curated Video
Memory Science and Education
Psychologist and memory scientist Elizabeth Loftus (UC Irvine) discusses some current research ideas related to memory and brain imaging, and stresses the importance of educating people on the malleability of memory from a young age.
AllTime 10s
10 Reasons Your Memories Are Complete BS
We all have at least a few memories we treasure. But, just how reliable is that memory. Well honestly, not very. From subconscious theft to made up moments, here are 10 Reasons Your Memories Are Complete BS'
ShortCutsTv
Lost in the Mall
When Elizabeth Loftus gave evidence for the defence in the trail of George Franklin, it was held by the court that while memories were unreliable and could be altered through questioning, they could not be invented. There were no such...
Seven Dimensions
The Complexities of Memory and Lies in a High-Profile Case
Psychologist Eve Ash sits down with Dr Elizabeth Loftus, professor at the University of California to discuss Sue Neill-Fraser, who was convicted of murder in Tasmania in 2010.
Life Noggin
Is It Possible To SEE Someone's Memories?
Could you change or see someone's memories? Should this technology even exist? Watch More: What Is Synaesthesia? ►►►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IJShO_jjy8 Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://www.keeponthinking.co Support...
The Guardian
Why your memories can't be trusted
Memory does not work like a video tape – it is not stored like a file just waiting to be retrieved. Instead, memories are formed in networks across the brain and every time they are recalled they can be subtly changed. So if these...
World Science Festival
Memory: The Hidden Pathways That Make Us Human
Our brains prioritize facts and create memories based on emotional intensity. How the brain engages with the body to create emotions, how those emotions shape memory, and what happens when intense emotions are bound to false memories is...
Psychology Unlocked
False recall and what it tells us about our memory | Memory | Cognitive Psychology
We rely on our memory to complete pretty much every task that we set ourselves to. But even with our complete reliance on this cognitive capability, it's only able to accurately recall about 50% of the time... the rest of the time, we...
Psychology Unlocked
False Recall ... Why You Probably Imagined It - Cognitive Psychology - Memory
Memory is a fickle friend and so much of what we think we remember actually never happened. This video introduces a series of fascinating psychology studies into false recall - use these studies to enhance your essays on the reliability...
Step Back History
The Time Canada Almost Broke Up
I want you to think back to your first memory of a historic event. You can even comment down below with it, I’d be curious to hear. This is mine. It was near Halloween 1995. I remember being at a restaurant, and everyone was watching the...
SciShow
5 Myths You've Probably Seen on TV
There are some persistent myths about human psychology that appear on TV all the time. But people are complicated, and a lot of times, what we (and these shows) take to be true about human nature… may not be as accurate as we think.
SciShow
What 'Alien Abductions' Say About Our Brains
You’re on the internet, so you probably know that people sometimes claim to have been abducted by aliens. When researchers start to look closely at these stories and where they come from, they begin to realize that there might be...
World Science Festival
The Unbearable Lightness of Memory
It’s the thought of your childhood home. It’s that comforting aroma you can still smell ten years later. It’s the way you define yourself. It’s your memory. Where is memory stored? How do we recall? Why do we forget? We’ll shine a light...
Life Noggin
What's It Like To Have No Memory?
Memory is the diary of your life, but what if it didn't exist? Watch More: Check out Abe's Garden! ►►►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RIb9HDVsmQ Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://www.keeponthinking.co Support Life Noggin on...