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Mirror Neurons

This video segment, adapted from NOVA scienceNow, introduces the latest research on a system of neurons that plays a part in how people relate to each other. CREDITS: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/credits/hew06.sci.life.reg.mirrorneurons/ LICENSE: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/full-lice

The Neurological Processes of Memory Creation

For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/​ * When memorable experiences occur, a particular subset of neurons is activated in the brain. In this video, ALESSIO ATTARDO analyzes how these engram neurons are created. Imaging the synapse network through which neurons connect and communicate, Attardo is

Wrong decisions in the brain

Each action is planned in the brain in the sensory and motor cortex before execution. There is also an error correction mode: in the subthalamic nucleus. Author: ZDF/3sat/nano/docuvista/A. Leuschner/M. Wurtscheid/H. Müller/S.Reeh/Maximilian Mohr Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to watch

Intelligent Birds

Birds have much smaller brains than humans. They also lack the cerebral cortex, where human thinking takes place. However, the density of neurons in a bird's brain is higher. In other words, birds pack more brainpower into less space. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/N. Bergenthal/O. Roetz/WENDEVARGA/Maximilia

10 Surprising Facts About How Our Brains Work

Are you a fan of neuroscience? Are you curious about how our brain works? The nervous system? And the psychology of how our brain functions? Cognitive psychology was one of my favourite psychology class in my undergraduate studies, and these are the 10 interesting psychology facts that I remember. D

Environmental impact of cruise ships

NABU has calculated that one cruise ship produces more sulfur dioxide per day than 300 million cars. The particulate matter pollution is equivalent to about one million cars. In addition, one cruise ship produces more carbon dioxide per day than 80,000 cars. On top of that, in many ports there is no

Why Does Your Foot Fall Asleep?

Have you ever been sitting criss cross applesauce for so long that your foot falls asleep? It can feel like pins and needles but why does this happen? Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/producer/ab74e560-21e6-11e8-9e5c-976417fdd1d9 Life Noggin is a weekly animated educational serie

ScienceCasts: Using a Tablet Computer in Space

The Fine Motor Skills experiment on the station is looking at how long-duration microgravity effects fine motor task performance. Visit http://science.nasa.gov/ for more. www.nasa.gov/station http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/1767.html Click here to see more videos: h

Could Playing Music DRASTICALLY Change Your Brain?

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