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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

The senses of wolves

Wolves have highly developed sensory organs. Their panoramic vision covers a visual field of about 240 degrees. Their hearing is also excellent but the hunters' most important sense is the sense of smell. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Spiegel TV/Kirsten Hoehne, Nanje de Joung-Teuscher/Anja Schütze, Uli Wein

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

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

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? If so, you might be wondering what an HSP is. This video is designed to help you understand what HSP are and how they differ from other people. Did you know that 30% of the population is made up of Highly Sensitive People? A highly sensitive person is someone who

6 Bizarre Signs You're Likely an Intelligent Person

Have you ever wondered if there are some other signs you are intelligent? You know, besides that IQ score and grade on your math test? There are some pretty common signs to tell if someone might be smart. But what about the less-obvious signs? Here are a few bizarre signs you’re likely an intelligen

Learning to learn 13 tips from brain research

Learn for life or exams like scientists and brain researchers would. Sources: Brain capacity https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-memory-capacity/ Interrupted repetitions: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1249098 https://www.alzforum.org/news/research-news/while-you-we

The Multi-Store Model How memories are created

As you read this text, your eyes send signals to your working memory, which briefly stores each word to ensure that you understand the sentence without confusion. The reason you understand what you're reading is because of your long-term memory—at least that's the theory of the multi-store model of

5 Things You Don't Know About Autism (Part 2 of 2)

Just over forty years ago, autism was first recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-III. Since then, awareness of autism has become widespread among the public and thankfully most of this has been respectful and positive. Unfortunately, there have also been unscientific myths about autism that