Memory: Long Term Potentiation
[8:00] Long-term potentiation is thought to be the molecular event that contributes to learning. Through synaptic pl…
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How does your brain respond to pain?
[4:57] Ouch! Everyone experiences pain — but why do some people react to the same painful stimulus in different w…
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Rose Eveleth: The science of spiciness
[3:54] When you take a bite of a hot pepper, your body reacts as if your mouth is on fire — because that’s esse…
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Why Are Teens So Moody?
[3:57] A look inside the teenage brain! [Source: AsapSCIENCE YouTube link]…
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The Autonomic Nervous System
[3:03] Dr. Rick Hecht points out the various functions of the autonomic nervous system and explains the division betwe…
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Dr. Andrew Newberg: The Neuroscience of Enlightenment
[9:22] Enlightenment is a traditionally mystical and slippery concept, but when it is subjected to the rigors of empir…
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The Importance of Imagery
[3:47] Dr. Martin Rossman describes the emotive language of imagery and its ability to modulate your stress levels as w…
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Heather Berlin: The brain is our last frontier and consciousness is expanding
[18:09] The brain may seem mysterious, but here Dr. Berlin gives us a basic primer of consciousness and creativity. Hea…
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Why Do We Shiver?
[2:41] When you’re cold, chances are, you start to shiver. Why does your body do this? [Source: Life Noggin YouTube li…
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The Neuroscience of Love
[5:00] Why not learn some of the science behind love? If you believe in love at first sight, are in a committed relationsh…
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