Michael Ferguson: This is Your Brain on God
[14:03] Can science give us insights into age-old questions about religion? In this talk, Dr. Michael Ferguson descri…
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Brain anatomy and function
[1:20:38] Jeanette Norden, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, Emerita, Vanderbilt University School of M…
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The Neurobiology of the Parental Brain
[19:48] From mice to primates to humans, Harvard University’s Catherine Dulac provides a fascinating account …
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Helen Fisher: Why People Fall in Love
[29:39] Helen Fisher presents study findings on why people fall in love with one person and not another. [Video and text…
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How does your body know you’re full?
[4:33] Hunger claws at your belly. It tugs at your intestines, which begin to writhe, aching to be fed. Being hungry gene…
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Giulia Enders: The surprisingly charming science of your gut
[14:03] Ever wonder how we poop? Learn about the gut — the system where digestion (and a whole lot more) happens &#…
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This Is How Your Brain Powers Your Thoughts
[3:49] Scientists have figured out how our brains process thoughts and the explanation will blow your mind. [Video and…
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David Eagleman: Can we create new senses for humans?
[20:38] As humans, we can perceive less than a ten-trillionth of all light waves. “Our experience of reality,” say…
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David Eagleman: The Brain and The Law
[34:16] It’s still very much a work in progress trying to unravel the paradox of free will. There’s so many …
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A Summary of Epigenetics
[9:28] Hank & his clone Circus Hank explain the power of epigenetics, which studies the factors that determine how …
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