Ellen Winner: Learning and neuroplasticity
[6:06] Dr. Ellen Winner, of the Arts and Mind Lab at Boston College, is an expert on child prodigies and learning in the ar…
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Ever wondered why birds don’t crash into each other?
[0:43] Biologists have figured out why birds don’t smash into each other in flight. [Video source: New Scientis…
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Rebecca Saxe: Baby Brains – Unlocking Our Humanity
[12:38] At MIT, Rebecca Saxe studies human brain development, in order to understand how the human mind is built. The ch…
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Behind The Scenes With Cirque du Soleil’s Superhuman Performers
[6:07] Since it was founded in 1984, Cirque du Soleil has created a vast number of dynamic and jaw-dropping shows that re…
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The Secret to Creativity
[5:07] Let your mind wander: Your next great idea might come when you least expect it. [Video source: BrainCraft YouT…
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3 Quick Psychology Tests!
[11:18] Steve Zaragoza, Bree Essrig and Elliott Morgan try some developmental psychology tests. [Video source: Brai…
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These Greek Villagers Whistle to Chat
[1:57] Whistles let shepherds communicate between distant hillsides because a whistled sound wave travels farther t…
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Can You Really ‘Train’ Your Brain?
[4:15] Brain training games claim to improve your memory, attention, and reasoning skills. Some even say they help pre…
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Your Most Powerful Negotiation Tool: The Illusion of Control
[4:42] Ex-FBI crisis negotiator Chris Voss explains the golden question that will give you the upper hand in a negotiat…
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Marshmallow Test: A great indicator for future success…or not
[6:02] In this short talk from TED U, Joachim de Posada shares a landmark experiment on delayed gratification — a…
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