The neuroscience of everyday life without the big words. If you are fascinated with the human brain and would like to learn something new, this is the podcast for you.
231 episodes transcribedNext in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the hypothalamus; a brain area important for autonomic functions like sleep and hormones.
Around 75,000,000 people, or roughly 1% of the world's population, have autism. Autism is a broad term for individuals with a variety of atypical beha...
Next up in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Thalamus; a brain area essential for a range of senses, consciousness, and even memory.
We've spent a lot of time discussing different brain areas and what they do, but that's not the whole picture. How do these areas communicate and work...
In this week's Neuroscience Bite, we continue our series of discussions on different brain areas with the Brainstem.
Marijuana has seen increased support, and even legalisation, around the world in recent years. But how does Marijuana use affect the brain? In today's...
In this week's Neuroscience Bite, we narrow in on the Hippocampus and discuss its structure and functions.
Sometimes, the area responsible for vision in a blind person's brain changes over time to complete different functions, like hearing. This extreme exa...
It's challenging to deal with the loss of a loved one. The grieving process is long and complicated, but what in the brain is causing this? In the sea...
You've probably been warned about the potential of too much "Blue Light" being harmful, especially for sleep. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss...
We've all experienced those hot and humid days when our brains seem to work slower. Some people, like firefighters, face extreme heat regularly but st...
You're only as old as you feel. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the brain benefits of feeling younger than you are.
When was the last time you remembered a friend's phone number or did math without a calculator? It's increasingly common for us to rely on technology...
Across social media and in day-to-day life, we spend a lot of time obsessing over cute animals. But what makes us enjoy them so much? Today's Neurosci...
How about this weather? The game was crazy last night! We often find ourselves repeating conversations like this with a wide range of people, it's wha...
Ataxia is another neuromotor disorder that negatively impacts coordination and overall motor function. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the ne...
Last week, we discussed how artificial intelligence is designed to learn how human brains. But, when AI learns , how exactly does it use that knowledg...
Apraxia is a neural disorder that causes serious deficits in various motor functions. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind...
Whether you know it or not, artificial intelligence is probably a part of your daily life. It may be the face recognition in your phone, or vacuum tha...
Have you ever heard of Arepa, a drink designed to improve your brain health? Or maybe you've heard of other "superfoods" designed to improve your brai...
