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Scientists say your “mind" isn’t confined to your brain, or even your body
"Your thoughts, feelings, memories, attention, what you experience in this subjective world is part of mind.” (2021)
This Is How Your Brain Becomes Addicted to Caffeine | Science
Regular ingestion of the drug alters your brain's chemical makeup, leading to fatigue, headaches and nausea if you try to quit (2020)
‘Amazing, Isn’t It?’ Long-Sought Blood Test for Alzheimer’s in Reach - The New York Times
Scientists say such tests could be available in a few years, speeding research for treatments and providing a diagnosis for dementia patients who w... (2020)
How to remember anything using the memory palace technique
Four-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis and psychological scientist Julia Shaw explain how to use the memory palace technique to boost your mem... (2020)
Want to be more rational? Multilingualism might be the answer | World Economic Forum
We make more measured decisions when thinking in another language, but we're also less likely to be accurate, researchers say. (2019)
Brain-Computer Interface - MIT Technology Review
News and reporting on brain-computer interface research and technologies, from MIT Technology Review. (2019)
Opinion | Why It’s So Hard to Learn French in Middle Age - The New York Times
I knew I’d never sound like a native. But shouldn’t I be much better than this? (2019)
Why I’m into meditation - By Bill Gates
Bill Gates reviews “The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness” by author Andy Puddicombe. (2019)
Need to remember something? Science says you should draw it - Fast Company
New research finds that the simple act of drawing boosts memory better than words do. (2018)
Yes, the Octopus Is Smart as Heck. But Why? - The New York Times
It has eight arms, three hearts — and a plan. Scientists aren’t sure how the cephalopods got to be so intelligent. (2018)
Growing Up Surrounded by Books Could Have Powerful, Lasting Effect on the Mind || Smithsonian
A new study suggests that exposure to large home libraries may have a long-term impact on proficiency in three key areas (2018)
Air pollution linked to “huge” reduction in intelligence | UN Environment
Air pollution can have a “huge” negative effect on cognitive intelligence – especially amongst older men – according to a study released this past ... (2018)
Jeff Hawkins Is Finally Ready to Explain His Brain Research - The New York Times
He created the mobile computing companies Palm and Handspring. But for decades his passion has been studying how the human brain works. (2018)
Temple Grandin (TV Movie 2010) - IMDb
Biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who overcame the limitations imposed on her by her condition to become a Ph.D. and expert in the field ... (2018)
Could AI allow you to live forever? — Quartz
Artificial intelligence will change the way we die—and the way we grieve for the deaths of our family and friends. (2018)
Melatonin: Much More Than You Wanted To Know
<p><em>[I am not a sleep specialist. Please consult with one before making any drastic changes or trying to treat anything serious.]</em></p> <p>.... (2018)
Relearn Faster and Retain Longer - Along With Practice, Sleep Makes Perfect
'Both repeated practice and sleep improve long-term retention of information. The assumed common mechanism underlying these effects is memory react... (2018)
You probably won’t remember this, but the “forgetting curve” theory explains why learning is hard | Quartz
Learning has an evolutionary purpose: Among species, individuals that adapt to their environments will succeed. That's why your brain more easily r... (2018)
N.F.L. Official Affirms Link Between Playing Football and C.T.E. - The New York Times
The N.F.L.’s top health and safety official admitted Monday that there was a link between the sport and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (2018)
N.F.L. Acknowledges Long-Term Concussion Effects - NYTimes
The N.F.L. conceded publicly for the first time that concussions can have lasting consequences. (2018)
I’m the Wife of a Former N.F.L. Player. Football Destroyed His Mind. - The New York Times
He chose the sport, but he did not choose brain damage. (2018)
My Forgotten Language | Discover Magazine
How the brain can lose — and reclaim — an abandoned mother tongue. “I don’t remember my first language anymore, or at least not most... (2018)
Inside the brains of aging dogs | Knowable Magazine
In a citizen science project, thousands of pet dogs are helping scientists to understand what happens to memory and cognition in old age (2025)
That Is Not How Your Brain Works - Nautilus
Forget these scientific myths to better understand your brain and yourself. (2024)
What Your Brain Is Doing When You’re Not Doing Anything - Nautilus
On autopilot, the mind reveals new connections. (2024)
Netflix and PBS feature Ranu Jung and her Adaptive Neural Systems Laboratory Team - FIU College of Engineering
It is with great Panther Pride that we invite you to watch two recent television broadcasts featuring Ranu Jung, professor and chair of the Departm... (2023)
DoD awards FIU biomedical engineering team $6 million to expand testing of pioneering prosthetic hand system
DOD has awarded $6 million to FIU biomedical engineering professor Ranu Jung and her team to expand testing of their pioneering prosthetic hand sys... (2023)
Neuroscience: “Pop, Pop, Pop.” She Heard Her Brain in Action - Nautilus
Brain-computer interfaces are opening new possibilities. Brain-computer interface (BCI) have the potential to give people with limited mobility in... (2013)
Nootropics; Study drugs make healthy people worse at problem-solving, not better
Hard-working, but incompetent. Users try harder, but are less competent | Science & technology. Officially, the stimulant drugs are used to tre... (2023)
How our brains cope with speaking more than one language - BBC Future
Speaking a second or even a third language can bring obvious advantages, but occasionally the words, grammar and even accents can get mixed up. (2022)
How to Build Willpower | David Goggins & Dr. Andrew Huberman
David Goggins and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the neuroscience of willpower and how pushing through challenges and doing what you don't want to do ... (2024)
Why being bilingual is good for your brain | BBC Ideas
What does bilingualism do to the brain? And are there benefits to being bilingual? Turns out there are lots of upsides. 🧠Made by Black Lab FilmsSub... (2023)
The Neuroscience of Consciousness – with Anil Seth
Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience Anil Seth looks at the neuroscience of consciousness and how our biology gives rise to the un... (2023)
Anil Seth: How your brain invents your "self" | TED
Who are you, really? Neuroscientist Anil Seth lays out his fascinating new theory of consciousness and self, centered on the notion that we "predic... (2023)
TED: Your brain hallucinates your conscious reality | Anil Seth
TED: Your brain hallucinates your conscious reality | Anil Seth (2023)
What happens to your brain as you age
As the most complex organ in your body, your brain changes radically throughout your life. Starting from before birth and continuing even after you... (2023)
Music’s power over your brain, explained | Michael Spitzer
Humans are musical animals 4 million years in the making, explained by music expert Michael Spitzer. (2023)
Exercise and your Brain: The #1 way to strengthen your mind is to use your body | Wendy Suzuki
Exercise gives your brain a “bubble bath of neurochemicals,” says Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neural science. (2023)
Can cells think? | Michael Levin
We know that humans are an intelligent species. But this biologist breaks down the intelligence of each of our cells — and it will blow your mind.. (2023)
How I Tricked My Brain To Like Doing Hard Things (dopamine detox)
You probably don't have a problem playing video games or browsing social media on your phone. In fact I have no doubt you could sit in front of a s... (2023)
THINKING FAST AND SLOW - SUMMARY (BY DANIEL KAHNEMAN)
THINKING FAST AND SLOW - SUMMARY (BY DANIEL KAHNEMAN) (2022)
Thinking, Fast and Slow | Daniel Kahneman | Talks at Google
@Google Talks is proud to welcome hero of psychology, Daniel Kahneman.Daniel Kahneman, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his se... (2022)
What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's | Lisa Genova - TED
Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice," Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science in... (2022)
Mind Reading For Brain-To-Text Communication - Two Minute Papers
The paper "High-performance brain-to-text communication via imagine... (2022)
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Puts An AI Into Your Brain! - Two Minute Papers
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Puts An AI Into Your Brain! (2022)
Is marijuana bad for your brain? - TED ED - Anees Bahji
Explore how marijuana’s two main active compounds, THC and CBD, affect your brain and body, and what risk factors to watch out for. -- In 1970, mar... (2019)
How the food you eat affects your brain - Mia Nacamulli
TED-Ed Published on Jun 21, 2016 When it comes to what you bite, chew and swallow, your choices have a direct and long-lasting effect on the mo... (2019)
11 Secrets to Memorize Things Quicker Than Others
We learn things throughout our entire lives, but we still don’t know everything because we forget a lot of information. Bright Side will tell you a... (2018)
How to learn major parts of the brain quickly
Learn how the brain works in 5 minutes using only your hands. Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/thepsychshow Topics: - Cortex, gray mat... (2018)
The Science of Well-Being - Dr. Laurie Santos' New Online Course
YaleCourses Published on Feb 4, 2018 This course is a modified version of Dr. Santos' record-breaking psychology class taught at Yale. Learn wh... (2018)
MIT AGI: Future of Intelligence (Ray Kurzweil)
This is a talk by Ray Kurzweil for course 6.S099: Artificial General Intelligence. For this entire recording, Ray did not use slides, so the video ... (2018)
Farnam Street: Mental Models on Vimeo
Mental models are your mind’s tool box for making decisions. The framework for understanding how the world really works. And, the more tools you ha... (2018)
Dr. Matthew Hill: How Cannabis Impacts Health & the Potential Risks - Huberman Lab
Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Hill, Ph.D., a professor of cell biology and anatomy ... (2024)
The Secret to a Long Life - Radiolab | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Radiolab on Spotify. Producer Sindhu Gnanasambandan wants to know how she can live the longest feeling life possible. T... (2023)
"Is Everything A Hallucination?" with Anil Seth - Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps on Spotify. When you see the colour blue, is it the same as when I see the ... (2023)
#366 How Your Brain Creates Your Reality: A Neuroscientist’s Take On Consciousness with Professor Anil Seth
Listen to this episode from Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee on Spotify. What does consciousness mean to you? It’s something th... (2023)
Anil Seth explores the mystery of consciousness - The TED Interview | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from The TED Interview on Spotify. Is the dress blue or gold? Do you hear "laurel" or "yanny"? Neuroscientist Anil Seth digs... (2023)
Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I explain how dopamine dynamics — meaning changes and interactions between ou... (2023)
Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction | Episode 39 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. This episode serves as a sort of “Dopamine Masterclass”. I discuss the immensely powerful chem... (2022)
Time Perception & Entrainment by Dopamine, Serotonin & Hormones | Episode 46 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I discuss how our brain and body track time and the role that neurochemicals,... (2022)
Focus Toolkit: Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration | Episode 88 - Huberman Lab | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. In this episode, I provide a list of behavioral, nutritional, and supplement-based tools you c... (2022)
Bio Eats World: The Theory of a Thousand Brains - Andreessen Horowitz
In this episode, we talk with Jeff Hawkins—an entrepreneur and scientist, known for inventing some of the earliest handheld computers, the Palm and... (2021)
A Safer Psychedelic: non-hallucinogenic derivatives of psychedelics - a16z
On Bio Eats World, we discuss of new research creating safer, non-hallucinogenic derivatives of psychedelics for the treatment of depression and ad... (2021)
Dopamine Nation
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant… riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued.”—Beth Macy, author of Dopesick As... (2022)
The Molecule of More - Dopamine
Why are we obsessed with the things we want only to be bored when we get them? Why is addiction perfectly logical to an addict? Why does love chang... (2022)
Thinking, Fast and Slow - by Daniel Kahneman
Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, the renowned psychologist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, takes us on a groundbreaking tour o... (2022)
Ten Percent Happier: Mindfulness Meditation Courses
New to meditation? Get fidgety just thinking about it? Our expert teachers will walk you through the basics, one breath at a time. (2020)
Mind Mapping - How to Mind Map
Mindmapping.com provides information on creating mind maps, mind mapping software and the theory behind mind mapping. (2018)