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When Do We Reach Our Mental Peak?

When Do We Reach Our Mental Peak?

Season 1 Episode 7
3:17
Could Telepathy Exist?

Could Telepathy Exist?

Season 1 Episode 8
2:57
Can You Fake Sleep?

Can You Fake Sleep?

Season 1 Episode 9
3:08
The Negative Side of Positive Thinking

The Negative Side of Positive Thinking

Season 1 Episode 10
2:38
The Upside of Forgetting

The Upside of Forgetting

Season 1 Episode 11
3:07
Sleep Drunkenness Explained

Sleep Drunkenness Explained

Season 1 Episode 12
2:31
This Video is Just For You

This Video is Just For You

Season 1 Episode 13
2:34
The Psychology of Accents

The Psychology of Accents

Season 1 Episode 14
3:50
Can You Boost Your Creativity?

Can You Boost Your Creativity?

Season 1 Episode 15
2:59
Does Smiling Make You Happy?

Does Smiling Make You Happy?

Season 1 Episode 16
2:20
Why Do We Feel MIND-BLOWN?

Why Do We Feel MIND-BLOWN?

Season 1 Episode 17
3:19
Food Nostalgia

Food Nostalgia

Season 1 Episode 18
2:46
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DIY Brain Enhancement or Frankenstein?

Season 1 Episode 6

Would you experiment with your brain? Perhaps there's a Dr. Frankenstein in us all.

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What's the Value of a Life?
4:53
How do scientists - and doctors - measure the value of a life?
3 Surprising Creativity Tests
9:06
The hosts from Vsauce join Vanessa for a few fascinating mental challenges.
Would $100 Million Make You Happy?
4:24
Studies show that the joy we feel from immediate cash rewards might not be long-lasting.
Can You Taste With Your Ears?
4:31
Our senses of taste and smell are crucial when enjoying food... But is there more to it?
How Many Things Can You Do At Once?
4:34
Is multitasking really a productive strategy? Is it even possible?
What a Tooth Reveals About Autism
2:56
How did the stem-cells drawn from children's teeth help us understand the key to autism?
Could You Win the Game of Thrones?
4:46
In the life-and-death games of Westeros, is it possible to win?
The Secret to Creativity
4:55
With this simple exercise, what can you learn about creativity?
The Prisoner's Dilemma
5:03
The "prisoner's dilemma" is a classic test in psychology. How can you win?
What's The Best Way to Teach Science? (Behind the Scenes)
5:43
Look back at Vanessa's journey through science education.
The Nature of Memory
6:25
What do science, and history, tell us about decoding our memories?
The Tiny Key to Aging
4:03
Studying biology at the smallest scale.
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