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Why Are We Ticklish?

Why Are We Ticklish?

Season 3 Episode 19
3:28
Do You Own Your Cells?

Do You Own Your Cells?

Season 3 Episode 20
4:32
The Quantum Power of the Human Nose

The Quantum Power of the Human Nose

Season 3 Episode 21
4:33
How To Procrastinate Effectively

How To Procrastinate Effectively

Season 3 Episode 23
3:39
THE PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID

THE PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID

Season 3 Episode 24
3:36
100 LAYERS OF CREDIBILITY

100 LAYERS OF CREDIBILITY

Season 3 Episode 25
7:46
How Smart Is Your Dog

How Smart Is Your Dog

Season 3 Episode 26
4:51
Are Older People Wiser?

Are Older People Wiser?

Season 3 Episode 27
6:13
Your Brain In Virtual Reality

Your Brain In Virtual Reality

Season 3 Episode 28
5:45
Your Biological Clock at Work

Your Biological Clock at Work

Season 3 Episode 29
2:42
Dissecting a Dinosaur Brain (sort of)

Dissecting a Dinosaur Brain (sort of)

Season 3 Episode 30
5:27
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Gravity in Your Brain ft. Neil deGrasse Tyson!

Season 3 Episode 18

I sit down with StarTalk Radio hosts Neil deGrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman to chat about what it would be like for our brain and body in space. We have a model of gravity built into our brains that allows us to catch balls and function normally on Earth: what happens if gravity was higher? Or lower? How do aliens move? What do aliens from higher gravity planets look like? Should we ever stop askin

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Would you prefer a higher chance of living, or a longer life?
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Would you get a brain cell transplant?
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How can we figure out the intelligence of something that's been extinct for millions of ye
Your Biological Clock at Work
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Your circadian rhythm can shift somewhat depending on your sleep/wake schedule.
Your Brain In Virtual Reality
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Are Older People Wiser?
6:13
Some perspectives on wisdom, from both psychological research and my Nana.
How Smart Is Your Dog
4:51
Try out these three canine intelligence tests to see if your pet is above or below average
100 LAYERS OF CREDIBILITY
7:46
How do makeup and our perception of beauty affect our trustworthy and credible we appear?
THE PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID
3:36
YoU ProCeSS WorDS In UnItS, AcCeSsInG YoUR LoNg TeRm MeMOrY To MaKE SeNsE Of WoRD MeAnInGs
How To Procrastinate Effectively
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Taking a break to do simple or "mindless" tasks can have a positive impact on your creativ
Mind Blowing Illusions That Trick Multiple Senses
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There’s more to the humble optical illusion than first meets the eye 👀
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