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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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3 Surprising Creativity Tests
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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.
One Weird Visual Illusion Explained
3:07
How to trick your brain with optical illusions.
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