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This Paradox Could Kill You

This Paradox Could Kill You

Season 3 Episode 34
3:57
Do You Have an Inner Voice?

Do You Have an Inner Voice?

Season 3 Episode 35
3:42
Can You Visualise This? (Aphantasia Explained)

Can You Visualise This? (Aphantasia Explained)

Season 4 Episode 1
4:51
The Sounds That Are Unbearable (Misophonia explained)

The Sounds That Are Unbearable (Misophonia explained)

Season 4 Episode 2
6:14
Artificial Intelligence Solved This Audio Illusion. Can You?

Artificial Intelligence Solved This Audio Illusion. Can You?

Season 4 Episode 3
4:36
Artificial Intelligence Can Hallucinate, Too.

Artificial Intelligence Can Hallucinate, Too.

Season 4 Episode 4
4:44
The Surprising Similarities Between Twister and Intelligence

The Surprising Similarities Between Twister and Intelligence

Season 4 Episode 5
5:45
The Neuroscience of Creativity

The Neuroscience of Creativity

Season 4 Episode 6
3:02
How to Think Like Einstein

How to Think Like Einstein

Season 4 Episode 7
3:06
How Remixes Hijack Your Brain

How Remixes Hijack Your Brain

Season 4 Episode 8
9:17
What If We Were All Optimists?

What If We Were All Optimists?

Season 4 Episode 9
4:00
How Halfalogues Manipulate Your –

How Halfalogues Manipulate Your –

Season 4 Episode 10
3:16
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What Makes Someone a Night Owl?

Season 3 Episode 33

Are you a morning person or a night owl? I've never been an early bird – and lately I've been wondering why. This pattern in your sleep/wake cycle is called your "chronotype" and appears to be influenced by your genetics. It has some interesting effects on your health – from some people being more agreeable and proactive to others eating and drinking more. Do you notice an effect on your health?
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Can Your Memory Make a Murderer?
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Season 2 Episode 34
Can Your Memory Make a Murderer?
False memories, incorrect testimonies, and false confessions.
Are Concussions Deadly?
5:26
Season 2 Episode 33
Are Concussions Deadly?
We all know concussions are bad, but where does the damage really happen?
Good Sleep = Good Gut?
2:30
Season 2 Episode 32
Good Sleep = Good Gut?
Each of us has one trillion microbes living on (or inside) our bodies.
Why Do So Many People Get Cancer?
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Season 2 Episode 31
Why Do So Many People Get Cancer?
Some cells break all the rules.
Why New Year's Resolutions Fail
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Season 2 Episode 30
Why New Year's Resolutions Fail
January has long been seen as a time for setting goals, but does it work?
The Psychology of Listicles
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Season 2 Episode 29
The Psychology of Listicles
The list-article blend is growing rapidly in popularity.
3 Common Misconceptions About Sugar
3:03
Season 2 Episode 28
3 Common Misconceptions About Sugar
In response to earlier videos on sugar, here are three misconceptions most of us share.
The Amazing Effects of Gratitude
2:59
Season 2 Episode 27
The Amazing Effects of Gratitude
Be grateful, it's good for you!
Are Some Sweeteners Better Than Others?
5:08
Season 2 Episode 26
Are Some Sweeteners Better Than Others?
From the first artificial sweenenter to the dozens we have today, what's the difference?
Can You be Addicted to Sugar?
4:20
Season 2 Episode 25
Can You be Addicted to Sugar?
Sometimes our love of sugar makes us go a little overboard.
Why Do We Love Sugar?
4:39
Season 2 Episode 24
Why Do We Love Sugar?
What does sugar really do inside our bodies?
How Old Are You, Really?
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Season 2 Episode 23
How Old Are You, Really?
How can we really keep track of our body's age?
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