The Surprising Power of Placebos in Healing and Therapeutic Encounters
Exploring the power of placebos: Unraveling assumptions about therapeutic encounters and revealing surprising insights from placebo research.
The Predictive Brain
Explore the fascinating world of predictive cognition with experts discussing cutting-edge research on how our brains anticipate and process information, shaping our perception and decision-making.
Predictive Coding Models of Perception
Explore cutting-edge theories on how the brain processes sensory information, focusing on predictive coding models and their implications for understanding perception.
Neural Mechanisms of Vision
Explore the intricate workings of visual perception, delving into neural processes and computational models that shape our understanding of how the brain interprets visual information.
Tradeoffs Between Fertility and Predation in the Evolution of Mammalian Social System
Explore mammalian social evolution, examining fertility-predation tradeoffs, cognitive demands of bonding, and the impact of group size on various species' social structures.
Computational Contributions to Understanding Impaired Motivation and Effort in Psychosis
Exploring computational approaches to understand impaired motivation and effort in psychosis, focusing on reinforcement learning and decision-making to aid treatment development.
Exploring Brain Dynamics During Ongoing Cognition Using Mapper
Exploring brain dynamics using Mapper: analyzing fMRI data with geometric techniques to reveal whole-brain activity patterns and predict task performance in multitask paradigms.
How Do Brains Count?
Explore how brains process numbers with neuroscientist Brian Butterworth, from animal counting to human mathematical cognition and its practical implications.
Brain Development: The Difference Between Child and Adult Brains
Explore brain development and the stark contrasts between child and adult brains in this enlightening talk by neuroscientist Frances Jensen.
Decoding the Brain - Advances in Neuroscience and Mind Manipulation
Explore recent advances in neuroscience with leading experts, uncovering how the brain processes memories, speech, and attention, and the potential to manipulate these functions.
Entropy and the Arrow of Time - Your Daily Equation Episode 32
Explore entropy, the second law of thermodynamics, and their connection to the arrow of time. Discover why events happen in one direction and how these concepts relate to the Big Bang and our understanding of the universe.
Visual Illusions - Catching the Brain Creating Reality
Explore how visual illusions reveal the brain's role in perception. Scientists discuss insights from magic tricks, viral images, and everyday experiences, shedding light on the complex interplay between eyes and mind.
Home Science
Explore family dynamics, child care, nutrition, textile maintenance, and personal development. Gain practical skills for managing a household and promoting well-being across various life stages.
Decoding Dolphin Communication
Explore cutting-edge research on dolphin communication, including vocalizations, body language, and cognitive abilities, with insights from expert Diana Reiss.
Memory: The Hidden Pathways That Make Us Human
Explore the mysteries of memory with top researchers, uncovering how it shapes our identity, impacts the brain, and interacts with emotions. Gain insights into the fascinating workings of human memory.
Data Needed to Drive Conceptual Advances About Learning
Exploring data needs for advancing learning theories, bridging timescales from milliseconds to weeks in neurobiology. Discusses mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and associative learning across molecular, cellular, and circuit levels.
Perspectives and Discussion - Systems Consolidation
Explore systems consolidation in neurobiology with leading experts, discussing mechanisms of memory formation and storage across various timescales, from molecular to behavioral levels.
Diverse Mechanisms and Time-Scales of Local CaMKII Synthesis - Leslie Griffith
Exploring diverse mechanisms and timescales of local CaMKII synthesis in neurons, with implications for learning and memory formation across different temporal ranges.
Hippocampal Network Mechanisms of Memory Consolidation - Azahara Oliva (Cornell)
Explore hippocampal network mechanisms underlying memory consolidation, focusing on timescales of plasticity and biological processes that bridge neural events across different temporal spans.
Principles of Operation of a Cerebellar Learning Circuit - Steve Lisberger
Explore cerebellar learning circuits with Steve Lisberger, focusing on timescales of plasticity and underlying mechanisms in neural events and synaptic connections for associative learning across various durations.
Stepwise Synaptic Plasticity Events Drive the Early Phase of Memory Consolidation
Explore synaptic plasticity events driving early memory consolidation, bridging timescales from milliseconds to longer periods in learning and neural connections.