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Neuroscience Bites-Santa Claus and Belief

Season 4

For this week's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the Neuroscience of belief, using Santa Claus as a prominent example. 

3 years, 2 months ago

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The Neuroscience of Why We Do Dumb Things

Season 4 Episode 13

Have you ever made a decision you utterly regret and are left wondering why on earth you would do that? We all make mistakes, it's part of being huma…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Neuroscience Bites-The Premotor Cortex

Season 4

Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Premotor Cortex: a brain area important for movement planning. 

3 years, 3 months ago

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The Neuroscience of Learning Sports Skills

Season 4 Episode 12

In the last episode, we discussed the neuroscience behind hitting a tennis ball. However, we missed what happens when we learn new motor skills (like…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Neursocience bites - The Supplementary Motor Area

Season 4

Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Supplementary Area: a brain area important for movement planning. 

3 years, 3 months ago

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The Neuroscience of Hitting a Tennis Ball

Season 4 Episode 11

Previously on the podcast, we talked about the neuroscience of grabbing an apple. While this is great for explaining movement when you're at home or …

3 years, 3 months ago

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Neuroscience Bite-The Ventral Tegmental Area

Season 4

Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Ventral Tegmental Area: a brain area important for processing rewards in the brain. 

3 years, 4 months ago

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The Neuroscience of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Season 4 Episode 10

ADHD is a prevalent neurodevelopment disorder that typically involves enhanced impulsivity, trouble with paying attention, and/or general hyperactivi…

3 years, 4 months ago

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Neuroscience Bites-The Reticular Activating System

Season 4

Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Reticular Activating System: a brain area important for perception and motor control. 

3 years, 4 months ago

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The Neuroscience of Understanding Science

Season 4 Episode 9

Some individuals may have told you to "do your own research" when discussing current events, especially those related to scientific findings. But wha…

3 years, 4 months ago

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