Scientists complete first map of an insect brain
Researchers have completed the most advanced brain map to date, that of an insect, a landmark achievement in neuroscience that brings scientists closer to true understanding of the mechanism of thought. Read more at https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-0… In this video: This video moves through cross-sections of the brain to reveal the final reconstructed neurons. Video Credit: Johns […]
What is the Connectome? Mapping Neurons in the Brain
The Human Connectome Project, one of the most ambitious programs in all of neuroscience, has just yielded a “network map” that is shedding light on the intricate connectivity in the brain. In this video, scientists explain how they created this wiring diagram that maps both the functional and structural connections within the human brain.
Human brains compared to other animals
An elephant’s brain is four times heavier than a human’s. But as a percentage of its body mass it ranks at the bottom. The data used in the video is from UCLA Statistics and the images are from brainmuseum.org. Produced by Ruchika Agarwal
This Is How Your Brain Powers Your Thoughts
Scientists have figured out how our brains process thoughts and the explanation will blow your mind.
This robot can hike as fast as a human
In 2020, researchers at ETH Zurich introduced the world to a four-legged robot named ANYmal that could traverse a variety of environments without slipping. The machine relied solely on proprioception—awareness of its body position—to navigate these complex terrains. ANYmal couldn’t actually see its surroundings, however, which limited how fast it could move. This year, the […]
Plastic Odyssey: una expedición en barco para luchar contra los plásticos
Dakar (Senegal), 1 mar (EFE).- (Imagen: María Rodríguez) Desde el pasado 1 de octubre, el barco Plastic Odyssey surca los mares con un ambicioso objetivo: acabar con los plásticos que llegan al océano y se desintegran en micropartículas irrecuperables que contaminan el planeta e invaden la cadena alimentaria humana. Edición y locución: Brian Bujalance.Mostrar menos
How soft sounds might dull pain in mice
Experiments in mice show how sound tamps down on pain processing in the brain Read the story: https://scim.ag/3cjITbb Read the research ($): https://scim.ag/3Ok5dPaMostrar menos
How Earth REALLY Moves Through the Galaxy
Perhaps you’ve seen videos of how the planets of the solar system move through the universe in this cool helix. Not only are these misleading, but the Earth’s real motion – YOUR motion through the universe, is way more complicated and way more interesting.
Brian Cox – Alien Life & The Dark Forest Hypothesis
The renowned physicist and science communicator, Brian Cox delves into the topic of alien life and in particular, the question about intelligent alien civilization. With his trademark enthusiasm and engaging style, Brian Cox explores the possibility of extraterrestrial life and why we haven’t found any. The video starts with a brief overview of what Brian […]
What If Space And Time Are NOT Real?
Physics progresses by breaking our intuitions, but we’re now at a point where further progress may require us to do away with the most intuitive and seemingly fundamental concepts of all—space and time.
What if you experienced every human life in history?
Imagine that your life began as one of the planet’s first humans. After dying, you’re reincarnated as the second human ever to live. You then return as the third person, the fourth, the fifth, and so on – living the lives of every human that’s ever walked the Earth. How will your actions in one […]
The Life of a Black Hole
Black holes are some of the most exciting phenomena in astrophysics, but what exactly are they? How do they live and die? Let’s dive into the basics.
The Arrow of Time and How to Reverse It
Ever wish you could travel backward in time and do things differently? Good news: the laws of physics seem to say traveling backward in time is the same as traveling forwards. So why do we seem to be stuck in this inexorable flow towards the future? It’s time to begin our journey towards really understanding […]
The “heroic dose” of psychedelics, according to Johns Hopkins | Dr. Matthew Johnson
How a ‘heroic dose’ of psychedelics can be therapeutic, explained by a Johns Hopkins professor. Psychedelic research is enjoying a renaissance. Recent studies have shown that psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin seem to be a safe and effective method for treating conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. And unlike common antidepressants, some […]