Los chimpancés aplican ungüentos a base de insecto en heridas propias y ajenas
Agencia SINC Un equipo de investigación ha observado por primera vez como unos chimpancés de Gabón, en la costa oeste de África, aplica insectos a sus heridas y a las de otros integrantes del grupo. Los científicos han descrito este comportamiento en un estudio publicado en la revista Current Biology, y argumentan que es una prueba de […]
How Psychedelic Mushrooms Could Treat Depression
Mushrooms can actually be any of over 180 species of mushroom that contain these hallucinogenic compounds. You may have heard of psilocybin as the active compound in shrooms but actually, your body breaks psilocybin down into psilocin. This is actually the chemical that affects your brain—it’s what induces increased sensory perception, heightened emotions, even euphoria, […]
Eye vs. camera – Michael Mauser
Your eyes don’t always capture the world exactly as a video camera would. But the eyes are remarkably efficient organs, the result of hundreds of millions of years of coevolution with our brains. Michael Mauser outlines the similarities and differences between your eye and a video camera. Lesson by Michael Mauser, animation by Nick Hilditch.
What is déjà vu? What is déjà vu? – Michael Molina
You might have felt it — the feeling that you’ve experienced something before, but, in reality, the experience is brand new. There are over 40 theories that attempt to explain the phenomenon of déjà vu. Michael Molina explains how neuroimaging and cognitive psychology have narrowed down the theories that could explain that feeling you’re having…again. […]
Can you be awake and asleep at the same time? – Masako Tamaki
Many animals need sleep. But all of the threats and demands animals face don’t just go away when it’s time to doze. That’s why a range of birds, mammals, and even humans experience some degree of asymmetrical sleep, where parts of the brain are asleep and other areas are more active. So, how does it […]
The world’s largest organism – Alex Rosenthal
The largest animal in the world is the blue whale, which weighs a massive 150 metric tons. Even so, it’s not remotely close to being the largest organism by weight. That title goes to an organism so huge that it’s estimated to weigh the equivalent of 40 blue whales. So what is this behemoth? And… […]
The Biggest Organism on Earth
Big organisms on Earth
How Caffeine Addiction Changed History (ft. Michael Pollan) | WIRED
90% of the world’s adults consume some form of caffeine everyday, making it the most widely used psychoactive drug on Earth. Michael Pollan, author of «This Is Your Mind On Plants,» explains why. Michael goes into the history of coffee drinking, breaking down its origins and how it benefits humankind.
Expert Answers Psychedelics Questions From Twitter (ft. Michael Pollan) | Tech Support | WIRED
Michael Pollan, author of «This Is Your Mind On Plants,» answers the internet’s burning questions about psychedelics. How does LSD work? What is ego death? How are psychedelics used for addiction therapy? Why are psychedelics so frowned upon? Michael answers all these questions and much more.
Your Brain on Psilocybin
Humans have been taking psilocybin-containing mushrooms for centuries, but there has been recent research into the therapeutic possibilities of this molecule. Hosted by: Anthony Brown
Mycelium Technology: What Materials Will Mushrooms Replace?
Mushrooms are incredibly versatile, and innovative minds are starting to explore the amazing potential of fungi to replace common materials used in clothes, packaging, buildings—and even coffins.
That’s One Smart Bird | Animal All-Stars
The New Zealand kea’s intelligence is put to the test.
The fascinating intelligence of birds | Auguste von Bayern | TEDxTUM
Did you know that despite expressions such as «bird-brain», birds are very intelligent creatures? To demonstrate this, Auguste von Bayern brings Dohli, a jackdaw who is very close to her, on stage to be the first corvid ever to appear in a TEDx talk. She goes on to explain how certain bird species can innovate, […]
Why do your knuckles pop? – Eleanor Nelsen
Some people love the feeling of cracking their knuckles, while others cringe at the sound. But what causes that trademark pop? And is it dangerous? Eleanor Nelsen gives the facts behind joint popping. Lesson by Eleanor Nelsen, animation by Steve Belfer Creative.