There is so much happening in your brain when you read. From recognizing shapes as letters to discovering empathy, our brains really get a workout when we read books.
In this episode, Ben Bergen from the Language and Cognition Lab at UC San Diego drops by to shed some light on how our brains process the meaning of words. We also learn how printing books has ... Show More
Jun 16
Crystals: More than just shiny rocks
This episode shines a light on crystals, and they’re sparkling right back at us! We’ll zoom way in on a diamond to understand the structure that makes crystals special, and hear about some unexpected crystals, too (hint: chocolate chip cookies contain a few different crystals!). ... Show More
35m 15s
Jun 9
Brains On Presents: Smash Boom Best - Slime vs Slinkies
We will be back next week with a new episode! This week we have an episode from our sister show Smash Boom Best: Slime vs Slinkies!Set out these two playthings on a table and see which one your kid grabs first. Is it the gooey, squishy, surprising slime? Or the springy, wiggly, w ... Show More
40m 46s
May 2021
The Secret to Using Your Whole Brain with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
You probably heard me say, "when you know how your brain works, then you can work your brain." You have an incredible gift between your ears, but it doesn't come with an owner's manual. Knowing how to use your whole brain isn't something you're taught or necessarily know how to d ... Show More
20m 53s
<p>This month's episode of <em><strong>Brain Science</strong></em> is an interview with WA (Bill) Harris, author of <a href= "https://amzn.to/3RkTaDf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Zero to Birth: How the Human Brain Is Built</em></a>. We explore how the human brain develops ... Show More
