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Hannah Laccarino, a graduate student in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT, answers questions about the importance of brain cells. She also discusses what happens to the brain cells not used. Part of the "#askMIT" series.
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Bill Nye explores facts about the brain, zeroing in on some of its functions, kinds of memory, optical illusions, and general information. Suggests activities and experiments that demonstrate the wonder of the brain.
Dr. Brandon Peecook thought he had made a major paleontological discovery that was going to alter decades of prior research in the field. Then, right before he was about to present his findings, he got a phone call that changed everything. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie interviews Crystal Maier, Collections Manager of Insects at The Field Museum, about her research in New Zealand. She was searching for beetles that spend their entire lives underwater. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
The Field Museum is helping to restore local native plants in Illinois. Host Emily Graslie discusses how 145-year-old beans from the botanical collection is helping to de-extinct a rare species of endangered legumes and flowers. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Host Emily Graslie interviews Peter Makovicky, Associate Curator of Paleontology, about a new species of dinosaur he discovered: the Siats meekerorum. Based on the skeletal remains, evidence points to this being a newly discovered meat-eating dinosaur. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie discusses the creation of museum exhibits with Max Garett. Garrett is known as "The Replicator," and he helps create authentic replicas for exhibits at The Field Museum. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie explores the living structures of various insects. Some of the insects discussed include: fire ants, carpenter ants, stinging ants, weaver ants, paper wasps, gall wasps, potter wasps, mud daubers, and termites. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Host Emily Graslie discusses a new scientific theory about mammalian diversification. According to this new theory, placental mammals evolved before a major mass extinction event, which occurred sixty-five million years ago. However, there is no fossil record to prove the new theory, but scientists around the world used genetic material to form their theory. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie discusses the anatomy of various mammals and how they move. Tetrapods generally use three different types of locomotion. Graslie highlights three groups of animals and the science behind their movements: plantigrade animals, digitigrade animals, and unguligrade animals. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Host Emily Graslie meets with James Holstein, the Collection Manager of Meteoritics and Physical Geology, to discuss deadly rocks. Some minerals contain harmful elements that can cause damage through repeated exposure in unregulated environments. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Host Emily Graslie explores myths surrounding the discovery of fossils. Did the discovery of Protoceratops fossils give birth to the stories about griffins? Another mythical creature, the Cyclops, also has potential ties to the fossil record. Is an extinct species of ammonite actually serpents turned into stone? Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Biologists and anthropologists at The Field Museum are studying weaponry to discover the distribution of Central Pacific sharks from more than 100 years ago. Various weapons in the collection have the unique feature of being studded with shark teeth. In this episode, host Emily Graslie discusses the findings and implications from examining the weapons in the collection. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie interviews conservation scientist Dr. Lesley de Souza. She is working with the people of Guyana to establish a new protected area. Their goal is to safeguard a watershed for animals like the arapaima, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
When scientists attempt to study prehistoric sharks, they typically only find their teeth. Since the teeth are the only fossil records, they are left to imagine what these creatures looked like. In this episode, host Emily Graslie highlights some of the teeth of prehistoric sharks. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Jason Silva explores the many layers of language. Some of the exercises and activities focus on the evolution of words, the links between what one sees and hears, and the mysterious communication abilities of twins. Part of the "Brain Games Family Edition."
With support from the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences, psychologist Brad Duchaine and his team are studying the brains of 20 people with "face blindness." The team hopes to better understand the computational and neural basis of face processing in general. The research will help scientists develop a classification system for the condition and advance understanding of how different face-processing abilities are organized in the brain. Part of the "Science Nation" series.
Learn the characteristics of meteorites. In this episode, host Emily Graslie presents meteorites as well as rocks that are frequently mislabeled as meteorites. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
The University of Washington is advancing research into deep brain stimulation, which is used to treat people with essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, and other conditions. At the Center for Neurotechnology, a team is designing and testing upgrades for devices to make them smarter and less intrusive. Along with enhanced brain sensors, new control algorithms, and machine-learning techniques to improve device performance, the team is ensuring the design meets the day-to-day usability needs of patients. Part of the "Science Nation" series.
What is the scientific purpose of collecting voucher species? In this episode, host Emily Graslie discusses how these specimens will inform future generations about changes in species over time. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
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