Marijuana is getting more and more popular every year. Public sentiment is shifting and states across the U.S. have begun legalizing pot for medical and recreational use. But what does marijuana do to your brain? How does weed work in your body? What ...

I've had this issue recently where I have difficulty describing what I do with one label. What am I? And what do other people know? Does everyone understand the difference between a therapist and a psychologist? How about a social worker and a l ...

Eating disorders can be difficult to treat. And recovery is often a long road. But how are EDs like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder treated? And why is recovering from it so tough? We'll explore the mental health sid ...

Can you train a cat? It turns out that, with a little psychology, you bet you can!

It’s Epilepsy Awareness Day! Almost one in twenty people will experience a seizure in their lifetime - but does having a seizure mean you have epilepsy? And what goes on in your brain when you’re having a seizure, anyway?

What causes depression in the brain? Is depression inherited? And importantly, does depression medication work? In this video, we discuss the cause of depression, the changes in the brain, common disorders like major depressive disorder and persisten ...

Just in time for Halloween, we've got a new video all about bats! And this week, we've got special guest Margot Wohl to help us explore how bats use echolocation to "see" without their eyes. Margot is the host of Rad Scientist, a ...

Many of us are lucky enough to live in a world where food is easily accessible. We no longer have to hunt wild animals or scrounge for edible plants to survive. However, in spite of (or likely because of) this luxury, millions of people suffer from e ...

Our sense of touch. It allows us to tell when something is hot or cold or soft or coarse or painful or a lot of other things! It's crazy to think that one sense can do that much, but it's true. Find out how it works with Alie Astrocyte in t ...

What is that smell? It smells like an old factory. Oh wait, nope, it’s just your olfactory system. We can’t neglect one of our more scent-sitive senses. Our sense of smell not only gives us the ability to distinguish different odors, it also aids our ...

Before you choo choo CHOOSE someone, learn a bit more about the science of love!

May the Force be with you! Ever wonder about the neuroscience behind Jedi mind tricks? Then this IS the video you're looking for.

Time to fall in lobe with your brain. No, that's not a typo. We're talking about neuroanatomy! Sounds smart, right? Come learn about the different parts of the brain with Alie Astrocyte. Then subscribe for more videos!

Though it might be surprising to hear a scientist say this, it’s important to know that science is an imperfect art. As researchers pick apart questions about the universe and mankind, it’s not tha...