The Power of Storytelling in Science- Dr. Trevor Day
Is science failing at storytelling?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Trevor Day to explore why great research isn’t enough anymore, and why storytelling may be the missing skill in modern science....
24 Helmi 1h 6min
The Neuroscience of Communication- Dr. Michael Platt
In this episode of The Neuro Network, we sit down with Dr. Michael Platt, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology and Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania...
29 Tammi 1h 13min
Why Fentanyl Stops the Breath, Not Just the Brain
Your brain says “breathe,” but your body can’t.In this episode, we break down how fentanyl hijacks the nervous system-shutting airways, stiffening the chest, and breaking the link between the brain an...
6 Marras 202529min
Ep.52 What Makes a Theory of Consciousness Scientific? With Dr. Joel Snyder
In this episode, Dr. Joel Snyder joins us to unpack his recent Nature Neuroscience paper challenging Integrated Information Theory (IIT). We dive into the limits of testability, the allure of elegant ...
12 Touko 20251h 4min
EP.51 The Truth Behind Dopamine Addiction
Is dopamine really the "pleasure molecule"? Or have we been getting it all wrong? In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience behind craving, motivation, and addiction—and reveal why your brain is ...
21 Huhti 202534min
Ep.50 Fentanyl is doing more than you think it is...
Join us as we take a look into a new feature of fentanyl and other opioids in the body. What do they do? How do they work? And why could they be devastating? Tune in to learn.
30 Syys 202438min
Ep.49 Brain vs. Donut: How Orexin Neurons Push Us to Exercise
In this episode, we explore how orexin neurons in the brain help us prioritize exercise over tempting distractions like delicious food. Discover the science behind this brain-powered 'gym coach' and l...
16 Syys 202441min
