The Neuroscience of Why We Do Dumb Things
Have you ever made a decision you utterly regret and are left wondering why on earth you would do that? We all make mistakes, it's part of being human, but what's going on in the brain when this happe...
18 Dec 202213min
Neuroscience Bites-The Premotor Cortex
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Premotor Cortex: a brain area important for movement planning.
15 Dec 20223min
The Neuroscience of Learning Sports Skills
In the last episode, we discussed the neuroscience behind hitting a tennis ball. However, we missed what happens when we learn new motor skills (like hitting a tennis ball). In today's episode of That...
13 Dec 202214min
Neursocience bites - The Supplementary Motor Area
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Supplementary Area: a brain area important for movement planning.
11 Dec 20222min
The Neuroscience of Hitting a Tennis Ball
Previously on the podcast, we talked about the neuroscience of grabbing an apple. While this is great for explaining movement when you're at home or in the office, what happens when the environment is...
11 Dec 202212min
Neuroscience Bite-The Ventral Tegmental Area
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Ventral Tegmental Area: a brain area important for processing rewards in the brain.
30 Nov 20222min
The Neuroscience of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a prevalent neurodevelopment disorder that typically involves enhanced impulsivity, trouble with paying attention, and/or general hyperactivity. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we...
28 Nov 202214min
Neuroscience Bites-The Reticular Activating System
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Reticular Activating System: a brain area important for perception and motor control.
28 Nov 20222min
