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Understanding the Power of Meditation
Neuroscientists are exploring the source of the brain benefits behind habitual meditative practices.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Classroom Decorations
You might think that having lots of colorful posters in your classroom will aid students but this may not be true in reality. Read more to find out why.
  • Edutopia
The Tiny Habenula Plays a Big Role in the Brain’s Anti-Reward System
We work hard for reward — we work even harder to avoid disappointment.
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Reaction Time
Use this interactive to explain to students what's going on in their brain when they get distracted in class.
  • Annenberg Learner
iNeuron
Download this app and let your students begin exploring the nervous system.
  • Andamio Games
The Vestibular System: The Brain and Balance
The vestibular system is responsible for a host of functions you take for granted — at least until it malfunctions.
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  • 6 min
Do Brain-Training Games Make You Smarter?
The pitch is appealing: sharpen your mind with a few minutes of brain games each day. Unfortunately, science suggests this promise is probably too good to be true.
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Colliding Senses: Life With Synesthesia
Hearing words that evoke visions of color or seeing letters that have gender are just a few examples of experiencing synesthesia. Jessica Johnson investigates this tangling of the senses.
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Neuroscience Takes the Stand
Understanding the brain science behind human behavior can help us create a fairer legal system.
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Neuroeconomics: Making Big and Small Decisions
Behind every economic decision you make is a host of biases, hormone fluctuations, and firing neurons.
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Theory of Mind: Only Human?
Theory of mind is our capacity to infer and understand others' actions.
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  • 4 min
The Senses: How We Experience the World PowerPoint Presentation
Our senses do more than tell us when something smells sweet, or feels soft — they help us interpret our environment. This presentation will help you teach students how the brain processes our senses.
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What is Deja Vu?
Scientists think déjà vu might be a hiccup in the process of memory consolidation.
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  • 5 min

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