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Do You Own Your Cells?

Do You Own Your Cells?

Season 3 Episode 20
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The Quantum Power of the Human Nose

The Quantum Power of the Human Nose

Season 3 Episode 21
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How To Procrastinate Effectively

How To Procrastinate Effectively

Season 3 Episode 23
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THE PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID

THE PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID

Season 3 Episode 24
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100 LAYERS OF CREDIBILITY

100 LAYERS OF CREDIBILITY

Season 3 Episode 25
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How Smart Is Your Dog

How Smart Is Your Dog

Season 3 Episode 26
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Are Older People Wiser?

Are Older People Wiser?

Season 3 Episode 27
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Your Brain In Virtual Reality

Your Brain In Virtual Reality

Season 3 Episode 28
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Your Biological Clock at Work

Your Biological Clock at Work

Season 3 Episode 29
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Dissecting a Dinosaur Brain (sort of)

Dissecting a Dinosaur Brain (sort of)

Season 3 Episode 30
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Why Are We Ticklish?

Season 3 Episode 19

Our reaction to be tickled may be nature's way of encouraging self defence training from an early age.

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So, what's the price of your attention?
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The truth about the Marshmallow Test, delayed gratification, will power and success
How Magicians Trick Your Brain
8:48
Magicians use a number of psychological tricks to bring their performances to life.
Why Are We More Anxious Than Ever Before?
4:41
Let's take a look at some of the genetic and environmental factors that can cause anxiety.
The Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep ft. OTHER Vanessa Hill!
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Why did sleep evolve, really? It may have to do with antioxidants.
Why Most Personality Tests Are Wrong
4:47
You're not a static personality type. Your personality traits can be shaped over time.
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