BrainCraft

The brain has never been so animated.

Episodes

  • The Man With a Hole in His Brain

    The *mind-blowing* story of Phineas Gage, a man who survived with a hole in his brain
  • How Good is Your Memory?

    The curious case of a man who lost his memory, but could still learn things.
  • 4 Odd Things We've Seen in Your Brain

    Sometimes things get a little weird in fMRI machines.
  • Can You Win This Game?

    Would you pay to make things fair, or maximize your profit?
  • Your Brain on Tetris

    Even the simplest video games can impact the structure of our brains!
  • Weird Brain Myths from History!

    Some ideas about the brain that seem weird now–They also shaped modern neuroscience.
  • Why Do We Find Things Disgusting? | BrainCraft Q&A!

    It's my 50th episode! Celebrate with questions about disgust, boredom, and salty tears.
  • Why Are Some People So Easily Fooled?

    Are you easily fooled? Why we fall for April Fool's Pranks.

Specials

About BrainCraft

Vanessa Hill talks about psychology, neuroscience, and why we act the way we do. Neuroscience has never been so animated.