That Neuroscience Guy

It's common for quiet times in our mind to be invaded by intensly emotional memories. Whether reminiscing about happy moments or dreading the bad ones, we tend to ruminate on the past. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we dig into the neuroscience behind how and why we ruminate.

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss why a large portion of what we know about neuroscience is learned in the lab versus out in the real world.

Whether it is in the classroom, in the office, or even at the dinner table, it's common for our minds to wander from the current setting. But why do we let our minds get away from the task at hand? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind mind wandering.

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss what its like to be a professor.

How does imposter syndrome affect your brain? Is there a limit to how much you can learn? In today's episode, we do a rapid-fire Q&A session using questions listeners have asked recently.

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind a popular film called the Matrix.

For a lot of us, flying is not a comfortable experience. However, even after the lineups, the expensive goods, and dealing with delays and cancellations, some people are still anxious about the flight itself. Why is that? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we become afraid when flying.

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind why walking outside is better for your brain than walking inside or not at all.

Virtually every form of modern media comes with some degree of advertising attached. From commercials on TV to product promotions on social media, we are constantly told what to buy. But how does this affect our brain? In this episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind advertising.

In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind the patellar tendon tap, a common test used by doctors.