Do we really "rewire" our brains? Does studying animals help us understand the human brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss more common neuroscience myths. 

In today's Neurosciene Bite, we discuss what might have made Albert Einstein's brain different from the average person. 

Do we really only use 10% of your brain? Are creative people more 'right-brained' than everyone else? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we parse through common neuroscience myths and discuss how mythical they might be. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how scary movies affect people, whether they love or hate them. 

Vision is more than just your eyes - you need your brain to intake visual information and process it. However, optometric care has largely focused on treating just your eyes. But what if we started trying to change your brain instead of your eyes?  In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we invite Dr. Cameron McCrodan to discuss how targeting visual processing and control in the brain can markedly improve treatments for patients with concussions, migraines, balance issues, and more. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we review "Don't Be Such a Scientist" by Randy Olson and discuss some problems with modern science. 

Whether pushing through people at a shopping mall or standing shoulder to shoulder at a concert, being in crowds is a common experience. For some of us, that experience is overwhelmingly negative. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy we discuss the neuroscience behind our behaviour in crowds, and how our brain changes when surrounded by others. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss a great book that dives into impulsive decision making. 

Legwarmers. Socks and Sandles. Skinny jeans. Goretex puffer jackets. Fashion is an ever-evolving aspect of culture, representing people's opinions on clothing, footwear, and accessories. But how do our brains process this complex form of expression? In this week's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind our fashion sense. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite we discuss Deliberate Play, an activity that builds intrinsic motivation. 

We all have things that motivate us. Whether its a coach or teacher encouraging you to do better or an inner drive to get things done, we need motivation to complete goals. But how does our brain respond to motivation? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind motivation. 

For many of us, it's hard to go a day without being on our phones. This can come in the form of urges to pick up your phone when you're not doing anything, or even shutting out the rest of your environment when you're on your phone. But why are we so addicted to our screens, and how does that affect our brains? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind smartphone and screen addictions. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind our relationships with our pets. 

A prevalent problem in virtually all modern science is the disproportionately low number of women in the field. This lack of representation of women in science starts at a young age, and persists into later stages of many STEM professions. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we invite Katherine Boere, a PhD student in the Krigolson Lab and leader in the Women in STEM movement at the University of Victoria, to discuss the barriers for women in the field, where they come from, and how we can take them down.  Edit: Audio now fixed. Sorry for the problem!

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the current state of neuroscientific evidence for the 4-day work week.

For everyone, food is essential for life. For most people, food is an avenue to enhance life. But how do food and taste impact our brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind eating food. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how to become a neuroscientist. 

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. 

As humans have evolved, we have relied more and more on clothing. From long sleeve shirts to thick-soled shoes, the modern human is very dependent on clothes. But what if that isn't good for us? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind clothing coverage, and how more sensory exposure can help our brains. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind consuming energy drinks. 

Sometimes you wake up and your brain feels foggy. Maybe, halfway through the day you hit a wall and lose the motivation to get things done. But why does our brain get tired? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we feel mental fatigue, how it affects the brain, and how to prevent it best. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind patience. 

Long bouts of stressful work, problems at home, and countless other things can leave you feeling exhausted and distressed. Burnout, the state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, is becoming more prominent. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how we become burnt out and how it affects the brain. 

For this week's neuroscience bite, we discuss the primary sensory cortex, a brain area important for how integrate sensory information from our environment. 

Have you ever had a friend exhibit harmful or toxic behaviour? Maybe you have been in a romantic relationship where your partner consistently manipulates or makes you feel unsafe. Either way, it can be difficult for us to get out of these unhealthy situations. To kick off season 5 of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind staying in toxic relationships. 

A quick preview of whats coming in season 5, premiering this June. 

Sex is a complicated topic: it's a mix of libido, attraction, social interaction and motivation. To cap off season 4, we're diving into the neuroscience of sex, why we want to have it and what's going on in the brain while we have it. 

When we discussed schizophrenia in the last episode, we mentioned Phineas Gage. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss why this individual is so highly discussed in the neuroscience of personality and self-control. 

Schizophrenia is a common brain disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations and disconnection from the world around you. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind schizophrenia, and how brain dysfunction leads to the aforementioned symptoms. 

One of the most important parts of science is peer review. In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss how new science is critiqued and reviewed by experts in the field. 

Did man really walk on the moon? Did Kramer really fight off a mugger while driving a bus to save someone's pinky toe? Sometimes people tend to believe things that are likely untrue, even if there is little or no evidence to support them. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind gullibility, and what makes us vulnerable to conspiracy theories. 

When we talk about neuroscience, we usually mention our brain regions activating or firing. In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss what we mean by this, and how it helps us explain brain activity in general. 

Someone cuts you off in traffic and you lay on the horn. Maybe your internet cut out for the 3rd time today during an important meeting. It's inevitable that we will experience things that make us angry. But how does our brain handle anger compared to other emotions? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind anger and how it changes our behaviour. 

It's becoming increasingly common in some professional settings to avoid giving negative feedback. In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss how negative feedback is actually important for helping us learn. 

Often in our lives, we face pressure from our peers to do things we probably shouldn't do. Why do we succumb to that pressure even when we know it's wrong? Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy discusses the neuroscience behind peer pressure. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss what happens to your brain when you're dehydrated. 

Humans are great at learning by watching. How do we transform watching something into doing it so well? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss mirror neurons, cells in your brain that help you mimic other people's behaviour. 

Do you find yourself drifting off and daydreaming more often than your peers? Do you feel like you have trouble maintaining attention to something for a long time? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind attention spans. 

For this week's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss some good book recommendations if you want to learn about interesting neuroscience topics.