That Neuroscience Guy

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 res…

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 envir…

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

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 n…

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 epi…

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? I…

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 fligh…

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 thi…

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 t…

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