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Talks and shows

Sentience: The mystery of consciousness

Wed 21 Jun 2023

Neuropyschologist Nicholas Humphrey explores the mysteries of human (and non-human) consciousness.

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Brain

The addicted computer: Mathematical models in neuroscience

Here is how computational neuroscience combines the power of computers and mathematical models with the insights of neuroscience

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Brain

What is serotonin?

This neurotransmitter plays many important roles across the whole body, not just the brain.

What is serotonin? Read more
Blog An eye with a heart-shaped pupil

Brain

The science of love at first sight

The rom-com's favourite trope actually has roots in anthropology and biology.

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Livestream
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Talks and shows

Realising your goals through philosophy

Tue 07 Mar 2023

How can philosophy help us realise our goals?

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In-person
Brain

Talks and shows

Metabolites: The key to treating Alzheimer’s?

Mon 24 Apr 2023

Delve into research on metabolite homeostasis and its potential implications on neurodegenerative diseases.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Lost and found in the science of emotion

Mon 30 Jan 2023

Dean Burnett takes us on an incredible journey of discovery, stretching from the origins of life to the end of the universe.

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Podcast Man sleeping in waiting room

Brain

Podcast: The science of sleep - with Russell Foster, Debra Skene and Stafford Lightman

Russell Foster, Debra Skene and Stafford Lightman discuss the science of sleep.

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Podcast The brain

Brain

Podcast: The neuroscience of consciousness –With Professor Anil Seth

Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience Anil Seth looks at the neuroscience of consciousness and how our biology

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Podcast Man smoking a cigarette

Brain

Podcast: The neuroscience of addiction - with Marc Lewis

Neuroscientist and former addict Marc Lewis makes the case that addiction isn't a disease at all, although it has been recently

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