Phineas Gage | Mind Changers

Nature vs nurture | The Brain with David Eagleman

The interplay between genetics and the environment, do we truly have free will over our behaviour?

Phineas Gage | Mind Changers

Discover the story of Phineas Gage and how his tragic accident led to the idea of localisation of function.

The Knowledge | Modern Times

Follow trainee taxi drivers as they undergo one of the most difficult memory tests, The Knowledge.

Video games and plasticity | Horizon

Playing video games can lead to brain plasticity and improve navigation.

Taxi drivers and plasticity | The Brain with David Eagleman

An introduction to the Marshmallow study and what this shows about delayed gratification.

Right hemisphere removal | The Brain with David Eagleman

Professor Casey explains her research into delayed gratification and the impact this has on behaviour.

The marshmallow study | Horizon

Watch a re-enactment of the marshmallow study and learn what this simple test can predict.

Marshmallows and delayed gratification | Mind Changers

An introduction to the Marshmallow study and what this shows about delayed gratification.

Delayed gratification | Mind Changers

Professor Casey explains her research into delayed gratification and the impact this has on behaviour.

Split brain patients | The Brain: A Secret History

These split brain patients showed Sperry that each hemisphere of the brain has a different role to play and a separate con...