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A brilliant book by Nobel Prize winner Eric R. Kandel, The Age of Insight takes us to Vienna 1900, where leaders in science, medicine, and art began a revolution that changed forever how we think about the human mind - our conscious and unconscious thoughts and emotions - and how mind and brain relate to art.

Discover the definitive history of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, in this Pulitzer Prize finalist from the author of the New York Times bestseller Area 51. No one has ever written the history of the Defense Department's most secret, most powerful, and most controversial...

Bestselling author Leonard Shlain explores the life, art, and mind of Leonardo da Vinci, seeking to explain his singularity by looking at his achievements in art, science, psychology, and military strategy (yes), and then employing state of the art left-right brain scientific research to explain his universal genius. Shlain shows that no other person in human history has excelled in so many different areas as Da Vinci and he peels back the layers to explore the how and the why.

The first audiobook of its kind, Mind Wars covers the ethical dilemmas and bizarre history of cutting-edge technology and neuroscience developed for military applications. As the author discusses the innovative Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the role of the intelligence community and countless university science departments in preparing the military and intelligence services for the 21st century, he also charts the future of national security.

Engineering Hitler's Downfall features numerous inventions such as the decoding machines developed at Bletchley Park; the hand-held mine detectors that cleared pathways through enemy minefields, firstly at the Battle of el Alamein but also in most subsequent actions; the newly-located factories and tanks that enabled the Russians to repulse the German invasion; the escort carriers and long range aircraft that enabled U-boats to be attacked in the mid-Atlantic; and the 4000 plus Bailey bridges that allowed narrow ravines and rivers as wide as the Rhine to be crossed.

Host Moxie LaBouche brings you a weekly half-hour of things you didn't know, things you thought you knew, and things you never knew you never knew. Topics range from the history of nursing to the Balinese funeral rite David Bowie requested, from the origin of the Vulcan salute to the theft of Canada's strategic maple syrup reserve. This is your brain on facts. yourbrainonfacts.com

In August, 2013, Special Forces Green Beret Andrew Marr returns home from another deployment a quietly broken man. Enduring the last of many traumatic brain injuries, Marr works as a breacher for his Special Forces team and finds himself in close proximity to a number of explosive blasts. During Tales from the Blast Factory, Marr's "silent wound" begins to manifest in radical physical and behavioral changes that derail him, resulting in a desperate search for help.

Do you love head-scratchers, trivia, and strange history? Then this book is a must-listen! We’ve all heard wild stories that seem too impossible to be true - this book contains stories you’ve likely never heard of but need to listen to....

This is the most unique quiz show ever! Brian Brain's quizzes can be enjoyed by the whole family. Why? Because there are always TWO sets of questions: one for the younger members of the family (The Budding Brains) and one for the grown ups (The Boffs). Each Budding Brain question is taken from the basis of the UK National Curriculum and is specific to the child's age group, Key Stage, and subject. So, whatever the age of your child everybody can compete with each other on a level playing field!

This is the most unique quiz show ever! Brian Brain's quizzes can be enjoyed by the whole family. Why? Because there are always two sets of questions: one for the younger members of the family (The Budding Brains) and one for the grown ups (The Boffs). Each Budding Brain question is taken from the basis of the UK National Curriculum, and is specific to the child's age group, Key Stage and subject. So, whatever the age of your child everybody can compete with each other on a level playing field!!

This documentary series captures stories of those living with a mental illness, and the people who support them. True, intimate and unflinching. Welcome to stigma-free storytelling. Episodes dropping every 2 weeks.

Fruit de plusieurs années de lecture passionnée, d’observation et de déconstruction , je vous dévoile ✨Spark The Brain 🧠✨ Le but de ce podcast est de partager avec vous mes analyses sur des sujets liés à l'histoire, la politique, la culture et l'actualité. Je vous invite à m’écouter, à me suivre sur les différents réseaux pour la suite de l’aventure.

This is the most unique quiz show ever! Brian Brain's quizzes can be enjoyed by the whole family. Why? Because there are always TWO sets of questions: one for the younger members of the family (The Budding Brains) and one for the grown ups (The Boffs). Each Budding Brain question is taken from the basis of the UK National Curriculum and is specific to the child's age group, Key Stage, and subject. So, whatever the age of your child everybody can compete with each other on a level playing field!

Brain Junk is an off-the-wall, totally unbelievable but true podcast where Amy Barton and Trace Kerr shake up science & history in the hunt for answers to questions you never knew you wanted to know. We bring you the inside scoop on things like: Can goldfish drive? How do whales not drown while eating? Who had the first prosthetic eye? We cannonball off the question high dive every other Tuesday -- those of you in the front seats, bring your ponchos. We're out to flood your brain. brainjunkpodcast.substack.com

A podcast where old friends share news and stories about their favorite historical and scientific events as well as interesting geek culture news. New episodes released every Saturday!

A irreverent podcast about child neurology with child neurologists Ali Christy and Sam Mackenzie. Interviews, history, science updates, Dungeons and Dragons and swearing.Music by Zach London

Benvenuti in uno spazio dove la curiosità incontra la competenza.Qui trovi conversazioni lunghe e senza filtri con ospiti qualificati: scienziati, professionisti, intellettuali e persone che hanno qualcosa di solido da raccontare. Parliamo di scienza, cultura e delle grandi sfide che ci riguardano tutti – salute, tecnologia, società, ambiente – con un approccio chiaro: niente slogan, niente retorica, niente tifoserie. Solo fatti, numeri, statistiche e punti di vista documentati.Social:- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/abrainpod- Substack: https://substack.com/@giulioanichini?utm_source=...

Hello, this is my first podcast. I love random fun facts so, that is what this podcast will be about for the most part. Every 2 weeks I will put out one episode until I get the hang of podcasting and fitting it into my schedule. Once I do that I will post with more frequency. I hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening <3

Announcer/Host/Overall loud person Matt Ryan does a brain dump of all the things he finds interesting, important, or hilarious in a post modern take on This American Life and Paul Harvey Commentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Brain - Exploring the Mind" is a captivating podcast series that delves into the complexities and marvels of the human brain. From the foundational structure and functions of the brain to the cutting-edge research in neuroplasticity, brain-computer interfaces, and artificial intelligence, this series offers listeners a comprehensive look into the world of neuroscience. Each episode tackles a different aspect of the brain, including how we perceive the world, the neuroscience behind emotions and memory, the impacts of aging, and the ethical considerations in brain research. Featuring expert ...