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CurioCity8 December 2017

I am starting the third year of my PhD in psychology at McMaster University.

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CurioCity21 August 2017

First year Cognitive Neuroscience PhD student

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Moushumi Nath30 March 2017

Why is #throwbackthursday so popular? Maybe it’s because nostalgia can make you feel happier, friendlier and warmer!

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Chris Chen21 September 2016

You, me and everyone around us are constantly getting older. Why does this happen? And is there anything humans can do to slow down or even stop the aging process?

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Ella Adi-Wauran29 August 2016

The next time you hear someone say, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” tell them to think again! Studies suggest that non-physical forms of bullying are just as painful as physical forms.

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Sarah Zulkifli27 July 2016

If certain noises completely drive you mad, you just might have a rare neurological condition called misophonia.

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CurioCity21 June 2016

When it comes to what you bite, chew and swallow, your choices have a direct and long-lasting effect on the most powerful organ in your body: your brain. So which foods cause you to feel so tired after lunch? Or so restless at night? Mia Nacamulli takes you into the brain to find out. (4:52 min.)

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CurioCity6 January 2016

Here's some science behind the message in the film “Inside Out”. The power of sadness may surprise you. (4:04 min.)

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CurioCity7 December 2015

When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and brain all take notice. This activates a reward system not unlike how our bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine - dopamine levels spike and you crave more. (5:02 min.)

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CurioCity1 December 2015

Hank looks at some of the research on smells and memory and explains how smells can bring back early memories -- even memories that your brain didn’t know you had. (3:43 min)

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