75 episodes

Open your mind with Naked Neuroscience, the spine-tingling, interactive monthly exploration of the workings of the nervous system from the Naked Scientists.

Naked Neuroscience, from the Naked Scientists James Tytko

    • Science
    • 4.4 • 86 Ratings

Open your mind with Naked Neuroscience, the spine-tingling, interactive monthly exploration of the workings of the nervous system from the Naked Scientists.

    Brain chips: 'Moral imperative' or a danger to liberty?

    Brain chips: 'Moral imperative' or a danger to liberty?

    This month, James Tytko explores the dangers of debunking fake news online with Francis Madden, and discusses ongoing developments in the neuroscience of Long COVID with Stephanie Brown. Then, following on from Elon Musk's news that his brain chip company Neuralink have successfully implanted their device into a human, we explore what this means for the field of computer brain interfaces... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 27 min
    Traumatic brain injuries: Invisible wounds of war

    Traumatic brain injuries: Invisible wounds of war

    Today, we're taking a closer look at traumatic brain injuries, TBIs. We'll be hearing from the doctors who are treating them, and a former soldier who is suffering from a host of mental health conditions as a consequence of his military service.And a bit later on, we'll find out how scientists are harnessing the incredible efficiency of our brains to break new ground in computing performance... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 36 min
    Diverse roots: Investigating youth mental health

    Diverse roots: Investigating youth mental health

    This time on Naked Neuroscience, James Tytko explores the miracle of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with Stephanie Brown from the University of Cambridge, including a new innovation to decrease 'scan-xiety' amongst children. Then, we'll be investigating the complexities of the current youth mental health crisis, with the help of Susanne Schweizer and Camilla Nord... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 27 min
    In the brain of the beholder: Music across cultures

    In the brain of the beholder: Music across cultures

    Kicking off a new series of Naked Neuroscience, James Tytko serves up the latest research making waves in brain science with the help of Stephanie Brown and Francis Madden. This month, the brain networks linked with addiction, and why suppressing negative thoughts might be the best way to look after your mental health. Then, with Malinda McPherson and Alexander Jensenius, we dive deep into the rhythms and melodies from music of eclectic origins... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 34 min
    Inside the Mind

    Inside the Mind

    This month we're pondering the mysterious mind - what is it? Are us humans unique in having one? And where does the brain fit in? Plus we chat over some of the latest neuroscience news with local experts... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 34 min
    Eating for Your Nervous System

    Eating for Your Nervous System

    We all know that vegetables and fruits are good for us - high in fibre, lots of vitamins. But what good do they actually do the brain? Do certain foods really benefit our nervous systems? How does this work? Can food actually prevent neurological issues? Well that's what Katie Haylor wants to find out in this month's Naked Neuroscience... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
86 Ratings

86 Ratings

Latho717 ,

Welcome back!

Missed this show. Glad it’s back in my feed.

oli'smum ,

I look forward to every episode!!

Weekly would be amazing!!

Anacortesguy ,

What happened?

I used to enjoy this podcast and without notice or fanfare they disappeared. C'est la vive:(

Top Podcasts In Science

Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Radiolab
WNYC Studios
Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward
Something You Should Know
Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media | Cumulus Podcast Network
StarTalk Radio
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Sasquatch Chronicles
Sasquatch Chronicles - Bigfoot Encounters

You Might Also Like

The Naked Scientists Podcast
The Naked Scientists
Ask the Naked Scientists
Dr Chris Smith
5 Live Science Podcast
BBC Radio 5 Live
Unexpected Elements
BBC World Service
Science In Action
BBC World Service
CrowdScience
BBC World Service

More by Naked Scientists

The Naked Scientists Podcast
The Naked Scientists
Ask the Naked Scientists
Dr Chris Smith
Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
Will Tingle
Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists
Diana O'Carroll
The Naked Scientists Podcast
The Naked Scientists
Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists
The Naked Scientists