NBC Learns Debuts Video Series MYSTERIES OF THE BRAIN
By: Caryn Robbins Jun. 09, 2015
A new video series released today takes viewers on a journey to unlock the mysteries of the brain and better understand how this complex organ functions. Produced by NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBCUniversal News Group, in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), the series, "Mysteries of the Brain," covers the latest research in neuroscience and profiles the scientists who are leading it.
"Mysteries of the Brain" will be available through NBC affiliate stations, and can also be seen for free online at NBCLearn.com, NSF.gov/brain andScience360.gov.
"We're proud that NBC Learn is partnering with the National Science Foundation to produce an original video series that explores the latest advancements in brain research in an engaging and compelling way," said Soraya Gage, vice president and general manager of NBC Learn. "Through this partnership, we are using our digital platform and world-class production capabilities to increase awareness of the important work being done by scientists to chart unexplored territories of the brain."
Viewers will learn how the brain develops, controls emotions, creates memories and other important facts from these videos:
- Brain Overview
- Evolving Brain
- The Thinking Brain
- Emotional Brain
- Brain States and Consciousness
- Building a Brain
- Perceiving Brain
- Brain-Computer Interface
"Understanding the brain in all its amazing complexity is an enormous challenge for science," said NSF Director France Córdova. "For example, how does the brain interact with our physical and social environment? NSF is making strategic investments in brain science, and this may transform our view of how the brain develops and keeps developing. It may address how we relate to and interact with each other and our ever changing environment."
Viewers can learn more and join the discussion by using the hashtag #ExplainTheBrain during a Twitter chat hosted by NBC Learn on Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m., featuring some of the scientists profiled in the video series.
About NBCUniversal News Group:
The NBCUniversal News Group is one of the most influential and respected portfolios of on-air and digital news properties in the world, reaching over 147 million people each month. The Group includes NBC News, a broadcast leader of global news and information for over 75 years and home to such respected programs as "NBC Nightly News," "Today," "Meet the Press," and "Dateline;" MSNBC, the premiere destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives reaching more than 96 million households worldwide; CNBC, the recognized world leader in business news reaching more that 370 million homes worldwide as well as The Weather Channel and digital platforms including the NBC News Digital Group, msnbc.com, CNBC.com. The NBCUniversal News Group also extends on its nationwide network of owned and affiliate stations, NBC News and CNBC Radio; as well as MSNBC on Sirius XM radio. For more information about NBCUniversal, please visitwww.NBCUniversal.com.
About National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of Science and engineering. In fiscal year (FY) 2015, its budget is $7.3 billion. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 2,000 colleges, universities and other institutions.
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