Secrets Brain

2015 marks the 60th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s death, and the subsequent disappearance of his brain. After his brain was stolen by the doctor trusted to perform his autopsy, the priceless specimen was examined by scientists whose goal was to try and determine what made this seemingly normal man change the face of science and define the word genius. This documentary will follow the path of Einstein’s physical brain and all the places it traveled, while simultaneously telling the story of Einstein the man.

Jim Al-Khalili goes on a journey through 600 million years of evolution to uncover how the human brain, the most complex structure known in the universe, came to exist.

Dr. Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician, an 11-time New York Times bestselling author, and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in his field. He is the Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. He is also the founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center, and chairman of the board of the Institute for Functional Medicine.

THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN, a David Grubin Production, reveals the fascinating processes involved in brain development across a lifetime. The five-part series, which premiered nationally on PBS in winter 2002, informs viewers of exciting new information in the brain sciences, introduces the foremost researchers in the field, and utilizes dynamic visual imagery and compelling human stories to help a general audience understand otherwise difficult scientific concepts. Episodes Include:
• The Baby’s Brain: Wider Than The Sky
• The Child’s Brain: Syllable From Sound
• The Teenage Brain: A World of Their Own
• The Adult Brain: To Think By Feeling
• The Aging Brain: Through Many Lives

This 4 x 60 H2 limited series unlocks the secrets of visual perception and the constant tricks and illusions it plays on our brains. We will first show these illusions at work through man-on-the-street demonstration, then reveal how these illusions have changed the course of history. We'll see how the Greeks integrated optical illusions into the Parthenon, reveal why Hitler used as many as six body doubles, why the Mona Lisa's eyes seem to follow you no matter where you are, and how an SOS from the Titanic could have been easily ignored.

Is what you see real? Does your mind control you? Discover how your brain really works. How does your brain create your reality? Are you in control, or is your brain controlling you? Discover the surprising answers based on the latest research in this eye-opening journey into the human brain with neuroscientist Heather Berlin. Your brain – for centuries a black box – is slowly giving up its secrets to modern neuroscience, shedding light on big questions that go to the very heart of who you are.

Are men and women’s brains wired differently? A new BBC One series delves into our minds to find out how we think and fall in love.

The Riddle of Einstein's Brain
17th January 2005, 8pm, Channel 4
Two scientists set out to hunt down the scientific relic of the 20th century - Albert Einstein's brain. Can the remains of Einstein's brain give up secrets to his genius? A wild road-movie, a battle of brain science and a bizarre detective story. Presented by Dr Mark Lythgoe and Dr Jim Al-Khalili.

On a quest to find the best, and most obscure, museum exhibits and explore the secrets they hold, Museum Secrets uncovers the weird, the astonishing and fascinating wonders of the world. What unexpected device did Catherine the Great use to enhance her sex life? Why did Alexander the Great prefer linen armour to bronze? And how did the falcon hunting of the Habsburg emperors lay the foundations for modern science? Testing out the theories behind the artifacts and visiting the sites they originated from, this series combines pure enthralling history with surprising detective work.