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What staying up all night does to your brain - Anna Rothschild

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You’re just one history final away from a relaxing spring break. But you still have so much to study! You decide to follow in the footsteps of many students before you, and pull an all-nighter. So, what happens to your brain when you stay up all night? And does cramming like this actually help you prepare for a test? Anna Rothschild explores how a sleepless night impacts your cognitive function.

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Anna Rothschild
  • Director Biljana Labović
  • Narrator Jack Cutmore-Scott
  • Storyboard Artist Wing Luo
  • Art Director Noam Sussman, Homework Studio, Ali Kellner
  • Animator Noam Sussman, Axel Kinnear, Sam Grainger, Ali Kellner
  • Produced by Gerta Xhelo, Abdallah Ewis
  • Editorial Producer Shannon Odell
  • Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal

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