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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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