What Commercialization Is Doing to Cannabis
Explore the unseen impacts of cannabis commercialization, focusing on THC potency and industry profits. Gain insights into the complexities of marijuana legalization and its societal implications.
How Data Is Helping Us Unravel the Mysteries of the Brain
Explore groundbreaking genetic research and the innovative "Drop-seq" technology, revolutionizing our understanding of brain cells and potentially transforming mental illness treatment approaches.
Why I Fight for the Education of Refugee Girls - Like Me
Mary Maker shares her journey from refugee to teacher, emphasizing education's power to transform lives and empower girls in conflict zones, turning tears of loss into a passion for peace.
How Teachers Can Help Kids Find Their Political Voices
Educator Sydney Chaffee advocates for teaching activism in schools, arguing it develops crucial skills and empowers students to shape a better future through their voices and actions.
How We Can Use Light to See Deep Inside Our Bodies and Brains
Inventor demonstrates groundbreaking technologies using red light to visualize and stimulate internal body structures, potentially revolutionizing medical imaging with cheaper, wearable alternatives to MRI.
An Honest Look at the Personal Finance Crisis
Elizabeth White offers practical advice for living a fulfilling life on limited income, addressing financial challenges faced by baby boomers and younger generations with honesty and empathy.
How to Build Synthetic DNA and Send It Across the Internet
Explore DNA programming and biological transportation with Dan Gibson, revolutionizing medicine creation and distribution through digital-to-biological conversion and internet transmission.
A Crash Course in Organic Chemistry
Discover the basics of organic chemistry through striking graphics and accessible explanations, breaking stereotypes and changing perceptions about this fascinating field of science.
The Tiny Creature That Secretly Powers the Planet
Discover Prochlorococcus, the planet's most abundant photosynthetic microbe. Learn how this ancient organism impacts global ecosystems and may hold the key to reducing fossil fuel dependence.
The Surprising Science of Alpha Males
Primatologist Frans de Waal challenges common misconceptions about alpha males, revealing unexpected traits like generosity and empathy, while drawing parallels to human leadership and power dynamics.
The Electricity Metaphor
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos draws parallels between the dot-com era and the early electric industry, offering insights on innovation, business cycles, and technological revolutions.
The Truly Soft Side of Software
Explore innovative audiovisual compositions as engineer and artist Golan Levin demonstrates groundbreaking software that pushes the boundaries of technology and art in this captivating TED talk.
The Story of Life in Photographs
Embark on a visual journey through Earth's history with Frans Lanting's stunning nature photography, set to Philip Glass's evocative soundtrack.
A Voyage of DNA, Genes and the Sea
Explore genomics pioneer Craig Venter's groundbreaking expedition to map ocean biodiversity, uncovering millions of genes and revolutionizing our understanding of marine life and DNA.
The Route to a Sustainable Future
Explore strategies for reducing ecological impact as global consumerism expands, with insights on sustainable living and innovative solutions for a greener future.
Powerful Visual Illusions
Explore fascinating perceptual illusions that trick our brains, demonstrating how easily we can be fooled and why we enjoy visual deceptions.
How We Explore Unanswered Questions in Physics
Explore the frontiers of physics with James Beacham as he delves into extra dimensions, undiscovered particles, and the mysteries of gravity using CERN's Large Hadron Collider in this engaging talk.
How Online Abuse of Women Has Spiraled Out of Control
Ashley Judd exposes the crisis of online abuse against women, sharing personal experiences and calling for action from internet users, tech companies, and lawmakers to combat this pervasive issue.
Could a Drug Prevent Depression and PTSD?
Neuroscientist Rebecca Brachman discusses a serendipitous breakthrough in developing preventative treatments for mental disorders like depression and PTSD, highlighting the role of accidental discoveries in medical advancements.
Why Curiosity Is the Key to Science and Medicine
Cancer researcher Kevin B. Jones explores how curiosity, experimentation, and embracing uncertainty drive scientific progress in medicine, emphasizing the importance of honesty and humility in advancing knowledge.
Say Your Truths and Seek Them in Others
Elizabeth Lesser explores healing through vulnerability, encouraging honest communication to mend relationships and find personal growth, even in challenging times.