The Case to Infect Volunteers with COVID-19 to Accelerate Vaccine Testing
Bioethicist proposes "human challenge trials" to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development, deliberately exposing volunteers to the virus for faster efficacy testing, potentially saving thousands of lives.
How to Quickly Scale Up Contact Tracing Across the US
Joia Mukherjee discusses scaling up contact tracing in the US, emphasizing a compassionate approach for vulnerable communities and explaining its crucial role in fighting COVID-19.
Can We Edit Memories?
Neurologist Amy Milton explores groundbreaking research on memory editing, offering potential solutions for trauma and PTSD without erasing memories, paving the way for improved mental health treatments.
A COVID-19 Exit Strategy to End Lockdown and Reopen the Economy
Biologist Uri Alon proposes a novel strategy to reopen the economy: 4 work days followed by 10 lockdown days, exploiting the virus's biology to reduce transmission while allowing economic activity.
A Global Pandemic Calls for Global Solutions
Epidemiologist Larry Brilliant discusses the coronavirus outbreak, evaluates global responses, and presents a clear plan to end the pandemic, emphasizing the need for international cooperation and unity.
The Past, Present and Future of Nicotine Addiction
Explore the history and impact of nicotine addiction, its devastating health consequences, and potential policy changes to prevent future addictions in this eye-opening talk by health policy expert Mitch Zeller.
A Lab the Size of a Postage Stamp
Discover innovative, low-cost lab tests using paper-based technology for disease diagnosis in resource-limited areas, revolutionizing healthcare accessibility and affordability.
Are We Born to Run?
Explore the evolutionary significance of running, its role in human survival, and how it connects us to our ancestors in this thought-provoking talk by Christopher McDougall.
Obesity + Hunger = 1 Global Food Issue
Explore the interconnected global issues of hunger and obesity, and learn about innovative solutions to transform our food systems for a healthier, more equitable world.
Praising Slowness
Explore the benefits of slowing down in our fast-paced world. Learn how embracing a slower lifestyle can improve health, productivity, and overall quality of life.
What if Our Healthcare System Kept Us Healthy
Explore innovative ideas to transform healthcare, focusing on preventive measures and addressing social determinants of health to keep people healthy and out of hospitals.
Strange Answers to the Psychopath Test
Explore the blurred line between sanity and insanity with author Jon Ronson's hair-raising delivery, live-mixed sound, and animated presentation on psychopathy and mental health diagnoses.
The Single Biggest Health Threat Women Face
Pioneering research on women's heart health, revealing unique symptoms and treatments, challenging traditional understanding of cardiovascular disease.
Fighting a Contagious Cancer
Explore the unique case of contagious cancer in Tasmanian devils, its impact, and ongoing research efforts to combat this unusual disease and gain insights into cancer biology.
Can We Domesticate Germs?
Explore the potential for domesticating harmful germs and making them benign with evolutionary biologist Paul Ewald, using diarrhea as a fascinating case study.
Retrofitting Suburbia
Explore sustainable urban design through retrofitting suburbia, transforming dying malls, reinhabiting big box stores, and converting parking lots into thriving ecosystems.
What Women Athletes Need to Unlock Their Full Potential
Sports scientist Kate Ackerman advocates for a dedicated medical system to study and develop women athletes, supporting their health, well-being, and lifelong success beyond just equipment and apparel.
Why Nurses Are Key to Medical Innovation
Ben Gran advocates for integrating nurses' insights into health tech innovation, highlighting their crucial role in improving patient care and healthcare processes for future generations.
How mRNA Medicine Will Change the World
Explore the revolutionary potential of mRNA medicine in fighting diseases, from COVID-19 to potentially cancer and flu. Learn how this groundbreaking technology teaches our bodies to combat illnesses at the molecular level.
How to Design Mosquitoes Out of Cities
Discover strategies to prevent mosquito infestations in sustainable urban designs. Learn about the risks, types of mosquitoes, and practical solutions for city planners and residents to combat these disease-carrying insects.
Why You Feel Anxious Socializing - and What to Do about It
Psychologist explores social anxiety's roots, debunks myths, and offers practical strategies to authentically navigate social situations, fostering courage and self-acceptance in everyday interactions.