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.
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.
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.
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.
What Vaccinating Vampire Bats Can Teach Us About Pandemics
Discover how tracking vampire bats in the Amazon rainforest could help predict and prevent disease outbreaks, potentially stopping future pandemics before they start.
How Your Emotions Change the Shape of Your Heart
Explore the fascinating connection between emotions and heart health, revealing how our feelings can physically alter our hearts and impact overall well-being.
The Trauma of Systematic Racism Is Killing Black Women - A First Step Toward Change
Inspiring talk on empowering Black women through walking, self-care, and community building to combat health disparities and systemic racism, drawing from historical resilience and modern activism.
Healthier Men, One Moustache at a Time
Discover how a simple moustache-growing challenge evolved into Movember, a global movement raising millions for men's health and prostate cancer research through creative awareness campaigns.
What Do We Do When Antibiotics Don't Work Anymore?
Explore the alarming rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the potential consequences of a post-antibiotic world. Learn about actions we can take to address this critical global health issue.
Lies People Tell About Water - Part 1: Water Fluoridation
Debunking common myths about water fluoridation, explaining its benefits for dental health, and addressing concerns about safety and effectiveness using scientific evidence and expert opinions.
Health Care Off the Grid
Innovative solutions for healthcare challenges in Africa, including the "Hospital in a Box" concept, addressing distance, power, and supply issues in remote areas.
Can We Domesticate Germs?
Evolutionary biologist explores the potential to tame harmful germs, examining diarrhea as a case study to understand pathogen behavior and possible interventions.
The Surprising Seeds of a Big-Data Revolution in Healthcare
Explore the evolution of global health data collection, from paper forms to cloud-based systems, and its impact on decision-making in healthcare and public policy.
How to Reduce Poverty? Fix Homes
Architect Paul Pholeros shares insights on reducing poverty through practical design fixes, focusing on improving living conditions to enhance health outcomes in indigenous communities and beyond.
What Do We Really Know About the Spread of AIDS?
Economist Emily Oster challenges conventional wisdom on AIDS in Africa, presenting a fresh perspective on HIV statistics and their implications for understanding the epidemic.
Simple Designs That Could Save Millions of Children's Lives
Discover an innovative solution to reduce child mortality: transforming farm waste into clean-burning charcoal, addressing the deadly issue of indoor cooking fumes in developing countries.
My Cruel Teacher - Long Covid
Exploring Long Covid's impact on public health discourse, Nisreen Alwan shares her personal journey and advocacy efforts to raise awareness and recognition of this condition's significance beyond initial infection.