Building a Dinosaur from a Chicken
Paleontologist Jack Horner discusses his innovative approach to reconstructing dinosaurs by genetically engineering chickens to reactivate ancestral traits like teeth, tails, and hands.
A Light Switch for Neurons
Innovative neuroscience technique using light-sensitive proteins to control brain cells, offering potential treatments for PTSD and blindness, with implications for neural prosthetics.
Distant Time and the Hint of a Multiverse
Explore the nature of time, the universe, and the possibility of a multiverse in this thought-provoking talk by cosmologist Sean Carroll.
Understanding Cancer Through Proteomics
Danny Hillis explores proteomics as the next frontier in cancer research, explaining how studying proteins in the body can lead to new insights into cancer development and potential treatments.
Nature is Everywhere - We Just Need to Learn to See It
Redefining nature to include urban spaces and encouraging children to interact with it, fostering a love for the environment beyond pristine wilderness.
Hunting for Dinosaurs Showed Me Our Place in the Universe
Paleontologist shares the awe of discovering Dreadnoughtus, a massive dinosaur, and reflects on humanity's unlikely evolution and our place in Earth's vast geological timeline.
What Does It Mean to Be a Citizen of the World?
Explore the concept of global citizenship and its impact on addressing worldwide issues like poverty, climate change, and inequality through collective action and shared responsibility.
Uber's Plan to Get More People into Fewer Cars
Uber's co-founder discusses uberPOOL, a carpooling service that reduces costs, congestion, and carbon emissions. He explores its potential for suburban commuters and the impact of shared transportation on cities.
The Case for Fish Farming
Entrepreneur Mike Velings advocates for sustainable aquaculture as a solution to the global food crisis, highlighting its potential to meet growing demand while preserving ocean ecosystems.
How I Found a Mythical Boiling River in the Amazon
Geoscientist Andrés Ruzo shares his journey to discover a legendary boiling river in the Amazon, challenging our assumptions about unexplored wonders and the boundaries between myth and scientific reality.
What Are Animals Thinking and Feeling
Explore animal cognition and emotions through ecology, biology, and behavioral science. Discover similarities between humans and other species in thinking, feeling, and tool use.
How CRISPR Lets Us Edit Our DNA
Geneticist Jennifer Doudna explains CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing technology, its potential for treating genetic diseases, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use in human DNA modification.
Design at the Intersection of Technology and Biology
Explore Neri Oxman's groundbreaking work at the intersection of digital fabrication and biology, pioneering symbiosis between microorganisms, our bodies, products, and buildings.
Stunning Photos of the Endangered Everglades
Photographer Mac Stone showcases the beauty and importance of Florida's Everglades through stunning images, urging viewers to experience and appreciate this ancient wilderness firsthand.
The Single Biggest Health Threat Women Face
Pioneering doctor reveals surprising facts about women's heart health, including different symptoms during heart attacks and the need for more gender-specific cardiovascular research.
Let's Transform Energy With Natural Gas
Energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens discusses the US's lack of energy policy and proposes natural gas as a potential bridge to an oil-free future, drawing from his experiences in wind energy investment.
Why I Must Speak Out About Climate Change
Leading climate scientist shares personal journey and compelling evidence on global climate change, emphasizing urgency and deep concern for future generations.
The Earth is Full
Explore the consequences of Earth's resource depletion and overpopulation, and discover potential solutions in this thought-provoking talk that balances alarm with optimism.
Abundance is Our Future
Optimistic vision of the future: innovation and technology will solve global challenges. Diamandis argues for embracing progress and human ingenuity to overcome looming problems.
A Census of the Ocean
Discover the surprising findings of a decade-long project to catalog all marine life, featuring stunning photos and insights into the ocean's biodiversity from oceanographer Paul Snelgrove.
How Do You Save a Shark You Know Nothing About?
Discover innovative, low-tech methods for studying and saving the endangered basking shark, the world's second-largest fish species, in this fascinating exploration of marine conservation.