Phase Transitions and Renormalization Group - Lectures 3 and 4: Breakdown of Landau Theory and 1D Ising Model
Delve into advanced physics concepts exploring Landau Theory breakdown, 1D Ising Model applications, and fundamental principles of decimation and flows in phase transitions.
Scaling Ideas, Momentum Space Renormalization, and RG Calculations - Lectures 5-6
Delve into advanced physics concepts covering scaling principles, momentum space renormalization, and detailed RG calculations through theoretical frameworks and mathematical analysis.
Phase Transitions and Renormalization Group: RG Calculations, Fixed Points and Critical Exponents - Lectures 7-8
Delve into advanced renormalization group theory, exploring fixed points, flows, and critical exponents in phase transitions through rigorous mathematical calculations and theoretical frameworks.
XY Model, Duality and Vortices - BKT Topological Transition - Lectures 9-10
Delve into advanced physics concepts exploring the XY Model, duality principles, vortices, and the BKT topological transition through comprehensive theoretical analysis and mathematical frameworks.
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Why Your Body Fights Weight Loss | Katherine Saunders | TED
Physician Katherine Saunders explains why obesity is a complex chronic disease rooted in evolutionary biology, not just a lack of willpower. She discusses the science behind weight regulation and shares breakthroughs in treatment from lifestyle interventions to new medications.
How to Hide “Science Vegetables” in Viral Videos, with @MarkRober Rober | ReThinking with Adam Grant
Mark Rober, former NASA engineer and creator of YouTube's most followed science channel, discusses his secrets to online engagement, storytelling techniques, and applying the scientific method to everyday life with Adam Grant. They explore ownership of work, human missions to Mars, and parenting approaches.
How AI Is Saving Billions of Years of Human Research Time | Max Jaderberg | TED
Research scientist Max Jaderberg explores how "AI analogs" can simulate real-world lab work at incredible speed and scale, drawing on his experience with Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 to show how AI accelerates protein folding and drug discovery research.
How to Be an “Apocalyptic Optimist” | Dana R. Fisher | TED
Sociologist Dana R. Fisher discusses how increasing climate disasters will drive people to demand action through social movements. She explains how to build resilience to catastrophe in yourself and your community, and how to rally for change despite seemingly intractable problems.
From Prison to Purpose Through Wildland Firefighting | Royal Ramey | TED
Royal Ramey shares his experience as an incarcerated firefighter in California and how it inspired him to co-found the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, a nonprofit that helps formerly incarcerated people become wildland firefighters and find purpose through public service.
How to Make Your Cat Happier — in 3 Minutes | Nicky Trevorrow | TED
Animal behaviorist Nicky Trevorrow explains the importance of play for cats' mental and physical health, sharing specific actionable strategies to increase feline happiness. The talk emphasizes that play benefits all species, including dogs.
A Bold Plan to Rewild the Earth — at Massive Scale | Kristine McDivitt Tompkins | TED
Conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins discusses rewilding our minds as the first step to saving nature. She shares her work creating vast conservation parks across South America with her late husband, and her current mission to connect parks across geographic boundaries to create continental-scale wildlife corridors.
Capitalism Broke the Climate. Now It Can Fix It | Akshat Rathi | TED
Journalist Akshat Rathi argues that while capitalism has worsened the climate crisis, it can also be harnessed through "climate capitalism" - using market forces and government policies to make pollution costly and sustainability profitable, flipping the economic incentives to drive climate solutions.
The Recipe for a Healthy Climate Starts at the Dinner Table | Anthony Myint | TED
Chef Anthony Myint discusses how restaurants can become part of the climate solution by shifting to regenerative farming practices. He shares his journey from opening pop-ups to collaborating with farmers and eaters to restore the climate while serving delicious food.
Why Broken Hearts Hurt — and What Heals Them | Yoram Yovell | TED
Neuroscientist Yoram Yovell explores the deep connection between physical and mental pain, revealing how brain endorphins and opioid receptors can ease both physical and emotional suffering. This understanding could lead to new treatments for mental health and well-being.
Your AI-powered molecular twin could save your life | Neena Haider | TEDxManhattanBeach
NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical or diagnostic advice and always consult a medical professional. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of AI models and healthcare which warrants further scientific investigation. TEDx events are independent
Sovereignty, Not Saviors: Entrepreneurs Reclaiming Food | Hannes Van den Eeckhout | TEDxNairobi
NOTE FROM TED: While several agrochemicals have been identified as potential public health and safety concerns, the specific health effects of chemicals discussed in this talk remain an ongoing field of study. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of agriculture, h
Como conciliar a pecuária e a preservação da floresta? | Mauro Lúcio | TEDxAmazônia
O que acontece quando paramos de enxergar a produção e a preservação como inimigas? Mauro Lúcio, um dos maiores entusiastas da pecuária sustentável no Brasil, explica por que a tecnologia e a legalidade são as pontes necessárias para uma convivência harmoniosa na Amazônia. Uma palestra sobre como tr
How I stay young in my 90s | Eileen Greene | TEDxPacific Avenue
In this remarkable 96 year old's first TED Talk, at the age of 87, she shared how "It's Never Too Late". In this Talk she shares her 4 most important secrets for staying young . . . in order to do more of the things you want to do in your life. Secret #1 will surprise many, but prominent Neuro
You can run 100 miles. Here's why. | Seth Moyer | TEDxBrentwoodCollegeSchool
Seth will be speaking about how every able-bodied human has the capacity to run 100 miles. He will support his claim with physiological concepts and evolutionary biology to show that our running capacity is much greater than we think. Seth is a former Division 1 lightweight rower, ultramarathon runn
Why We Don’t All See the Same World | Vivien Puppa Kocsis | TEDxAthens
What we see may feel objective, but our brains constantly interpret and reshape visual information. Vivien Puppa Kocsis explores how the brain processes visual signals and why people can perceive the same image, situation, or environment in completely different ways. Understanding perception can ch