How AI Is Unearthing Hidden Scientific Knowledge | Sara Beery | TED
AI naturalist Sara Beery explains how AI can help discover and save unknown species by analyzing millions of existing images, recordings, and observations before climate change causes irreversible biodiversity loss.
The Biggest Global Risks for 2026 | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, discusses 2026 as a geopolitical tipping point year. He analyzes top global risks including US military extraction of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, Trump's "Donroe doctrine," and the uncertain geopolitical environment affecting Europe, Russia, and China.
AI is Coming for Your Job. Now What? | Vlad Tenev | TED
Vlad Tenev examines the future of work as AI eliminates most jobs, offering a surprising perspective on what happens when traditional employment disappears and why the outcome may not be what people fear.
1 Thing You Can Do Today to Be Happier | Sonja Lyubomirsky | TED
Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky shares research on happiness interventions - small behavioral shifts that can improve relationships and increase happiness based on experimental studies in her lab.
What Ancestral Intelligence Can Teach Us About AI | Nanjira Sambuli | TED
Nanjira Sambuli applies the African proverb "When elephants fight, it's the grass that suffers" to today's AI evolution, questioning who gets trampled when tech giants battle for dominance. She introduces a new ethical compass for AI and shows how people across Africa are charting a different path for the future of technology.
The Ethical Case for Taking On the Climate Crisis | Al Gore, Wanjira Mathai and Karenna Gore | TED
Nobel laureate Al Gore discusses the Global Ethical Stocktake initiative with Wanjira Mathai and Karenna Gore, focusing on why climate action has stalled and how to center justice, phase out fossil fuels, and elevate Indigenous and Global South leadership in climate negotiations.
This Revolutionary Moment in Space Exploration | Chris Hadfield | TED
Astronaut Chris Hadfield shares his experiences seeing Earth from space and discusses recent advances in space exploration, including commercial space travel and humanity's collaborative future in space. He reflects on what inspires innovation and our dreams of visiting the stars.
The Army of Autonomous Robots Restoring Nature | Tom Chi | TED
Tom Chi challenges the assumption that economic growth and ecological health are opposing forces, showing how AI and robotics enable innovation as a force for restoration - from mines that extract less to robots planting 100,000 mangroves daily.
How Climate Shocks Could Break the Economy | Edmond Rhys Jones | TED
Sustainability expert Edmond Rhys Jones discusses how climate change is fundamentally disrupting the economy, highlighting the gap between scientific understanding and economic measurement. He advocates for economists to adopt scientific tools like simulations and digital twins to better prepare for climate-related economic turbulence.
3 Tips to Make Your World Beautifully Wild | Isabella Tree | TED
Isabella Tree shares how she transformed failing farmland into a nature paradise, offering a three-step formula for rewilding ordinary backyards. She reveals that the real conservation revolution happens in everyday green spaces, not just vast wilderness areas.
The Thrill of Not Knowing All the Answers | Harini Bhat | TED
Scientist and storyteller Harini Bhat discusses how she built a popular YouTube channel where curiosity drives discovery, exploring topics from ancient brains turned to glass to the origins of life, emphasizing that science is for anyone willing to ask questions.
How to Empower the Next Generation of Pilots | Refilwe Ledwaba | TED
Refilwe Ledwaba shares her journey to becoming a pilot through perseverance and finding an instructor who taught to her learning style. As founder of Girls Fly Africa, she now empowers young women with engineering skills, professional networks, and hands-on experience to pursue aviation careers.
The Roots of Resilience | Misty Copeland | TED
Misty Copeland shares her journey from childhood adversity to becoming a history-making principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, breaking barriers as one of the world's most famous ballerinas, and discusses her future plans.
We’re Doing AI All Wrong. Here’s How to Get It Right | Sasha Luccioni | TED
AI sustainability expert Sasha Luccioni exposes how tech companies' massive data centers are consuming enormous energy and harming the environment. She presents an alternative: smaller, more efficient AI models that could make the technology smarter, fairer, and sustainable.
What If You Could Talk to Your Favorite Character in a Movie? | Christoph Lassner | TED
Christoph Lassner envisions a future of interactive, AI-powered entertainment where viewers don't just watch stories but help create them. He explores how generative AI could enable creators to set scenes while letting viewers take control of the narrative direction.
The Surprising Science of Adolescent Brains | Jennifer Pfeifer | TED
Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer explores the brain changes driving adolescent behavior, debunking common myths about puberty, hormones, and social media's impact on mental health, while showing how to support teens during this critical developmental period.
How to Pull the Emergency Brake on Global Warming | Mohamed A. Sultan | TED
Landfills in African cities are catching fire and releasing methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Sustainable strategist Mohamed A. Sultan shows how local communities are turning this crisis into opportunity by diverting waste from landfills and helping farmers adopt sustainable techniques, creating a win-win for climate action and livable cities.
Touchdown! The Flag Football Movement Is Here | Troy Vincent Sr. | TED
Troy Vincent Sr., former NFL player and current NFL executive, discusses how flag football is creating opportunities for young women and girls globally, building momentum ahead of its debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
How AI Is Discovering Athletes That Human Scouts Miss | Richard Felton-Thomas | TED
Sports scientist Richard Felton-Thomas explains how AI tools are revolutionizing talent discovery in sports, helping scouts identify future superstars and enabling athletes to showcase their skills globally from anywhere.
The Flourishing Future of Women’s Sports | Kate Johnson | TED
Olympic rower Kate Johnson, now leading Google's sports marketing strategy, analyzes why social media algorithms still favor men's sports despite women's sports experiencing record growth in viewership, attendance, and revenue. She discusses what's needed to create a level playing field for women's sports coverage.
How to Recapture the Joy of the Early Internet | Michael Sun | TED
Internet culture writer Michael Sun reflects on the chaotic, glitchy digital world of the 2000s, arguing for reclaiming its spontaneity, weirdness, and genuine connection in contrast to today's algorithm-driven internet.