Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
A smart bra for better heart health | Alicia Chong Rodriguez
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could an everyday clothing item help protect your health? In this quick talk, TED Fellow Alicia Chon...
The mind-bending reality of the universe | Katie Mack
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this fascinating conversation, cosmologist and TED Fellow Katie Mack delves into everything from ...
The big myth of government deficits | Stephanie Kelton
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Government deficits have gotten a bad rap, says economist Stephanie Kelton. In this groundbreaking t...
A sci-fi vision of life in 2041 | Chen Qiufan
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sci-fi writer Chen Qiufan doesn’t fear a dystopian future. Instead, he believes developments in ar...
How to stop languishing and start finding flow | Adam Grant
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you found yourself staying up late, joylessly bingeing TV shows and doomscrolling through the n...
When local news dies, so does democracy | Chuck Plunkett
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 1,800 newsrooms have shuttered across the US since 2004, leaving many communities unseen, unh...
How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocab...
The unpaid work that GDP ignores -- and why it really counts | Marilyn Waring
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you: do laundry, are (or have been) pregnant, tidy up, shop for your household or do similar labo...
A taste of Mexico’s ancient chocolate-making tradition | Germán Santillán
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dating back more than 800 years, chocolate is deeply woven into the Indigenous history of Oaxaca, Me...
A future with fewer cars | Freeman H. Shen
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if your car could drop you off and then find parking by itself? According to electric vehicle e...
Your insecurities aren't what you think they are | WorkLife with Adam Grant
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"I can't do this." "I didn't deserve this promotion." "When will they find me out?" If you've had th...
Can we choose to fall out of love? | Dessa
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to get over heartbreak? Rapper and writer Dessa came up with an unconventional a...
How to design the life you want | TEDx SHORTS
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Offering tips from the well-known program he helped develop, Bill Burnett, executive director of Sta...
This could be why you're depressed or anxious | Johann Hari
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxie...
How playing an instrument benefits your brain | Anita Collins
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actua...
What's normal anxiety and what's an anxiety disorder? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety helps keep us alive. But how can you tell when it crosses the line from survival instinct to...
You can grow new brain cells. Here's how | Sandrine Thuret
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can we, as adults, grow new neurons? Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret says that we can, and she offers...
The benefits of a bilingual brain | Mia Nacamulli
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's obvious that knowing more than one language can make certain things easier -- like traveling or...
How to pave a new career path | Elise Hu and Debbie Millman
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Hu, host of TED Talk Daily, sits down with designer Debbie Millman to share advice on stepping...
The brain-changing benefits of exercise | Wendy Suzuki
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscien...
What happens to the plastic you throw away? | TED Climate
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plastic is everywhere. We know we should cut down on it where we can, but is plastic ever the answer...
Walk with Little Amal, a theatrical journey celebrating the refugee experience | Amir Nizar Zuabi
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a staggering display of creativity and community, theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi introduces "T...
How COVID-19 reshaped US cities | Kevin J. Krizek
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic spurred an unprecedented reclamation of urban space, ushering in a seemingly bygone era...
An interactive map to track (and end) pollution in China | Ma Jun
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
China has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2060 -- and its citizens are helping industries across the...
Why are stolen African artifacts still in Western museums? | Jim Chuchu
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
African artifacts shown in museums worldwide are often not borrowed, but stolen -- and TED Fellow Ji...
The deadly molecule that could signal alien life | Clara Sousa-Silva
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there life on Venus? Quantum astrochemist Clara Sousa-Silva makes the case for a new way to seek ...
The tiny balls of fat that could revolutionize medicine | Kathryn A. Whitehead
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if you were holding life-saving medicine ... but had no way to administer it? Zoom down to the ...
Don’t call people out -- call them in | Loretta J. Ross
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a call-out culture, says activist and scholar Loretta J. Ross. You’re probably familiar...
Meet the scientist couple driving an mRNA vaccine revolution | Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As COVID-19 spread, BioNTech cofounders Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci had one goal: to make a safe...
Remembering climate change ... a message from the year 2071 | Kim Stanley Robinson
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coming to us from 60 years in the future, legendary sci-fi writer Kim Stanley Robinson tells the “...
3 secrets of resilient people | Lucy Hone
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone experiences loss, but how do you cope with the tough moments that follow? Resilience resear...
The informal settlements reshaping the world | Jota Samper
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Creative, sustainable solutions find their home in the thousands of informal neighborhoods across th...
What you need to know about stalkerware | Eva Galperin
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Full access to a person's phone is the next best thing to full access to a person's mind," says cyb...
The radical, revolutionary resilience of Black joy | Miracle Jones
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the face of trauma, happiness is resilience: a revolutionary act of thriving despite all odds, ra...
3 rules for a zero-carbon world | Nigel Topping
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every human and natural system -- from oil extraction to the flight of a flock of starlings -- can b...
Are wild animals really “wild”? | Emma Marris
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Human activity is affecting the planet in dramatic, unsustainable ways -- including destroying the h...
The (de)colonizing of beauty | Sasha Sarago
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty is about more than the body you inhabit -- it's a way of being that goes beyond genetics or s...
Why COP26 is our best chance for a greener future | Alok Sharma
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Something powerful is happening around the world. The issue of climate change has moved from the mar...
3 myths about racism that keep the US from progress | Candis Watts Smith
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Racism morphs, spreading and hiding behind numerous half-truths and full-blown falsities about where...
How racial bias works -- and how to disrupt it | Jennifer L. Eberhardt
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our brains create categories to make sense of the world, recognize patterns and make quick decisions...
The missing 96 percent of the universe | Claire Malone
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've misplaced the building blocks of the cosmos -- and particle physicists like Claire Malone are ...
3 ways to create a menopause-friendly work culture | Andrea Berchowitz
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hot flashes, joint pain, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping -- these unforgiving menopause sym...
How Dolly Parton led me to an epiphany | Jad Abumrad
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you end a story? Host of "Radiolab" Jad Abumrad tells how his search for an answer led him ho...
Documentary films that explore trauma -- and make space for healing | Almudena Toral
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Through documentary films following survivors of trauma, TED Fellow Almudena Toral makes invisible p...
Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong | Julia Galef
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, pr...
What should humans take to space (and leave behind)? | Jorge Mañes Rubio
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One day, humans will explore space en masse and live scattered across the solar system on planets li...
A simple strategy to reclaim your time | TEDx SHORTS
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Whillans shares strategies to help overcome "time poverty," and get the most out of our socia...
What you might not know about the Declaration of Independence | Kenneth C. Davis
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In June 1776, a little over a year after the start of the American Revolutionary War, the US Contine...
How music streaming transformed songwriting | Björn Ulvaeus
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Money, money, money ... in the music business, there seems to be little left for the songwriters tha...
How to turn grit into a lifelong habit | Angela Duckworth
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to persevere and succeed, not just in our careers but in all aspects of our lives?...
The infinite alchemy of storytelling | Zahra Al-Mahdi
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TED Fellow Zahra Al-Mahdi was raised by screens -- "storytelling machines" like TV and the internet ...
Why we're more honest with machines than people | Anne Scherer
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For a genuine conversation, consider talking to a machine; the less humanized, the better. Consumer ...
The renewable heating system right below your feet | Kathy Hannun
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Of all the mundane yet astonishing marvels of human ingenuity, knowing what it takes to heat a room ...
What to do when climate change feels unstoppable | Clover Hogan
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's youth have inherited a big, unprecedented climate problem to solve -- and the eco-anxiety to...
How deepfakes undermine truth and threaten democracy | Danielle Citron
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The use of deepfake technology to manipulate video and audio for malicious purposes -- whether it's ...
Maternal and child health is a human right | Aparna Hegde
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Overcrowded clinics, extensive wait times and overworked doctors are taking a devastating toll on mo...
The search for microscopic aliens | Sarah Rugheimer
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Sarah Rugheimer searches for aliens -- but not the cartoony green kind...
What your money habits reveal about you | Robert A. Belle
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your money habits reveal a lot about you: your hopes, fears, dreams and other deep personal truths y...
How marijuana reform could repair, reclaim and restore communities | Khadijah Tribble
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The war on drugs in the United States undid much of the progress of the Civil Rights Movement -- and...
How to find meaning after loss | David Kessler
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may be familiar with the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and accepta...
A new approach to defending the human rights of migrants | Itamar Mann
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping talk, litigator and TED Fellow Itamar Mann details the perilous boat migrations of ...
How to be a professional troublemaker | Luvvie Ajayi Jones
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Disrupting the status quo can be scary, but sometimes it’s necessary to make the world a fairer pl...
How to empower people to solve their own legal problems | Rohan Pavuluri
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you, right? Not in US civil court. From h...
A queer journey from shame to self-love | Crystal Rasmussen
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've sanded down your edges to fit in, it's time to bring them back -- there's power, value and...
The real-life superheroes helping Syrian refugees | Feras Fayyad
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Society has a set of stories it tells itself about who refugees are and what they look like, says do...
A feminist reimagining of Kenya's public transport | Naomi Mwaura
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kenya's minibuses -- known as "matatus" -- offer a convenient, affordable and colorful way for peopl...
How to support yourself (and others) through grief | Nina Westbrook
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In big and small ways, we all experience loss: whether it’s the passing of a loved one, the close ...
The future diagnostic lab ... inside your body | Aaron Morris
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We need an inside-out approach to how we diagnose disease, says immuno-engineer and TED Fellow Aaron...
Essential questions to ask your future self | Meg Jay, Whitney Pennington Rodgers
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much do you think about your future self? If your answer is not much, you're not alone. It can b...
The multibillion-dollar US prison industry -- and how to dismantle it | Bianca Tylek
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A phone call to a US prison or jail can cost up to a dollar per minute -- a rate that forces one in ...
How to deal with the anxiety of being stereotyped | Valerie Purdie-Greenaway
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The stress you may feel being otherized or stereotyped can take a significant toll on your health an...
Who judges the judges? | Jessica Kerr
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What qualifies someone to become a judge? The answer is surprisingly vague and even taboo to discuss...
Playful, wondrous public spaces built for community and possibility | Matthew Mazzotta
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing a new type of public space, custom-fit for communities in need of a shot of hope and won...
Climate change will displace millions. Here's how we prepare | Colette Pichon Battle
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists predict climate change will displace more than 180 million people by 2100 -- a crisis of ...
The rigged test of leadership | Sophie Williams
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The glass cliff: an experience of taking on a leadership role only to find that your chances of succ...
What farmers need to be modern, climate-friendly and profitable | Beth Ford
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Farming feeds all of us -- yet in rural communities, farmers are under pressure from mounting climat...
How dirt bikes and STEM ignite ingenuity in Baltimore | Brittany Young
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dirt biking is more than just a pastime -- it's an opportunity to disrupt the cycle of poverty and p...
Electronic pills that could transform how we treat disease | Khalil Ramadi
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could a small jolt of electricity to your gut help treat chronic diseases? Medical hacker and TED Fe...
The death of the universe -- and what it means for life | Katie Mack
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The universe started with a bang -- but how will it end? With astonishing visuals, cosmologist and T...
The cure for burnout (hint: it isn’t self-care) | Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nag...
How NASA invented a ventilator for COVID-19 ... in 37 days | Dan Goods
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get the behind-the-scenes story from visual strategist Dan Goods about how a single question launche...
Introducing Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter | TED Audio Collective
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you do a juice cleanse? Is it actually possible to "boost" your immune system? You're constan...
"Squiggly" careers and the end of the traditional path | Sarah Ellis, Helen Tupper
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conventional wisdom frames the ideal career path as a linear one -- a ladder to be climbed with a si...
Better cybersecurity starts with honesty and accountability | Nadya Bartol
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this practical talk, cybersecurity expert Nadya Bartol brings this crucial topic out into the ope...
How to discover your "why" in difficult times | Simon Sinek
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What has the coronavirus pandemic taught us about ourselves and our relationships? In a deeply perso...
The case for co-ops, the invisible giant of the economy | Anu Puusa
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Think capitalism is broken? Try cooperativism, says co-op enthusiast and researcher Anu Puusa. She l...
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable | Luvvie Ajayi Jones
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luvvie Ajayi Jones isn't afraid to speak her mind or to be the one dissenting voice in a crowd, and ...
How COVID-19 transformed the future of medicine | Daniel Kraft
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic forced the world to work together like never before and, with unprecedented speed, bore...
Why children of immigrants experience guilt -- and strategies to cope | Sahaj Kaur Kohli
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Children of immigrants in the US often experience a unique kind of guilt, brought on by the pressure...
The future of flying is electrifying | Cory Combs
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a frequent flier, you’re also a major polluter. What if there was a way to travel the ...
7 tools for building a business people trust | Marcos Aguiar
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we trust some companies and not others? Using real-world examples, digital trust advisor Marc...
Women and girls, you are part of the climate solution | Rumaitha Al Busaidi
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does gender equality have to do with climate change? A lot more than you might think. Empowerin...
Mystery Episode | TED Audio Collective
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With this episode, we're having a bit of fun. You're about to hear a great episode of a TED Audio Co...
What frogs in hot water can teach us about thinking again | Adam Grant
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are humans so slow to react to looming crises, like a forewarned pandemic or a warming planet? I...
Why I'm done trying to be "man enough" | Justin Baldoni
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity -- to figure out ways...
The intergenerational wisdom woven into Indigenous stories | Tai Simpson
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The way we behave politically, socially, economically and ecologically isn't working, says community...
Why you should get paid for your data | Jennifer Zhu Scott
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world's most valuable tech companies profit from the personal data you generate. So why aren't y...
Earth's original inhabitants — and their role in combating climate change | Steven Allison
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every environment on the planet -- from forested mountaintops to scorching deserts and even the huma...
The race to build AI that benefits humanity with Sam Altman | The TED Interview
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this new season of The TED Interview, conversations with people who make a case for ... optimism....
How to talk about climate change so people actually care | John Marshall
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which sounds more urgent: “global warming” or “pollution blanket overheating planet”? In thi...