TED Talks Daily

How platform co-ops democratize work | Trebor Scholz

27 Oct 2021

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Co-ops date back almost 200 years, run by groups of people that work together to own and operate a company. What does it look like when this tried-and...

Can China achieve its ambitious climate pledges? | Hongqiao Liu

26 Oct 2021

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In 2020, China’s President Xi Jinping pledged that China would both peak its emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 -- a change th...

Visions for the future | Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan

25 Oct 2021

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How will the rise of artificial intelligence change our world? Former head of Google China Kai-Fu Lee and science-fiction writer Chen Qiufan (aka Stan...

How your nature photos can help protect wild animals | Tanya Berger-Wolf

23 Oct 2021

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We're losing animal and plant species at such a swift, unprecedented rate that it's nearly impossible to keep up. Computational biologist Tanya Berger...

3 tips for leaders to get the future of work right | Debbie Lovich

22 Oct 2021

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Work that's dictated by a fixed schedule, place and job description doesn't make sense anymore, says leadership expert Debbie Lovich. In light of the ...

A close-to-home solution for accessible childcare | Chris Bennett

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Childcare needs a transformation -- but rather than investing billions in new buildings and schools, what if we could unlock the potential of people a...

How much clean electricity do we really need? | Solomon Goldstein-Rose

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To fight climate change, we need to clean up the global electricity system by replacing fossil fuel power plants with clean generation -- right? Clima...

How we could eat real meat without harming animals | Isha Datar

19 Oct 2021

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What if you could eat chicken nuggets without harming a chicken? It’s possible through “cellular agriculture,” says Isha Datar. In a talk about ...

Introducing: Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi

18 Oct 2021

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We all want to know if we're normal -- do I have enough friends? Should it take me this long to get over my ex? Should I move or stay where I am? Endl...

The first step towards more inclusive dermatology | Jenna C. Lester

15 Oct 2021

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Skin is one of the most powerful predictors of health, yet nearly half of all new dermatologists admit to feeling uncomfortable identifying health iss...

The billion-dollar campaign to electrify transport | Monica Araya

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The roadmap to ending pollution from transportation is here, says electrification advocate Monica Araya. In conversation with head of TED Chris Anders...

A roadmap for young changemakers | Melati Wijsen

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Activism is a tough job, especially for young people yearning for immediate change -- something climate activist Melati Wijsen has learned over ten ye...

How humanity doubled life expectancy in a century | Steven Johnson

08 Oct 2021

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Doubling human life expectancy in a century is our greatest achievement, says author Steven Johnson. How did we make it happen -- and can we keep it g...

A more accurate way to calculate emissions | Charlotte Degot

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Greenhouse gases are colorless, scentless and invisible, making them exceptionally hard to measure. Fortunately, some tools and techniques can help --...

The brain science of obesity | Mads Tang-Christensen

06 Oct 2021

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Your belly and your brain speak to each other, says obesity researcher Mads Tang-Christensen. Offering scientific proof that obesity is a disease infl...

How NFTs are building the internet of the future | Kayvon Tehranian

05 Oct 2021

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In this revelatory talk, technologist Kayvon Tehranian explores why NFTs -- digital assets that represent a certificate of ownership on the internet -...

Want to truly succeed? Lift others up as you climb to the top | Amber Hikes

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s up to all of us to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. No matter where you are in your career journey, it’s essential that you hel...

3 ways community creates a healthy life | Olivia Affuso

01 Oct 2021

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Maintaining a healthy weight takes more than diet and exercise, says physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Affuso. In this actionable talk, she show...

The Black history of twerking -- and how it taught me self-love | Lizzo

30 Sep 2021

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Twerking is mainstream now ... but do you know where it came from? Superstar Lizzo traces booty shaking to a traditional West African dance and tells ...

Why the passport needs an upgrade | Karoli Hindriks

29 Sep 2021

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It’s time to give paper passports a digital upgrade, says entrepreneur Karoli Hindriks. Looking to Estonia’s technology-driven government for insp...

How employers steal from workers — and get away with it | Rebecca Galemba

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you work, you expect to be paid for it. Except, for millions of Americans employed across a range of industries like restaurants and construction...

3 rules for better work-life balance | Ashley Whillans

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you answered a work email during an important family event? Or taken a call from your boss while on vacation? According to behavioral scientist a...

Could you recover from illness ... using your own stem cells? | Nabiha Saklayen

24 Sep 2021

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What if diseases could be treated with a patient’s own cells, precisely and on demand? Biotech entrepreneur Nabiha Saklayen explains how we could ha...

Has Apple Peaked? Plus, Celebrities Changing Hollywood | After Hours

23 Sep 2021

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It's been 10 years since the death of Steve Jobs. Has Apple peaked after 10 years of Tim Cook's leadership, or is the best yet to come? Harvard Busine...

The genetic rescue of Earth’s endangered species | Ryan Phelan

22 Sep 2021

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From a special black-footed ferret to coral that can withstand warming waters, genetic rescue efforts that use genomics and synthetic biology are help...

The link between inequality and anxiety | Richard Wilkinson

21 Sep 2021

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Why are global levels of anxiety and depression so high? Social epidemiologist Richard Wilkinson presents compelling data on the impact of inequality ...

Planet City -- a sci-fi vision of an astonishing regenerative future | Liam Young

20 Sep 2021

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Get transported on a stunningly rendered, sci-fi safari through Planet City: an imaginary metropolis of 10 billion people, from the brain of director ...

The untapped energy source that could power the planet | Jamie C. Beard

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Deep beneath your feet is a molten ball of energy the same temperature as the surface of the sun -- an immense clean energy source that could power th...

The trans story includes you | Nicole Maines

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As actress Nicole Maines points out, we all unwittingly play supporting roles in each others' life stories -- for better or worse. With charm and aplo...

The false link between body ideals and health | Nancy N. Chen

14 Sep 2021

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Global obesity rates are on the rise, but body shaming campaigns are doing more harm than good, says medical anthropologist Nancy N. Chen. Reflecting ...

A smart bra for better heart health | Alicia Chong Rodriguez

13 Sep 2021

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Could an everyday clothing item help protect your health? In this quick talk, TED Fellow Alicia Chong Rodriguez introduces us to a smart bra designed ...

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 Bang theory to what we see at the edge of ...

The big myth of government deficits | Stephanie Kelton

09 Sep 2021

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Government deficits have gotten a bad rap, says economist Stephanie Kelton. In this groundbreaking talk, she makes the case to stop looking at governm...

A sci-fi vision of life in 2041 | Chen Qiufan

08 Sep 2021

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Sci-fi writer Chen Qiufan doesn’t fear a dystopian future. Instead, he believes developments in artificial intelligence will make all of our lives b...

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 news, or simply navigating your day uninspired and ...

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, unheard and in the dark. In this passionate talk and ...

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, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way ...

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 labor, then by GDP standards, you're unproductive. In ...

A taste of Mexico’s ancient chocolate-making tradition | Germán Santillán

01 Sep 2021

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Dating back more than 800 years, chocolate is deeply woven into the Indigenous history of Oaxaca, Mexico. TED Fellow Germán Santillán talks about hi...

A future with fewer cars | Freeman H. Shen

30 Aug 2021

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What if your car could drop you off and then find parking by itself? According to electric vehicle entrepreneur Freeman H. Shen, this technology alrea...

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 thoughts like these, you aren't alone. Nearly 70 per...

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 approach after a chance viewing of Helen Fisher's T...

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 Stanford's Life Design Lab, illustrates the ways desi...

This could be why you're depressed or anxious | Johann Hari

24 Aug 2021

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In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as som...

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 actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more...

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 serious problem? For the more than 30 percent of ...

You can grow new brain cells. Here's how | Sandrine Thuret

19 Aug 2021

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Can we, as adults, grow new neurons? Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret says that we can, and she offers research and practical advice on how we can help ...

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 watching movies without subtitles. But are there ...

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 into the unknown, paving a new career path and ex...

The brain-changing benefits of exercise | Wendy Suzuki

16 Aug 2021

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What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym a...

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? In this episode of TED Climate, a whole world of...

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 "The Walk": a theatrical journey following a nine-ye...

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 of pedestrian pastimes, as cars were sidelined in...

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 country reach that goal. Environmentalist Ma Jun ...

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 Jim Chuchu is on a mission to get them back. Learn t...

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 and possibly discover habitable planets -- and sha...

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 nano level with engineer Kathryn A. Whitehead as s...

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 with it: the public shaming and blaming, on socia...

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, effective vaccine faster than ever before. In th...

Remembering climate change ... a message from the year 2071 | Kim Stanley Robinson

02 Aug 2021

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Coming to us from 60 years in the future, legendary sci-fi writer Kim Stanley Robinson tells the “history” of how humanity ended the climate crisi...

3 secrets of resilient people | Lucy Hone

30 Jul 2021

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Everyone experiences loss, but how do you cope with the tough moments that follow? Resilience researcher Lucy Hone shares three hard-won strategies fo...

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 the world. Urban planner Jota Samper believes these ...

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 cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin. In an urgent talk,...

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, rather than wilting or surrendering. Community organ...

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 be seen as a set of repeating patterns. These patte...

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 habitats of wild animals. Considering our obligatio...

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 societal ideals. Aboriginal writer and former model...

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 margins to the mainstream, says Alok Sharma, the Pres...

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 it lives and who embodies it. In this actionable ...

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. But this ability to categorize also exacts a hea...

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 on a mission to find them. Despite scientists hitt...

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 symptoms directly impact work but often go overlooked...

How Dolly Parton led me to an epiphany | Jad Abumrad

12 Jul 2021

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How do you end a story? Host of "Radiolab" Jad Abumrad tells how his search for an answer led him home to the mountains of Tennessee, where he met an ...

Documentary films that explore trauma -- and make space for healing | Almudena Toral

09 Jul 2021

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Through documentary films following survivors of trauma, TED Fellow Almudena Toral makes invisible psychological scars seen. She shares the heartbreak...

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, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs -- or...

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 like Mars and beyond. Inspired by his time as artist...

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 social relationships and careers. This talk was filmed ...

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 Continental Congress huddled together in a hot room in Ph...

How music streaming transformed songwriting | Björn Ulvaeus

02 Jul 2021

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Money, money, money ... in the music business, there seems to be little left for the songwriters that fuel it. ABBA co-founder Björn Ulvaeus calls fo...

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? For psychologist Angela Duckworth, the answer can...

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 that shaped her sense of self and reality. Now a m...

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 researcher Anne Scherer shares her findings on why...

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 to a comfortable temperature is TED Fellow Kathy H...

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 go with it. Gen-Zer and activist Clover Hogan kno...

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 to stoke violence or defame politicians and journa...

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 mothers and children in India. In this eye-opening t...

The search for microscopic aliens | Sarah Rugheimer

22 Jun 2021

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Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Sarah Rugheimer searches for aliens -- but not the cartoony green kind. She's looking for extraterrestrial microbes by s...

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 you may not even be aware of, says accountant Rober...

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 today, it continues to derail millions within mar...

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 acceptance. After decades of research and his own experie...

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 asylum seekers crossing the Mediterranean Sea. Wit...

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 place. Reclaiming what it means to be a troublemaker...

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 high legal fees to confusing paperwork and expensiv...

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 beauty there, says Crystal Rasmussen. With candor...

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 documentarian and TED Fellow Feras Fayyad. With his ...

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 people to get around. But they also pose safety risks a...

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 of a career or even the end of a dream. Explaining...

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 Morris. Introducing cutting-edge medical research...

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 be difficult to plan for a version of yourself you ...

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 three families with incarcerated loved ones into d...