TED Talks Daily

The army of autonomous robots restoring nature | Tom Chi

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Impact investor Tom Chi challenges a dangerous assumption: that economic growth and ecological health are opposing forces. He reveals how advances in ...

The thrill of not knowing all the answers | Harini Bhat

20 Nov 2025

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In a world that prizes certainty, hot takes and instant answers, what happens when we celebrate the power of ... not knowing? Scientist and storytelle...

How to communicate with your dog, from a Westminster champion | Jennifer Crank

19 Nov 2025

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Who let the dogs out? Jennifer Crank, a world champion in dog agility competitions like Westminster, brings her border collie onto the TED stage to de...

Wicked's costume designer on how to tell stories with clothes | Paul Tazewell

18 Nov 2025

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If you've ever been swept away by the worlds of "Wicked," "Hamilton" or "West Side Story," you've seen Paul Tazewell's breathtaking costumes. The Osca...

How to see (and stop) deforestation from space | Tasso Azevedo

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 20 trees are cut down every second in the Amazon rainforest, as authorities struggle to monitor millions of acres and stop illegal clear-cuttin...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet | Kate Marvel

16 Nov 2025

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When Kate Marvel set out to write a book on climate change, she wanted to expand the conversation beyond data, charts and graphs. This meant refocusin...

How to stop AI from killing your critical thinking | Advait Sarkar

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chatbots might help you get work done faster — but at what cost? When we outsource our reasoning to artificial intelligence, we reduce ourselves to ...

How to unlock your flirting superpowers | Francesca Hogi

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's the right way to flirt? According to love coach Francesca Hogi, it doesn't have to be shallow or creepy — it can be a genuine chance for huma...

How climate shocks could break the economy | Edmond Rhys Jones

13 Nov 2025

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Climate change isn't just reshaping our planet — it's also shaking the very foundations of the economy, says sustainability expert Edmond Rhys Jones...

Two US governors — a Democrat and a Republican — on why there's hope for democracy | Matt Meyer and J. Kevin Stitt

12 Nov 2025

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Two current US governors — Democrat Matt Meyer of Delaware and Republican J. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma — trade notes on how to rebuild trust without...

My journey to thank all the people responsible for my morning coffee | A.J. Jacobs

11 Nov 2025

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Author A.J. Jacobs embarked on a quest with a deceptively simple idea at its heart: to personally thank every person who helped make his morning cup o...

These AI devices protect nature in real time | Juan M. Lavista Ferres

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If we can put astronauts on the moon, conservationists shouldn't have to hike miles through dense forests to change the batteries on cameras, says Jua...

Sunday Pick: Tech Solutions (#1): The affordable tech that will revolutionize farming (with Samir Ibrahim and Josephine Waweru)

09 Nov 2025

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When entrepreneur Samir Ibrahim asked farmers in Kenya what problem they most needed solved, the answer was simple: reliable access to water to irriga...

My identity is a superpower — not an obstacle | America Ferrera

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood needs to stop resisting what the world actually looks like, says actor, director and activist America Ferrera. Tracing the contours of her c...

Why your blood should flow like ketchup | Sean Farrington

07 Nov 2025

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Your blood should have more in common with ketchup than just color, says chemical engineer Sean Farrington. Demonstrating the flow of everyday product...

3 tips to make your world beautifully wild | Isabella Tree

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When conservationists talk about rewilding, most people picture wolves and bison roaming endless landscapes — but Isabella Tree discovered the real ...

How AI is discovering athletes that human scouts miss | Richard Felton-Thomas

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the next Lionel Messi or Simone Biles is out there right now ... but no one knows? Sports scientist Richard Felton-Thomas shows how new AI too...

Everything you need to know about AI agents | Swami Sivasubramanian

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you had an AI-powered assistant — that took initiative on its own? Technology leader Swami Sivasubramanian believes AI agents are the future...

How AI can solve its own energy crisis | Varun Sivaram

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The AI revolution and our aging power grid are on a historic collision course, threatening to stall innovation and raise energy costs for everyone. Ph...

Sunday Pick: How to use your muscles — or risk losing them | How to Be a Better Human

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that you start losing muscle mass as soon as the age of 30? Author and surfer Bonnie Tsui explores how to build strength as you age with ...

How to build your confidence — and spark it in others | Brittany Packnett Cunningham (re-release)

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Confidence is the necessary spark before everything that follows," says educator and activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham. In an inspiring talk, she...

How to empower the next generation of pilots | Refilwe Ledwaba

31 Oct 2025

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What does it take to fly a plane? For TED Fellow Refilwe Ledwaba, it took perseverance and drive — and an instructor who took the time to teach to h...

We’re doing AI all wrong. Here’s how to get it right | Sasha Luccioni

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is changing everything — but at what cost? AI sustainability expert Sasha Luccioni exposes how tech companies' massive data ...

How to measure the planet’s heartbeat | Yadvinder Malhi

29 Oct 2025

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Ecosystem scientist Yadvinder Malhi takes us on a jaw-dropping journey through the hidden flows of energy that make life on Earth tick. From sun-soake...

What if you could talk to your favorite character in a movie? | Christoph Lassner

28 Oct 2025

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Imagine watching a movie where the main character turns, looks right at you and asks what to do next. That's the future of entertainment that AI engin...

The surprising science of adolescent brains | Jennifer Pfeifer

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. Sh...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: You are not alone in your loneliness | Jonny Sun (re-release)

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Being open and vulnerable with your loneliness, sadness and fear can help you find comfort and feel less alone, says writer and artist Jonny Sun. In a...

Give yourself permission to be creative | Ethan Hawke (re-release)

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting on moments that shaped his life, actor Ethan Hawke examines how courageous expression promotes healing and connection with one another -- a...

How satellites are supporting farmers across Africa | Catherine Nakalembe

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than 8,000 satellites orbit Earth, taking photos every day. Food security specialist and TED Fellow Catherine Nakalembe shows how she uses this i...

Touchdown! The flag football movement is here | Troy Vincent Sr.

23 Oct 2025

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Troy Vincent Sr. — a professional football player for 15 years and now an executive for the NFL — is here to share the future of the game: flag fo...

How to pull the emergency brake on global warming | Mohamed A. Sultan

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Landfills across African cities are catching fire and releasing methane, an invisible greenhouse gas with more short-term warming potential than CO2. ...

The art of reading minds | Oz Pearlman

21 Oct 2025

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Have you ever wanted to read someone's mind? Mentalist Oz Pearlman is billed as one of the world's greatest mind readers ... and yet, he says he doesn...

Inside the mind of a newborn baby | Claudia Passos Ferreira

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if newborn babies are more aware than we ever imagined? Philosopher and psychologist Claudia Passos Ferreira shares groundbreaking neuroscience s...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Why change is so scary — and how to unlock its potential | Maya Shankar (re-release)

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unexpected change like an accident, an illness or a relationship that suddenly ends is inevitable -- and disorienting. With a heartfelt and optimistic...

The difference between healthy and unhealthy love | Katie Hood (re-release)

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a talk about understanding and practicing the art of healthy relationships, Katie Hood reveals the five signs you might be in an unhealthy relation...

The new era of AI-powered protein design | César Ramírez-Sarmiento

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the advent of AI, scientists can develop new proteins at an astonishing rate, helping tackle our biggest biomedical and environmental issues. Pro...

What it’s really like to win the lottery | Matt Pitcher

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when ordinary people win the lottery? Financial planner Matt Pitcher shares lessons from more than a decade of advising lotto winners, re...

Tax the rich — and save the planet | Esther Duflo

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo brings her data-driven precision to the climate crisis — and the numbers are damning. While world leaders...

A pastry chef works his chocolatier magic — live | Amaury Guichon

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get a taste of the chocolatier life from world-renowned pastry chef Amaury Guichon as he shares his story — and the secrets of his craft — with po...

The flourishing future of women's sports | Kate Johnson

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Women's sports are surging in popularity around the world, with record-breaking viewership, attendance and revenue growth. And yet, social media algor...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Essential questions to ask your future self | Meg Jay (re-release)

12 Oct 2025

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 ...

How to raise confident kids in an age of anxiety | Lenore Skenazy

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The secret to reducing childhood anxiety is actually quite simple: just let kids do more stuff on their own, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and presid...

The hidden cost of buying gold | Claudia Vega

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gold may glitter, but the hidden cost of mining it is devastating. Amazon researcher and TED Fellow Claudia Vega exposes how mercury pollution from ar...

How we’re turning pollution into toys, toothpaste and more | Xu Hao

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It took alcohol 200 years to go from scientific discovery to industrial revolution, but tech innovator Xu Hao says we can’t afford to wait that long...

The best thing that could happen to the energy industry | Matt Tilleard

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

History has been written by whoever controls the dominant fuel of the era — until now, says renewables entrepreneur Matt Tilleard. He explains why, ...

Inside the Gaza peace plan | Ian Bremmer

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

October 7 marks the second anniversary of Hamas' horrific attack on Israel — and Israel's devastating response. Political scientist Ian Bremmer unra...

Beyond the Talk: Deja Foxx on finding alternative online spaces

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Teen girls have solutions to save us from some of our biggest problems," says digital strategist Deja Foxx. Following her talk at TED2025, she joins ...

Going viral taught me the internet is broken — but fixable | Deja Foxx

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Digital strategist Deja Foxx went viral for speaking up at a town meeting — and then learned the harsh cost of being in social media’s crosshairs....

Sunday Pick: How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the surprising story of how Texas – rich in oil and gas – became America's biggest producer of wind energy. For our first episode, Ryan an...

Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile (re-release)

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the secret to a happy relationship isn’t following the rules, but rewriting them? In this refreshing talk, couples therapist Stephanie R. Ya...

Can AI make us more human? A social psychologist and a business leader answer | Heidi Grant and Barry Cooper

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As AI continues to integrate into our workplaces, how do we ensure we don’t lose what makes us human? Social psychologist Heidi Grant speaks with Ni...

What separates us from chimpanzees? | Jane Goodall

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Goodall hasn't found the missing link, but she's come closer than nearly anyone else. The primatologist says the only real difference between hum...

3 simple ways to build stronger relationships at work | Alyssa Birnbaum

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doing the best at your job isn't just about working harder — it’s also about connecting better, says psychologist Alyssa Birnbaum. She shares prac...

This TED Talk is full of bad ideas | Gabe Whaley

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the worst ideas turned out to be the most interesting? Mischief-making artist Gabe Whaley shares how he built a collective of artists whose se...

How Dolly Parton led me to an epiphany | Jad Abumrad (re-release)

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: How to Be Free: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life’s Hidden Prisons | Shaka Senghor

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Note: this talk contains mature content.Shaka Senghor is a resilience expert and New York Times best-selling author, who spent 19 years in prison–in...

Forget the corporate ladder — winners take risks | Molly Graham (re-release)

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Success in your career looks different for everyone — but no matter your industry, you'll need to take risks. Company and community builder Molly Gr...

How do you turn hope into action? A doctor and a public health expert answer | David Fajgenbaum and Celina de Sola

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you hold on to hope while still being realistic about the work that needs to be done? Immunology researcher David Fajgenbaum and public health ...

Inside India's astonishing solar revolution | Kanika Chawla

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2014, the world’s second largest coal consumer made a bold promise: to increase its solar capacity from three gigawatts to 100 gigawatts in just ...

The emerging science of finding critical metals | Mfikeyi Makayi

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your smartphone, computer and electric car all depend on one thing — critical minerals buried deep underground. But there’s a catch: the mining in...

Inside WWE's storytelling machine | Paul "Triple H" Levesque

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From his electrifying entrances as a professional wrestler to his current work as WWE's chief content officer, Paul "Triple H" Levesque knows how to e...

How we took on an oil giant — and won | Melinda Janki

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oil companies may seem invincible, but they are more vulnerable than you think, says climate justice litigator Melinda Janki. She tells the story of h...

Sunday Pick: Mexico City | Far Flung

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Harnessing the creativity of a megalopolis isn't easy, but Mexico City shows us how it's done. Follow a real-life superhero who dons a luchador mask a...

(#1) Elise’s Top Ten: The psychology of your future self | Dan Gilbert

20 Sep 2025

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"Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished." Dan Gilbert shares recent research on a phenomenon he calls the "end of h...

(#2) Elise’s Top Ten: You don't actually know what your future self wants | Shankar Vedantam

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vedantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impac...

(#3) Elise’s Top Ten: If I should have a daughter ... | Sarah Kay

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she's gonna call me Point B ... " began spoken word poet Sarah Kay, in a talk that inspired two standing...

(#4) Elise’s Top Ten: The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown

20 Sep 2025

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Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her researc...

(#5) Elise’s Top Ten: The new political story that could change everything | George Monbiot

20 Sep 2025

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To get out of the mess we're in, we need a new story that explains the present and guides the future, says author George Monbiot. Drawing on findings ...

(#6) Elise’s Top Ten: Racism has a cost for everyone | Heather C. McGhee

20 Sep 2025

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Racism makes our economy worse — and not just in ways that harm people of color, says public policy expert Heather C. McGhee. From her research and ...

(#7) Elise’s Top Ten: The ghastly tragedy of the suburbs | James Howard Kunstler

20 Sep 2025

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In James Howard Kunstler's view, public spaces should be inspired centers of civic life and the physical manifestation of the common good. Instead, he...

(#8) Elise’s Top Ten: Change your story, change your life | Lori Gottlieb

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stories help you make sense of your life — but when these narratives are incomplete or misleading, they can keep you stuck instead of providing clar...

(#9) Elise’s Top Ten: Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved | Esther Perel

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs ar...

(#10) Elise’s Top Ten: What almost dying taught me about living | Suleika Jaouad

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"The hardest part of my cancer experience began once the cancer was gone," says author Suleika Jaouad. In this fierce, funny, wisdom-packed talk, she ...

Yancey Strickler and Jenny Du: How do you rethink how the world works? An entrepreneur and an engineer answer | TED Intersections

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when following the “right” path leads you to the “wrong” place? Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler and scientist Jenny Du dis...

The link between evolution and language | Richard Dawkins

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Languages drift, adapt and evolve much like living species. In this wide-ranging conversation, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and linguist Joh...

How video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting an eye-rolling teenager glued to a gaming system is not a simple feat, but what if you could turn screen time into an opportunity for connec...

The grassroots movement transforming public safety | Aqeela Sherrills

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1992, something unprecedented happened in Los Angeles: rival gang members negotiated a historic peace treaty, significantly reducing violence acros...

Amy Barnes: Will climate change make your home uninsurable? | TED Countdown Summit 2025

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Insurance is the hidden engine that keeps the economy churning, but climate change is making home insurance unaffordable for many people, says climate...

Sunday Pick: How to have curious conversations in dangerously divided times (w/ Mónica Guzmán) | How to Be a Better Human

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you really connected with someone who disagrees with you? Or saw a post on social media that challenged your views? Or listened...

TED Intersections: How will new tech shape your life? A roboticist and a political strategist answer | Bradley Tusk and Ali Kashani

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should you be polite to robots? Political strategist Bradley Tusk and roboticist Ali Kashani explore how new technology is poised to make your life ea...

The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA | Robert C. Green

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if we could get a heads-up about serious health issues before they begin, from the moment a baby is born? In this groundbreaking talk, geneticist...

Floating farms, sponge cities and the climate solutions already working | Harjeet Singh

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if every dollar you spend today could save you 10 dollars tomorrow? Development expert Harjeet Singh reveals how climate solutions like floating ...

Why we need to know our lives matter | Jennifer Wallace

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not enough to do important work — we need to know it truly matters, says journalist Jennifer Wallace. Drawing on her research into firefighte...

How digital culture is reshaping our faces and bodies | Elise Hu (re-release)

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As "beauty filters" proliferate on social media platforms like TikTok, journalist Elise Hu says we've entered the era of the technological gaze, where...

How nearly dying helped me discover my own cure (and many more) | David Fajgenbaum

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician-scientist David Fajgenbaum was dying from a rare disease that didn't have a cure — until he discovered a lifesaving drug that wasn't origi...

Beyond the Talk: Salome Agbaroji and Samora Pinderhughes in conversation with TED Talks Daily

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The human experience is a very real one that we shouldn’t neglect,” says Salome Agbaroji in a conversation on the intersection between art and AI....

What will the future of art look like? A visual effects artist and a curator answer | Rob Bredow and Nora Atkinson

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How will AI and new technology change art? Visual effects artist Rob Bredow, known for his work on Star Wars, and curator Nora Atkinson, who brought B...

How to end factory farming | Lewis Bollard

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Factory farming is the greatest moral crisis we ignore, says farm animal welfare champion Lewis Bollard. He exposes the truth behind the "all natural"...

How displaced people are driving local economies | Julienne Oyler

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The number of forcibly displaced people across the world is on the rise. While aid systems often focus on providing basic necessities like food and sh...

Most countries fail at clean energy. Here’s how mine succeeded | Sebastián Kind

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Energy expert Sebastián Kind helped Argentina go from virtually no renewable energy to generating nearly 40 percent of its electricity from wind and ...

What’s behind the rise of far right politics in Europe | Daphne Halikiopoulou

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Far-right parties are gaining popularity worldwide. Why is that? Political researcher Daphne Halikiopoulou reveals how rising leaders tap into people’...

How labor unions shape society | Margaret Levi (re-release)

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They all exist thanks to the advocacy of labor unions. Political ...

Sunday Pick: How to stop devoting yourself to your job (w/ Sarah Jaffe) | How to Be a Better Human

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Jaffe is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keep Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone. She and Chris discuss the e...

Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson (re-release)

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.T...

"The Unprompted," a poem that AI will never understand | Salome Agbaroji

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a poet talks back to AI? In an electrifying performance, Salome Agbaroji performs her original spoken-word poem, "The Unprompted," w...

Want to make change? Let young people tell their stories | Anshul Tewari

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a teenager, social entrepreneur Anshul Tewari didn’t see young voices represented in the conversations that mattered. His solution? A simple blog...

Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? | Simona Francese

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. And yet, many people pass up opportunities to get screened for the disease, often becaus...

Why you should spend less time with your kids | Lenore Skenazy

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult takeover of childhood has created a crisis of anxiety in ...

How AI could generate new life-forms | Eric Nguyen

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If DNA is just a string of letters, could AI learn to read it … or even write it? Bioengineering researcher Eric Nguyen reveals how AI has upended t...

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Intentional Ambition: Redefining Your Work for Greater Joy, Freedom, and Fulfillment | Rha Goddess

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rha Goddess is an entrepreneurial soul coach and author of the new book "Intentional Ambition: Redefining Your Work for Greater Joy, Freedom, and Fulf...