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06/12/2025

Stories matter more than you might think. Here’s how they can perpetuate harmful stereotypes — and how they can be used to humanize instead: http://t.ted.com/FIJnWb0

06/12/2025

Ever had a moment when you know the name of an actor or a song but the words just won't come to mind? Here’s what happens in your brain when something you know is just at the tip of your tongue:

You’re sure you know your 3rd grade teacher’s name— it’s like you’re hovering over it in your mind, but it just won’t materialize. Researchers call this tantalizing torment a “tip-of-the-tongue state,” and it’s something everyone experiences. But what’s actually happening when a ...

06/12/2025

Here are 4 surprising benefits of learning a new language:

05/12/2025

Did you know oranges were once rejected as a cure for scurvy — a vitamin C deficiency? The late neuroscientist Nolan Williams says psychedelics face the same skepticism for depression today. Here’s why he believes that should change:

The late Stanford neuroscientist Nolan Williams shares his research on the potential of a plant-derived psychoactive compound called ibogaine to help people with traumatic brain injury recover from PTSD, depression and anxiety. (Followed by a brief Q&A with Head of TED Chris Anderson)

05/12/2025

Many women avoid screening for breast cancer because the process can be invasive and painful. Here’s an alternative that makes testing for this disease simple and painless: http://t.ted.com/PG4mJGs

04/12/2025

Just as airplanes and cars opened new horizons for humanity, space flight will too, explains astronaut Chris Hadfield. In this exclusive conversation with TED curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, he explores this pivotal time in space exploration — and how it will drive discovery, innovation and beyond:

What does it feel like to see Earth from outer space and imagine humanity's next steps? Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who has flown two Space Shuttle missions and served as commander of the International Space Station, explores the recent leaps in space exploration. From the thrills and risks of commerc...

04/12/2025

When people ask when Africa will catch up to the AI revolution, they’re asking the wrong question, says business leader Hardy Pemhiwa. Here’s how AI is already boosting education, employment and entrepreneurship in communities across the entire continent:

With a billion mobile phone users and a median population age of 19, Africa isn't catching up to the AI revolution — it's writing an entirely different playbook, says business leader Hardy Pemhiwa. He shows how a generation of entrepreneurs is using AI to teach classes, triage patients and boost f...

04/12/2025

Why do some people do selfless things even at the cost of their own well-being? Here’s the science behind selflessness — and how it’s actually a part of human nature: http://t.ted.com/lkQYtjq

03/12/2025

In a wildfire, every second counts. Here’s how civic tech pioneer John Mills created Watch Duty, an app that beats official government warnings to alert residents of oncoming danger — before it’s too late:

After finding himself alone in an unreported wildfire in the woodlands of California, John Mills decided to take matters into his own hands. Hear the incredible story of how he rallied fire survivors and retired first responders to create Watch Duty, the nonprofit emergency alert system that’s bea...

03/12/2025

Imagine having a friend that can check-in on you at any time. Here’s what it means to have an AI companion:

03/12/2025

Giving doesn’t always have to involve money — here’s how generosity can make a difference, too:

02/12/2025

Those that are most impacted by the climate crisis are the least likely to have a say in the decisions being made about it, says climate activist Karenna Gore. In this conversation with Nobel laureate Al Gore and environmental restoration champion Wanjira Mathai, they discuss a values-driven reset for climate solutions that puts people first:

For the first time in climate negotiations, leaders are asking the question that actually matters: not just how do we solve the climate crisis, but why aren't we? Join Nobel laureate Al Gore for an in-depth conversation with Wanjira Mathai and Karenna Gore, co-leaders of the Global Ethical Stocktake...