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Nov 13, 2026 · 7:56
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wacky-history-of-cell-theoryScientific discovery isn't as simple as one good experiment. The weird and wonderful history of cell…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:50
Dig into the Irish myth of lovers Gráinne and Diarmuid, and follow their journey as they flee from her betrothed, Fionn.--Gráinne, princess of Tara and bride-to-be, was furious.…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:55
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededUploaded 12-03-18View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-science-of-skin-emma-bryceBetween you and the rest of…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:31
Investigate the science behind how doctors use radioactive drugs and PET scans to detect and diagnose diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer.Uploaded 19-03-19--Is there a way to…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:37
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-case-against-good-and-badDon't take the easy route! Instead, use this little trick to improve your writing -- let go of the words…
Nov 13, 2026 · 8:03
Learn more at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--In 1900, Greek divers stumbled upon a 2,000-year-old shipwreck whose contents would shake our understanding of the ancient world. Among…
Nov 13, 2026 · 23:04
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/marcus-du-sautoy-symmetry-reality-s-riddleUploaded 17-08-13The world turns on symmetry -- from the spin of subatomic particles to the…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:04
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-batteries-die-adam-jacobsonUploaded 21-05-15Batteries are a triumph of science—they allow smartphones and other technologies to…
Nov 13, 2026 · 24:04
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/james-balog-time-lapse-proof-of-extreme-ice-lossUploaded 17-08-13Photographer James Balog shares new image sequences from the Extreme…
Nov 13, 2026 · 7:09
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/an-exercise-in-time-perception-matt-danzicoWhy is that some experiences feel like they last forever, while others fly by? We tend to…
Nov 13, 2026 · 7:41
Puzzle through this classic ethical dilemma and decide: does your upbringing affect your moral responsibility for your actions?--Jo the First is a ruthless dictator who rules…
Nov 13, 2026 · 5:58
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-pain-relievers-workSome people take aspirin or ibuprofen to treat everyday aches and pains, but how exactly do the different…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:46
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededUploaded 15-03-18View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-ancient-athenian-robert-garlandIt’s…
Nov 13, 2026 · 8:04
Explore the 5 most common misconceptions about the Viking Age, and find out what living as a Viking was actually like.--The Viking Age. When medieval, horn-helmeted Scandinavian…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:35
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-colossal-consequences-of-supervolcanoes-alex-gendlerUploaded 09-06-14In 1816, Europe and North America were plagued by heavy…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:22
Dive into the Norse myth of how Loki tricked a stranger into building the great wall of Asgard to keep the realm safe from giants. Uploaded 14-11-19--Asgard, a realm of wonders,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:48
Explore the science of why mixing drugs and drug interactions with other substances can lead to dangerous health complications.--Which of the following is risky behavior: a…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:35
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/debunking-the-myths-of-ocd-natascha-m-santosUploaded 19-05-15There’s a common misconception that if you like to meticulously organize…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:44
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/madeleine-albright-on-being-a-woman-and-a-diplomatUploaded 17-08-13In a frank and funny Q and A with Pat Mitchell from the Paley…
Nov 13, 2026 · 21:41
Could someone hack your pacemaker? At TEDxMidAtlantic, Avi Rubin explains how hackers are compromising cars, smartphones and medical devices, and warns us about the dangers of an…
Nov 13, 2026 · 9:54
Dig into the surprisingly complex lives of Neanderthals, and explore theories on what happened to our evolutionary cousins.--In 1856, quarriers working in Germany’s Neander…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:43
Travel through the history of mapmaking and discover what big mistakes cartographers made about the world’s geography.--For thousands of years, people made both functional maps…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:42
Check out Bill Schutt's "Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History": http://bit.ly/2HLWjrUUploaded 19-03-18View full lesson:…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:48
What is killing the Tasmanian devil? A virulent cancer is infecting them by the thousands -- and unlike most cancers, it's contagious. Researcher Elizabeth Murchison tells us how…
Nov 13, 2026 · 7:44
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-key-to-media-s-hidden-codesColors, camera angles and logos in the media can all prompt immediate associations with emotions,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:45
English novelist Jane Austen’s beloved works, like “Pride and Prejudice,” explored the dependence of women on marriage in British high society.Uploaded 21-03-19--Whether she’s…
Nov 13, 2026 · 11:27
For a full year, A.J. Jacobs followed every piece of health advice he could -- from applying sunscreen by the shot glass to wearing a bicycle helmet while shopping. Onstage at…
Nov 13, 2026 · 5:39
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededUploaded 18-05-15View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/mansa-musa-one-of-the-wealthiest-people-who-ever-lived-jessic…
Nov 13, 2026 · 7:14
Dig into the science of what makes period cramps so painful, and find out what we still don’t know about this common experience.--Period pain affects hundreds of millions of…
Nov 12, 2026 · 5:12
Dig into the history of Election Day in the United States, and how voting on Tuesdays affects voter turnout.--Since 1845, Americans have been voting on Tuesdays — but why? In…
Nov 12, 2026 · 5:56
Dig into the body's biological process that heals a broken bone, and find out how different kinds of fractures are mended.--The human body’s 206 bones come in many shapes and…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:42
Dig into the inaccuracies of flat maps and how different map designs can shift our point of view.Uploaded 29-03-21--Fourteen Greenlands could fit in Africa— but you wouldn’t…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:47
Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TEDEd/Uploaded 22-03-18View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-buried-treasure-riddle-daniel-grillerA…
Nov 12, 2026 · 8:08
"You're a fishmonger!" By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and…
Nov 12, 2026 · 7:46
Where do squid, jellyfish and other sea creatures begin life? The story of a sea urchin reveals a stunningly beautiful saga of fertilization, development and growth in the ocean…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:15
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-fight-for-the-right-to-vote-in-the-united-states-nicki-beaman-griffinUploaded 05-11-13In the United States today, if you are over…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:33
How do we choose which news to consume? Get the scoop on how opinions and facts affect the news and how to tell them apart.Uploaded 05-06-14--With the advent of the Internet and…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:51
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complex-geometry-of-islamic-design-eric-brougUploaded 14-05-15In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:23
Dig into trickle-down economics, which claims that tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy stimulate the economy and improve people's lives.--In 1981, the US economy was…
Nov 12, 2026 · 7:08
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/five-fingers-of-evolutionHow can a "thumbs up" sign help us remember five processes that impact evolution? The story of the Five…
Nov 12, 2026 · 7:32
Dig into the false analogy fallacy, which assumes that because two things share a characteristic, they must be alike in other respects.Uploaded 05-04-21--It’s 1997. The United…
Nov 12, 2026 · 26:47
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/your-body-language-shapes-who-you-are-amy-cuddyBody language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves.…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:42
Learn more by reading Douglas J. Emlen's "Animal Weapons": https://amzn.to/2I2SLSwUploaded 26-03-18View full lesson:…
Nov 12, 2026 · 8:01
Some kids learn by listening; others learn by doing. Geoff Mulgan gives a short introduction to the Studio School, a new kind of school in the UK where small teams of kids learn…
Nov 12, 2026 · 7:30
From something as small and complex as a chromosome to something as seemingly simple as the weather, sex determination systems vary significantly across the animal kingdom.…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:31
Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea. (Part Two of the myth of Jason and the…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:54
Download a free audiobook version of "The Art of War" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-edUploaded 25-03-19Check out our full book…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:21
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/sunlight-is-way-older-than-you-think-sten-odenwaldUploaded 12-05-15It takes light a zippy 8 minutes to reach Earth from the surface of…
Nov 12, 2026 · 23:24
Despite multibillion-dollar investments in cybersecurity, one of its root problems has been largely ignored: who are the people who write malicious code? Underworld investigator…
Nov 12, 2026 · 11:21
Professional musicians share what makes for great, memorable lyrics, their writing process, and where they get inspiration from.--"Think Like A Musician" connects you with…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:53
Dig into the science of how heart transplants happen, how donors are matched and find out how this complex surgery saves lives.--Your heart beats more than 100,000 times a day.…
Nov 12, 2026 · 7:30
What’s the best way to handle a crisis in business? Dig into how different strategies can work when faced with an ethical dilemma.Uploaded 28-07-20--You founded a company that…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:44
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededUploaded 29-03-18View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-roman-soldier-robert-garlandThe year…
Nov 12, 2026 · 7:00
Discover how scientists and doctors used bats' ultrasound capabilities as inspiration for SONAR and non-invasive medical procedures.Uploaded 01-04-21--In a dark cave, bats can’t…
Nov 12, 2026 · 7:46
New videography techniques have opened up the oceans' microscopic ecosystem, revealing it to be both mesmerizingly beautiful and astoundingly complex. Marine biologist Tierney…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:49
At TEDYouth 2011, Performance artist Carvens Lissaint shows how to use language, metaphor and imagery to express a powerful idea -- as in this spoken word performance, a stirring…
Nov 12, 2026 · 13:50
At TEDMED, Sheila Nirenberg shows a bold way to create sight in people with certain kinds of blindness: by hooking into the optic nerve and sending signals from a camera direct…
Nov 12, 2026 · 7:45
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wars-that-inspired-game-of-thrones-alex-gendlerUploaded 11-05-15Beginning around 1377, medieval England was shaken by a power…
Nov 12, 2026 · 23:17
Modern medicine is in danger of losing a powerful, old-fashioned tool: human touch. Physician and writer Abraham Verghese describes our strange new world where patients are…
Nov 11, 2026 · 7:04
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-silk-road-history-s-first-world-wide-web-shannon-harris-casteloUploaded 03-06-14With modern technology, a global exchange of goods…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:48
Dig into what biological factors influence hair growth, how it can change as you age, and how to take control of your scalp.--At age 44, Xie Qiuping cut her hair for the first…
Nov 11, 2026 · 8:07
Dig into the pros and cons of annuity and lump sum lottery payouts, and find out the most common mistakes lottery winners make.--After winning the lottery, one of the first…
Nov 11, 2026 · 7:01
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededUploaded 02-04-18View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-most-successful-pirate-of-all-time-dian-murrayAt the…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:51
Download a free audiobook version of "Devil in the White City" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-edUploaded 30-03-21--Satan, the beast crunching…
Nov 11, 2026 · 21:19
The future of green is local -- and entrepreneurial. In her talk, Majora Carter brings us the stories of three people who are saving their own communities while saving the…
Nov 11, 2026 · 7:56
The adventure continues! Episode 3: Ethic and Hedge must sabotage the furnace-bots to get to the first artifact. Can they find a way out? Uploaded 18-11-19--This is episode 3 of…
Nov 11, 2026 · 7:21
Explore the eye-opening science of LASIK: corrective laser eye surgery that focuses on reshaping the cornea to fix blurry vision.Uploaded 19-11-19--In 1948, Spanish…
Nov 11, 2026 · 9:27
Explore the science of how in vitro fertilization (IVF) works and how it helps people struggling with infertility have babies.Uploaded 07-05-15--Infertility affects 1 in 8…
Nov 11, 2026 · 4:52
The TED-Ed team provides an in depth look at the powerful features of the newly-launched TED-ED Beta website. You'll learn how TED-Ed videos are created, how they are arranged,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:59
Explore the psychology behind why children invent imaginary companions and what skills they can develop through pretend play.--Amia and her friend Zelba have been inseparable for…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:43
Trace the history of how wolves, one of humanity’s oldest rivals, evolved into the domesticated dogs we call “man’s best friend.”Uploaded 26-03-19--Since their emergence over…
Nov 11, 2026 · 25:59
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/james-watson-on-how-he-discovered-dnaUploaded 26-07-13Nobel laureate James Watson opens TED2005 with the frank and funny story of how…
Nov 11, 2026 · 5:51
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededUploaded 03-04-18View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-simple-way-to-tell-insects-apart-anika-hazraThere are…
Nov 11, 2026 · 7:44
Get to know the story of Radio Venceremos, an underground radio collective that fought US-backed fascism during the Salvadoran Civil War.--Since the 1800s, a handful of oligarchs…
Nov 11, 2026 · 9:25
Dig into sortition, a system where officials are selected via lottery, and how it could address the problems of modern democracies.--Elections are tools that ensure a nation’s…
Nov 11, 2026 · 7:33
View full lesson on TED-Ed BETA: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-real-origin-of-the-franchiseOne of the most successful business models is the franchise, but it didn't originate…
Nov 11, 2026 · 5:33
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededCan folding a piece of paper 45 times get you to the moon? By seeing what happens when folding just one piece of paper,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:06
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-your-knuckles-pop-eleanor-nelsenUploaded 05-05-15Some people love the feeling of cracking their knuckles, while others cringe…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:38
Learn how to identify, develop, and share your best ideas with TED Masterclass: http://bit.ly/tedmasterclass Uploaded 23-07-20-- The average 20-year-old knows between 27,000 and…
Nov 11, 2026 · 3:46
Long, fancy words designed to show off your intelligence and vocabulary are all very well, but they aren't always the best words. In this short, playful video Terin Izil explains…
Nov 11, 2026 · 7:54
Explore how the microplastics in your body can affect your health, and how we can regulate the amount of plastic in our world.--Plastic is everywhere. It’s in our clothes, our…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:42
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-your-brain-respond-to-pain-karen-d-davisUploaded 02-06-14Ouch! Everyone experiences pain -- but why do some people react to…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:13
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededUploaded 05-04-18View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-causes-body-odor-mel-rosenbergMost of us don’t need…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:42
Trace the illustrious history of hats dating back to the Paleolithic Era, and explore how they were used in different periods.--Humans have been fashioning caps since the dawn of…
Nov 11, 2026 · 9:16
Explore the science of hypnosis, and dig into how the practice can affect your body and brain when hypnotic suggestions work.--In the 19th century, Scottish surgeon James Braid…
Nov 11, 2026 · 7:17
Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Uploaded 30-07-20--You’re a biologist on a mission to keep the rare honeybee Apis Trifecta from going extinct. The…
Nov 11, 2026 · 5:41
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-color-is-tuesday-exploring-synesthesia-richard-e-cytowicHow does one experience synesthesia -- the neurological trait that…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:01
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-causes-economic-bubbles-prateek-singhUploaded 04-05-15During the 1600’s, the exotic tulip became a nationwide sensation; some…
Nov 11, 2026 · 7:46
Check out Lucy Cooke's "The Truth About Animals": https://bit.ly/TruthAboutAnimals Uploaded 27-07-20--From Ancient Greece to the 20th century, Aristotle, Freud, and numerous…
Nov 10, 2026 · 6:54
Explore why zero-carbon technologies are vulnerable to the valley of death in product development and how we can change it.Uploaded 06-04-21--All new products must pass through…
Nov 10, 2026 · 4:02
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/mysteries-of-vernacular-robot-jessica-oreck-and-rachael-teelUploaded 31-10-13In 1920, Czech writer Karel Čapek wrote a play about…
Nov 10, 2026 · 5:09
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-deadly-irony-of-gunpowder-eric-rosadoUploaded 04-11-13In the mid-ninth century, Chinese chemists, hard at work on an immortality…
Nov 10, 2026 · 7:05
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededUploaded 09-04-18View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-byzantine-empire-leonora-nevilleMos…
Nov 10, 2026 · 5:51
Learn about the life and art of Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo, who explored disability, relationships and Mexican culture in her work. Uploaded 28-03-19--In 1925, Frida…
Nov 10, 2026 · 15:52
Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletterIn the first of a new TED-Ed series designed to catalyze curiosity, TED Curator Chris…
Nov 10, 2026 · 7:13
Explore how two main types of emergency contraception work to prevent pregnancy by disrupting or delaying ovulation.--In a 2021 study, researchers asked over 500 participants to…
Nov 10, 2026 · 24:02
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/carl-honore-praises-slownessUploaded 26-07-13Journalist Carl Honoré believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health,…
Nov 10, 2026 · 6:17
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-leukemia-danilo-allegra-and-dania-puggioniUploaded 30-04-15Stem cells found in the bone marrow are crucial for our health…
Nov 10, 2026 · 20:16
Calling them "our bodies' own repair kits," Susan Solomon advocates research using lab-grown stem cells. By growing individual pluripotent stem cell lines, her team creates…
Nov 10, 2026 · 7:40
Get to know Auguste Rodin’s infamous sculpture “The Thinker,” and find out who was the inspiration for this masterpiece.--Contrary to popular belief, "The Thinker" sculpture…
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