Actually, the world isn’t flat – Pankaj Ghemawat
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/actually-the-world-isn-t-flat-pankaj-ghemawat It may seem that we’re living in a b...
Education
- Sort by: Latest
Let’s prepare for our new climate – Vicki Arroyo
As Vicki Arroyo says, it’s time to prepare our homes and cities for our changing climate, with its increased risk of flooding,...
What’s so funny about mental illness? – Ruby Wax
Diseases of the body garner sympathy, says comedian Ruby Wax — except those of the brain. Why is that? With dazzling energy an...
Science is for everyone, kids included – Beau Lotto and Amy O’Toole
What do science and play have in common? Neuroscientist Beau Lotto thinks all people (kids included) should participate in science a...
Let’s pool our medical data – John Wilbanks
When you’re getting medical treatment, or taking part in medical testing, privacy is important; strict laws limit what researc...
The secret lives of paintings – Maurizio Seracini
Art history is far from set in stone. Engineer Maurizio Seracini spent 30 years searching for Leonardo da Vinci’s lost fresco...
Mysteries of vernacular: Inaugurate – Jessica Oreck
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/mysteries-of-vernacular-inaugurate-jessica-oreck From avian omens to the beginning of a...
Reasons for the seasons – Rebecca Kaplan
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/reasons-for-the-seasons-rebecca-kaplan Why do some regions experience full-time heat whi...
How movies teach manhood – Colin Stokes
When Colin Stokes’ 3-year-old son caught a glimpse of Star Wars, he was instantly obsessed. But what messages did he absorb fr...
What is fat? – George Zaidan
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-fat-george-zaidan As the narrative goes, fat is bad. Well, it’s actually m...