From homeschooling to ancient architecture: Highlights from TED@Tunis
This spring, TED headed on the road, visiting 14 cities across six continents on the hunt for untapped talent. The idea behind the sweeping ...
In Short: Journalist ‘duped’ by Asma al-Assad, a library opens a ‘maker center’
Some great reads from around the internet today: Journalist Joan Juliet Buck tells the story behind her infamous Vogue puff piece on Asma al...
8 extremely popular Chinese internet memes
When it comes to the internet, the Chinese government may have taken inspiration from the Great Wall of China and created the largest digita...
In Short: Encyclopedia Brown remembered, original prototypes for the iPhone unveiled
Enjoy these great finds from around the internet: Kathryn Schulz, who gave the blockbuster TEDTalks “On Being Wrong” and “Don’t Regret Regre...
From vultures to intelligent tea kettles: Highlights from the event TED@Nairobi
This spring, TED headed on the road, visiting 14 cities across six continents on the hunt for untapped talent. The idea behind the sweeping ...
In short: Rare Book School in session, Amelia Earhart crash site still a mystery
Here, some great finds from across the internet, for your reading pleasure: Others may dream of the beach this summer, but we secretly wish ...
5 videos of Philippe Petit walking on wire
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpQCUXNo5GI&w=530&h=298] . “An intellectual challenge presents itself ? I am in bliss. Insta...
How a TED collaboration is helping residents of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation tell their own story
Photographer Aaron Huey set out seven years ago to capture images of poverty in America. The mission brought him to Pine Ridge Indian Reserv...
Does having choice make us happy? 6 studies that suggest it doesn’t always
We have all been there: standing in aisle five of the supermarket trying to decide which jar of mustard to buy. Do we go organic, or for the...