7 talks that will encourage you to talk to strangers
In today’s talk, Intel engineer Maria Bezaitis brings up a fascinating point: why is the phrase “don’t talk to strangers” such a part of our...
Space oddity, indeed: 18 talks from astronauts, including Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield, the Canadian astronaut who’s become a YouTube sensation aboard the International Space Station, has showed us why tears won’...
Ron Finley inspires a young gardener clear across the country
Ron Finley is motivating people across the country to pick up a shovel and “get gangsta” by planting fruits, vegetables and herbs in their n...
Thoughts from a twentysomething on Meg Jay’s talk on twentysomethings
I’m 24 and a woman, and that makes me a target for a lot of speculation and life advice. Sheryl Sandberg wants me to lean in to become a wom...
Your weekend reading: Depression in comics, betting on the origin of the universe
A round-up of funny, interesting and strange stories on the Internet this week: Hyperbole and a Half’s Allie Brosh is back after a two...
TED Weekends dissects our collective notion of beauty
Cameron Russell wants to have a discussion about the way that we, as a society, perceive beauty. Media representations of women, she says, a...
TED Talks Education speakers make playlists for you
On Tuesday night, PBS and TED joined forces to air TED Talks Education, a one-hour televised special, featuring passionate teachers, student...
X marks the spot: This week’s TEDx Talks all about education
From dancing math to teaching in languages other than English – this week’s X marks the spot is a selection of TEDx Talks about rethinking e...
The guerilla astrogardener: Fellows Friday with Louisa Preston
Astrobiologist and geologist Louisa Preston looks for analogues to possible life on Mars in the most extreme environments on Earth. Now she&...