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Exposing the invisible: Nick Veasey on TED.com

Nick Veasey shows outsized X-ray images that reveal the otherworldly inner workings of familiar objects — from the geometry of a wildf...

Jan 5, 2010
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The neurons that shaped civilization: VS Ramachandran on TED.com

Neuroscientist Vilayanur Ramachandran outlines the fascinating functions of mirror neurons. Only recently discovered, these neurons allow us...

Jan 4, 2010
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A solar-powered adventure: Bertrand Piccard on TED.com

For the dawn of a new decade, adventurer Bertrand Piccard offers us a challenge: Find motivation in what seems impossible. He shares his own...

Jan 1, 2010
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New TED.com feature: The Best of the Web

Just in time for TED’s holiday break, we’re excited to announce a feature we’re launching, today, on TED.com. It’s c...

Dec 23, 2009
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TEDIndia

A message of peace from Pakistan: Asher Hasan on TED.com

One of a dozen Pakistanis who came to TEDIndia despite security hassles entering the country, TED Fellow Asher Hasan shows photos of ordinar...

Dec 23, 2009
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Fusion is energy’s future: Steven Cowley on TED.com

Physicist Steven Cowley is certain that nuclear fusion is the only truly sustainable solution to the fuel crisis. He explains why fusion wil...

Dec 22, 2009
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TED Prize

TED Prize winner announced!

We’re delighted to announce the TED Prize winner for 2010: the chef who’s transforming the way we feed our children … JAMI...

Dec 21, 2009
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TED Prize

The Abreu Fellows finish their first semester

At TED2009, Maestro Jose Abreu revealed his TED Prize wish, asking that a special program be created to train gifted young musicians so that...

Dec 21, 2009
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A new way to fight corruption: Shaffi Mather on TED.com

Shaffi Mather explains why he left his first career to become a social entrepreneur, providing life-saving transportation with his company 1...

Dec 21, 2009
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