Introducing “TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking”
TED curator Chris Anderson’s guide to creating talks that are unforgettable. A great TED Talk is proof that a carefully crafted short...
How drones could deliver better health
Drones are the sexy, mysterious tech craze that are often a butt of a joke, a vague solution or an ominous threat. But no matter how flashy,...
Remembering Jok Church, 1949-2016
In March 2007, a handsome iron-haired man stepped onto the low stage at Monterey dressed in full leathers, and gave what might be the most b...
A solar-powered plane, our skewed perception of reality, and a robot that reads you to sleep.
Just a few of the intriguing headlines involving members of the TED community this week: Around the globe without a drop of fuel. What has t...
Meet our first class of TED Residents
An idea worth spreading doesn’t just magically appear out of thin air. Instead, it needs a long incubation period, a sometimes frustrating &...
Got a story you can’t share? Tell it, anonymously, to “Sincerely, X,” TED’s new audio series
Think of a story from your life that you can’t tell anyone. Not because it reflects badly on you — in fact, you’re proud o...
Motherhood without maternity leave, redefining “nude”, and a Pulitzer prize win.
The TED community has lots of news this week. Below, just a few highlights. Motherhood without maternity leave. Imagine going back to work o...
A voyage to our closest star, the surprising paradox of an elephant’s brain, and rethinking college rankings
As usual, the TED community has lots of news to share this week. Below, some highlights. A 4.37-lightyear starshot. Humanity has sent people...
One year, 81,000 stories: StoryCorps celebrates the anniversary of its app
Teenagers. They’re not exactly known for their listening skills. But over Thanksgiving weekend of 2015, high school students across the Unit...