TED Talks
Why we need to know our lives matter | Jennifer Wallace
New ReviewIt’s not enough to do important work — we need to know it truly matters, says journalist Jennifer Wallace. Drawing on her research into firefighters, caregivers and more, she shows how simple acts of acknowledgment and connection can...
TED Talks
Floating farms, sponge cities and the climate solutions already working | Harjeet Singh
New ReviewWhat if every dollar you spend today could save you 10 dollars tomorrow? Development expert Harjeet Singh reveals how climate solutions like floating farms and “sponge cities” that absorb floodwater aren’t just clever adaptations —...
TED Talks
TED: Lessons from people already adapting to the climate crisis | Dorcas Naishorua
The Maasai people have lived sustainably off the savanna for centuries, raising cattle for sustenance and income. Climate activist Dorcas Naishorua paints a picture of how the climate crisis is threatening their way of life — and calls...
SciShow
The Weird Reason More Bridges Are About to Fail
While they are incredible engineering marvels, we don't think about bridges all that much. But there's a good reason we should all be thinking about our bridges, since there's a weird reason that more of them might be at risk of failure...
SciShow
The Truth About the Five Stages of Grief
The Five Stages of Grief show up in media everywhere from The Simpsons to Robot Chicken, but scientists have long been working on better ways to think about grief.
PBS
Doris Kearns Goodwin on what today's leaders can learn from past 'turbulent times'
In her new book, "Leadership in Turbulent Times," presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin explores the trajectories of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson, arguing that for all four of...
TED Talks
TED: Mental health care that disrupts cycles of violence | Celina de Sola
In Latin American countries like El Salvador, homicide rates are alarmingly high thanks in large part to a vicious cycle of violence -- people don't have a chance to heal from recurrent individual and collective trauma. With her team at...
TED Talks
Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life
When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In...
TED Talks
TED: How gratitude rewires your brain | Christina Costa
When a psychologist who studies well-being ends up with a brain tumor, what happens when she puts her own research into practice? Christina Costa goes beyond the "fight" narrative of cancer -- or any formidable personal journey -- to...
TED Talks
TED: How we can make energy more affordable for low-income families | DeAndrea Salvador
Every month, millions of Americans face an impossible choice: pay for energy to power their homes, or pay for basic needs like food and medicine. TED Fellow DeAndrea Salvador is working to reduce energy costs so that no one has to make...
TED Talks
TED: Who belongs in a city? | OluTimehin Adegbeye
Underneath every shiny new megacity, there's often a story of communities displaced. In this moving, poetic talk, OluTimehin Adegbeye details how government land grabs are destroying the lives of thousands who live in the coastal...
TED Talks
Rob Hopkins: Transition to a world without oil
Rob Hopkins reminds us that the oil our world depends on is steadily running out. He proposes a unique solution to this problem -- the Transition response, where we prepare ourselves for life without oil and sacrifice our luxuries to...
TED Talks
TED: Women entrepreneurs, example not exception | Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Women aren't micro--so why do they only get micro-loans? Reporter Gayle Tzemach Lemmon argues that women running all types of firms-- from home businesses to major factories-- are the overlooked key to economic development.
Crash Course
Natural Hazards: Crash Course Geography
Today we wrap up the first half of our series on physical geography by taking a closer look at natural hazards - which are physical processes like heat waves and cyclones, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and floods and droughts. And...
MinuteEarth
The Department of Redundancy Department
Who needs redundancy? Well, everyone, it turns out.
TED Talks
TED: The seeds of change helping African farmers grow out of poverty | Andrew Youn
Farmers stand at the center of the world, says Andrew Youn, cofounder of One Acre Fund, an agricultural organization that's empowering sub-Saharan farm families with the loans, seeds, fertilizer and training needed to increase crop...
Curated Video
Learn Resilience
New ReviewTheo needs to learn resilience, Wendy shows him a video starring the world’s most resilient mouse: secret agent Mouse, Theo Mouse - license to spill!
Wonderscape
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New ReviewUntitledSocial Emotional Learning My Well Being Overcoming Challenges And Adversity
Curated Video
Life Inside US’ Most Feared Billions $ Destroyers Patrolling the Seas 24/7
New ReviewWelcome back to the Fluctus Channel. In this captivating episode, we explore an unparalleled glimpse into life aboard one of the United States' most formidable naval assets: a billion-dollar destroyer renowned for its prowess and feared...
Curated Video
Japanese Company ispace Attempts Historic Moon Landing - See Lunar Orbit View
Japanese company ispace's Resilience lander will attempt to touch down on the moon. "The solar-powered lander carried five science payloads, including a micro moon rover named Tenacious," according to Space.com. Credit: Space.com |...
Curated Video
Touching the Stars: Captain Zoya Agarwal's Inspiring Journey to the Skies| ManifestIT | EP: 4
Their trailblazing journey exemplifies hard work, authenticity, and cultural pride. These ordinary individuals have achieved extraordinary feats through sheer determination, resilience, and an unwavering belief in themselves. In this...
Curated Video
How People Risk Their Lives Riding Cheap and Dangerous Transportation Method
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel! Embark on a journey into the ways of local transportation with the Kariton, Chukudu, and Motor Rollers. We explore the innovative and grassroots transportation solutions used in developing countries,...
Curated Video
Ghosting In The Digital Age: What It Really Means And Why It Isn't About You
Welcome to Love Bytes, an insightful series from TOI Lifestyle that explores the complexities of modern love and relationships. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of dating in the digital age, dealing with heartbreak, or...
Curated Video
What Does It Take to Conquer Everest? Baljeet Kaur Reveals All #DreamIT
Discover the mental preparation behind conquering the world's highest peaks. In this exclusive interview with Baljeet Kaur, a renowned Indian mountaineer, learn about her strategies for overcoming fear, staying focused, and maintaining...