Quantum computers obtain superpowers by tapping into parallel universes, says Hartmut Neven, the founder and lead of Google Quantum AI. He explains how this emerging tech can far surpass traditional computers by relying on quantum...

Movie magic is more than just what's happening on screen, sometimes the work is all in what's going on inside your brain.

We have the first published example of using light and gene therapy to restore someone's vision! And in heavier (metal) news, a recent study found surprisingly high levels of mercury in meltwater from the Greenland Ice Sheet.

Physics doesn't just happen in a fancy lab -- it happens when you push a piece of buttered toast off the table or drop a couple of raisins in a fizzy drink or watch a coffee spill dry. Become a more interesting dinner guest as physicist...

Dan Gilbert presents research and data from his exploration of happiness -- sharing some surprising tests and experiments that you can also try on yourself. Watch through to the end for a sparkling Q&A with some familiar TED faces.

Before entering the world of financial journalism, Gillian Tett was a cultural anthropologist who studied how the past influences our present thoughts and behaviors. In an entertaining talk, she shows how you can use an anthropological...

The word "theory" is used very differently in casual everyday life vs. in science. In science, the word "theory" means so much more! Learn about what a scientific theory is with The Amoeba Sisters and discover why a scientific theory...

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi asks, "What makes a life worth living?" Noting that money cannot make us happy, he looks to those who find pleasure and lasting satisfaction in activities that bring about a state of "flow."

Today Hank talks with Vanessa Hill of BrainCraft about being an educational YouTuber, and how to use science to be better, and Jessi brings Cayenne the Patagonian cavy and Pumpkin the guinea pig in for a visit.

Sometimes, friendship isn't forever. At the conclusion of World War II, the old structures of power were a shambles. The traditional European powers were greatly weakened by years of total war and widespread destruction. The USSR was...

In a disturbing — but fascinating — walk through history, Frances Larson examines humanity's strange relationship with public executions … and specifically beheadings. As she shows us, they have always drawn a crowd, first in the public...

Quantum mechanics is weird and seems a bit...complicated. But understanding it can help us to understand the universe.

At TEDIndia, Pranav Mistry demos several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data -- including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper "laptop." In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says...

Improve your understanding of molecular properties with this lesson on the fascinating property of chirality. Your hands are the secret to understanding the strange similarity between two molecules that look almost exactly alike, but are...

We've talked about a lot of revolutions in 19th Century Europe, and today we're moving on to a less warlike revolution, the Industrial Revolution. You'll learn about the development of steam power and mechanization, and the labor and...

So far in this series, we've covered a lot of war, disease, climate disaster, and some more war. Well, prepare yourself for something a little more positive. This week, we're talking about the Enlightenment. In this video, you'll learn...

Howcast - Learn what you can do to prevent breast cancer if you're in your 30s in this Howcast video with expert Marisa Weiss, MD.

Howcast - Learn about the health benefits of aikido from the instructors at The New York Aikikai in this Howcast aikido video.

Welcome back to the Fluctus channel for a feature on the journey of a bus driver navigating the bustling, overcrowded roads of Dhaka, Bangladesh. From early morning to late evening, witness the daily challenges of maneuvering through...

In 79 A.D., Pompeii was destroyed by a catastrophic volcanic eruption, preserving the Roman city under layers of lava that provide an extraordinary glimpse into ancient life, culture, and luxury. Though partially excavated since the 18th...

See a New York apartment's renovation transformation that combines “Parisian charm with New York resourcefulness.”

In this video, Kiwi and Jade welcome a special guest, Syra the spider, to talk about the importance of effort. Syra explains how spiders contribute to the well-being of the planet by getting rid of insects, highlighting the effort they...

From the fronts of cars to weirdly human knots on trees, people see faces in the strangest places. But have you ever wondered why we see faces everywhere? It turns out there's a name for that phenomenon: pareidolia, which describes...

Heisenbergs uncertainty principle says that if we know everything about where a particle is located, we know nothing about its momentum. Conversely, if we know everything about its momentum, then we know nothing about where the particle...