TED Talks
TED: The hidden power of smiling | Ron Gutman
Ron Gutman reviews a raft of studies about smiling, and reveals some surprising results. Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you'll live -- and that a simple smile has a measurable effect on your overall well-being?...
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Muhammed Idris: What refugees need to start new lives
Every minute, 20 people are newly displaced by climate change, economic crisis and political instability, according to the UNHCR. How can we help them overcome the barriers to starting new lives? TED Resident Muhammed Idris is leading a...
SciShow
Spelunking in the Uncanny Valley
With all the CGI cat-humans going around on the internet these days, it’s hard to deny the sense of yikes known as the uncanny valley. But what exactly is this phenomenon, and why do we feel it when we do?
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TED: How virtual reality can create the ultimate empathy machine | Chris Milk
Chris Milk uses cutting edge technology to produce astonishing films that delight and enchant. But for Milk, the human story is the driving force behind everything he does. In this short, charming talk, he shows some of his...
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TED: Know your worth, and then ask for it | Casey Brown
Your boss probably isn't paying you what you're worth -- instead, they're paying you what they think you're worth. Take the time to learn how to shape their thinking. Pricing consultant Casey Brown shares helpful stories and learnings...
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Why Do We Sigh?
A sigh is often taken to be a sign of sadness, but it can indicate a lot more than that,or a lot less.
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Essence of Linear Algebra: Preview
The introduction to a series on visualizing core ideas of linear algebra.
SciShow Kids
Why Do We Dream?
Jessi had the weirdest dream last night and wants to share with you why our brains make dreams.
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The Magic of Being 'In the Zone'
When you feel like you can get so much done, and nobody can stop you, you might be experiencing what psychologists call "flow." But what’s actually happening to your brain when you're in that state?
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How to Stick to Your Resolutions This Year
Failed at keeping your resolutions in the past? Psychologists have some insights and advice for you to stick to them this year.
TED Talks
Sarah Kay: "A Bird Made of Birds"
"The universe has already written the poem you were planning on writing," says Sarah Kay, quoting her friend, poet Kaveh Akbar. Performing "A Bird Made of Birds," she shares how and where she finds poetry. (Kay is also the host of TED's...
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The web as art - Jonathan Harris
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. At the EG conference in December 2007, artist Jonathan Harris discusses his latest projects, which involve...
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5 Burning Questions About Water | Compilation
We've collected all the episodes we've done over the years answering questions about water. Pour yourself a glass before diving into this watery compilation!
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Science for Getting Swole: An Exercise Compilation
New Year's resolutions often include a goal to exercise more, so we've put together a few of our favorite fitness-themed episodes into one place for our lovely viewers!
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TED: How to live passionately—no matter your age | Isabel Allende
Author Isabel Allende is 71. Yes, she has a few wrinkles—but she has incredible perspective too. In this candid talk, meant for viewers of all ages, she talks about her fears as she gets older and shares how she plans to keep on living...
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Eve Ensler: The profound power of an authentic apology
Genuine apology goes beyond remorse, says legendary playwright Eve Ensler. In this frank, wrenching talk, she shares how she transformed her own experience of abuse into wisdom on what wrongdoers can do and say to truly repent -- and...
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The Science of Being Scared
Squeaks surprises Jessi, which makes her wonder: What's the science behind getting scared?
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Gregory Stock: To upgrade is human
In this prophetic 2003 talk -- just days before Dolly the sheep was stuffed -- biotech ethicist Gregory Stock looked forward to new, more meaningful (and controversial) technologies, like customizable babies, whose adoption might drive...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Human sperm vs. the sperm whale - Aatish Bhatia
Traveling is extremely arduous for microscopic sperm -- think of a human trying to swim in a pool made ofother humans. We can compare the journey of a sperm to that of a sperm whale by calculating the Reynolds number, a prediction of how...
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SciShow Talk Show: Dr. Amanda Duley, Brains, & Joy the Macaw
Dr. Amanda Duley of the spectrUM Discovery Area's BrainLab joins the show to share some of the activities that visitors of the lab get to experience and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings on Joy the blue-and-gold macaw.
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TED: How Syria's architecture laid the foundation for brutal war | Marwa Al-Sabouni
What caused the war in Syria? Oppression, drought and religious differences all played key roles, but Marwa Al-Sabouni suggests another reason: architecture. Speaking to us over the Internet from Homs, where for the last six years she...
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Renée Lertzman: How to turn climate anxiety into action
It's normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed by climate change, says psychologist Renée Lertzman. Can we turn those feelings into something productive? In an affirming talk, Lertzman discusses the emotional effects of climate change and...
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Raccoons Don’t Really Wash Their Food
Raccoons are famous for "washing" their food, but this behavior, called dousing, isn't really about cleanliness.
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TED: Depression, the secret we share | Andrew Solomon
The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality, and it was vitality that seemed to seep away from me in that moment. In a talk equal parts eloquent and devastating, writer Andrew Solomon takes you to the darkest corners of his...