Alan Russell studies regenerative medicine -- a breakthrough way of thinking about disease and injury, using a process that can signal the body to rebuild itself.

Philosopher Dan Dennett calls for religion -- all religion -- to be taught in schools, so we can understand its nature as a natural phenomenon. Then he takes on The Purpose-Driven Life, disputing its claim that, to be moral, one must...

Software developer Mike Matas demos the first full-length interactive book for the iPad -- with clever, swipeable video and graphics and some very cool data visualizations to play with. The book is "Our Choice," Al Gore's sequel to "An...

This whimsical wrap-up of TED2006 -- presented by Einstein, the African grey parrot, and her trainer, Stephanie White -- simply tickles. Watch for the moment when Einstein has a moment with Al Gore.

In this brand-new slideshow (premiering on TED.com), Al Gore presents evidence that the pace of climate change may be even worse than scientists recently predicted. He challenges us to act.

Can global capital markets become catalysts for social change? According to investment expert Audrey Choi, individuals own almost half of all global capital, giving them (us!) the power to make a difference by investing in companies that...

Louise Leakey asks, "Who are we?" The question takes her to the Rift Valley in Eastern Africa, where she digs for the evolutionary origins of humankind -- and suggests a stunning new vision of our competing ancestors.

In which John Green teaches you about the tumultuous 2000's in the United States of America, mainly the 2000's that coincide with the presidency of George W Bush. From the controversial election in 2000, to the events of 9/11 and Bush's...

Al Gore wants you to start taking global warming seriously. And in a 2006 speech, he offered specific tips on how to do so.

The former US vice-president tells Simon Mundy, at the start of the FT's Moral Money Summit Americas, why he thinks this year's COP28 climate change talks in the United Arab Emirates look likely to fail, and what it will take for the...

In episode 39 of Supreme Court Briefs, it's the most controversial Presidential election in American history (except maybe the Election of 1860 or Election of 1824), mainly because the Supreme Court ultimately decides its outcome.

Mr. Beat finally tackles the complicated story of the Southern Strategy and the Party Switch...aka The Big Switch...aka The Big Lie. Wait, the Big Lie? Some people think it's made up? Really?

Princeton physicist Paul Steinhardt describes how scientific biographies often give an unrealistic description of how science is really done.

A short lecture highlighting the constitutional powers found in the constitution as they relate to Article II: The Executive Branch.

In today’s lesson, we’ll take a closer look at the finer details of non-fiction texts. We’ll break down specific techniques composers use to appeal to ethos, logos and pathos. As always, we’ll recap the basics before moving on to more...

HipHughes flows though the Election of 2000 like sweet jazz, dancing through the ins and outs of the most contested election since Jefferson screwed Adams in 1800.

Did Nader play the role of spoiler? In my first video collaboration with my friend Will from Political Junkie, I provide evidence why Ralph Nader absolutely did not spoil the presidential election of 2000. If anyone did, it's probably...

The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...

The 54th Presidential election in American history took place on November 7, 19- I mean, 2000. (The Year 2000) It was the first election I could finally vote in! And boy, was it a messed up one. We wouldn't even know who won until over a...

It's a system that's unique to the United States of American – but exactly is the electoral college, how does it work and what part does it play in our democracy? Discover more about the group of "electors" who have the final say.

Rock & Roll was under attack during the mid-’80s. As the music got more theatrical and provocative and MTV gave it a national platform, America’s youth screamed for more. It was obvious that pop music was experiencing a revolution it...

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It's the most controversial Presidential election in American history (except maybe the Election of 1860 or Election of 1824), mainly because the Supreme Court ultimately decides its outcome.

George W. Bush is the second son of a former president to become president, after John Quincy Adams all the way back in 1825. Always the black sheep of the Bush dynasty, he eventually became governor of Texas, and then ran for president...