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Melissa J. Moore

The breakthrough science of mRNA medicine

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John C. Mather

How the James Webb Space Telescope will unfold the universe

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Elon Musk

A future worth getting excited about

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An Olympic champion's unwavering advocacy for mothers in sports

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Bill Gates

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Garry Kasparov

Stand with Ukraine in the fight against evil

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Zoya Lytvyn

Ukraine's fight to keep educating its children

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Vera Songwe

The African swamp protecting Earth's environment

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Susan Cain and Min Kym

The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days

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Lilly Singh

"A seat at the table" isn't the solution for gender equity

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Damien Riehl

Why all melodies should be free for musicians to use

Kevin Kelly

The future will be shaped by optimists

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Ashley M. Grice

The power of purpose in business

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Maja Bosnic

How to share public money fairly

12 minutes 4 seconds
Smita Sharma

Powerful photos that honor the lives of overlooked women

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Melissa J. Moore

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An economic case for protecting the planet

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An ode to living on Earth

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