These women are trailblazers inspiring a new generation of girls to follow their lead and change the ratio in STEM (science, math, engineering and tech).

Behold, the first TED Talks posted online, shared with the world on June 27, 2006. Each one is powerful and moving -- and still resonates today.

Talks from researchers who've dedicated their lives and careers to understanding cancer -- and maybe, someday, ending it.

Sometimes, talking with kids about certain subjects is hard. We’re here for you with these gentle lead-ins to help get those tough conversations started.

Visions of the future of everything from cars to the Internet to the human species.

Welcome to the global archive of TED Talks! To dive in, start with these popular talks.

These talks honor the selfless and overall wonderful human beings who help us every day.

We've cued up two hours of live music straight from the TED stage. Listen for a wide range of virtuoso musicians -- on some very surprising instruments ...

Ready to ignite a surge of curiosity at home? Discover an entire world of science around you with these fun, engaging talks.

These TED Talks push us to question more -- our doctors, our governments and even our own eyes.

To you, our present and future sons ...

Relevant, informative talks to help you navigate the conversation surrounding the 2020 presidential election. (For more voting information specific to your location, please visit https://www.vote.org)

Head of TED Chris Anderson speaks with fascinating individuals to dig into some of the most provocative and powerful ideas of our time.

From Chopin to Handel and everything in between -- immerse yourself in the world of classical music.

The TED Residency program is an incubator for breakthrough ideas. Curious about what goes down at TED HQ? Check out ted.com/residency for more information (or to even become a Resident yourself).

Data can be used for good, harnessed for the betterment of society, but it can also be abused. Find out about some hidden not-so-sunny uses of Big Data.

What moves Jill Bolte Taylor? "I love talks that contribute to the overall well-being of who we are as humanity -- about how we can explore ourselves as people in relationship with one another and with this beautiful planet."

Examine how the shape and angles of your surroundings can deeply influence the way you interact with the space and people around you.

See beyond the prejudice, stereotypes and thoughtless hate with these talks about the Muslim faith.

A selection of fascinating TED Talks for when you need to feed your intellectual curiosity (in 10 minutes or less).

Everyone faces rejection, sometimes on repeat. These speakers experienced a barrage of ‘no’s, but were able to push past the disappointment and keep on going. May their resilience inspire you.

A smorgasbord of inspired TED Talks to help you get through your funk, and answer some deeper questions along the way.

Envy, sloth, lust, wrath ... These talks intelligently explore and masterfully subvert these concepts of vice.

Magic tricks, optical illusions, death-defying feats, digital lies. Believe it or not.

Not since World War II have so many people been forcibly displaced by war and persecution. Talks on why it's important to help refugees thrive, and personal stories of starting over.

Sometimes, when you take a closer look at life it gets a little weird. These talks explore some of the unusual, compelling and extraordinary aspects of the world around us.

Our planet is a wonder, a perfectly improbable incubator for life. It’s also in danger because of our indifference. Reflections on both those truths.

Sometimes, things get a little buried in our archive of 3,000+ TED Talks. Check out some great ones, unearthed for your viewing pleasure.

Welcome to "Shape Your Future," a groundbreaking selection of new talks from the TED Fellows. These talks are snapshots of influential, new ideas from leading voices in medicine, human rights, conservation, astrophysics, education and beyond. Dive in to discover what (and who) is shaping your future -- and apply to become a TED Fellow at go.ted....