Sharpen your pencils! It’s time to hit the books again, with these TED Talks that take you through a busy day of math, history, gym, lunch, English, science and art. No finals required.
For the last 17 years, I've had the good fortune of participating in TED, both as a listener and a speaker. The talks often move me to tears. Listening to stories of passion, dedication and triumph remind me of how truly amazing humans can be. Below are some of my favorites.
Bugs are one of nature's wonders. These insect-obsessed speakers talk about how ants form societies, how bees pollinate flowers, and how termites can be quite ... tasty.
Brain frozen? Thaw it out with this fun, unexpected blend of talks and performances by TED Fellows -- updated regularly. It's sure to get your brain moving (and dancing) again.
Mothers have so many roles: nurturer, provider, disciplinarian, confidant, mentor, friend, protector. These incredible talks demonstrate all of the above.
It's the age of Big Data. But what, exactly, do we do with all this information? These talks explore practical, ethical -- and spectacularly visual -- ways to understand near-infinite data.