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Svante Pääbo: DNA clues to our inner neanderthal

Sharing the results of a massive, worldwide study, geneticist Svante Pääbo shows the DNA proof that early humans mated with Neanderthals after we moved out of Africa. (Yes, many of us have Neanderthal DNA.) He also shows how a tiny bone from a baby finger was enough to identify a whole new humanoid species.
https://www.ted.com/talks/svante_paabo_dna_clues_to_our_inner_neanderthal

Andrew Stanton: The clues to a great story

Filmmaker Andrew Stanton ("Toy Story," "WALL-E") shares what he knows about storytelling -- starting at the end and working back to the beginning. Contains graphic language ... (Note: this talk is not available for download.)
https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_stanton_the_clues_to_a_great_story

VS Ramachandran: 3 clues to understanding your brain

Vilayanur Ramachandran tells us what brain damage can reveal about the connection between celebral tissue and the mind, using three startling delusions as examples.
https://www.ted.com/talks/vs_ramachandran_3_clues_to_understanding_your_brain

Prosanta Chakrabarty: Clues to prehistoric times, found in blind cavefish

TED Fellow Prosanta Chakrabarty explores hidden parts of the world in search of new species of cave-dwelling fish. These subterranean creatures have developed fascinating adaptations, and they provide biological insights into blindness as well as geological clues about how the continents broke apart million of years ago. Contemplate deep time in...
https://www.ted.com/talks/prosanta_chakrabarty_clues_to_prehistoric_times_found_in_blind_cavefish

Zeresenay Alemseged: The search for humanity's roots

Paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged looks for the roots of humanity in Ethiopia's badlands. Here he talks about finding the oldest skeleton of a humanoid child -- and how Africa holds the clues to our humanity.
https://www.ted.com/talks/zeresenay_alemseged_the_search_for_humanity_s_roots

Sarah Parcak: Archaeology from space

In this short talk, TED Fellow Sarah Parcak introduces the field of "space archaeology" -- using satellite images to search for clues to the lost sites of past civilizations.
https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_parcak_archaeology_from_space

Paul Sereno: Digging up dinosaurs

Strange landscapes, scorching heat and (sometimes) mad crocodiles await scientists seeking clues to evolution's genius. Paleontologist Paul Sereno talks about his surprising encounters with prehistory -- and a new way to help students join the adventure.
https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_sereno_digging_up_dinosaurs

Tierney Thys: Swim with the giant sunfish

Marine biologist Tierney Thys asks us to step into the water to visit the world of the Mola mola, or giant ocean sunfish. Basking, eating jellyfish and getting massages, this behemoth offers clues to life in the open sea.
https://www.ted.com/talks/tierney_thys_swim_with_the_giant_sunfish

Penny Chisholm: The tiny creature that secretly powers the planet

Oceanographer Penny Chisholm introduces us to an amazing little being: Prochlorococcus, the most abundant photosynthetic species on the planet. A marine microbe that has existed for millions of years, Prochlorococcus wasn't discovered until the mid-1980s -- but its ancient genetic code may hold clues to how we can reduce our dependence on fossil...
https://www.ted.com/talks/penny_chisholm_the_tiny_creature_that_secretly_powers_the_planet

Marc Koska: 1.3m reasons to re-invent the syringe

Reuse of syringes, all too common in under-funded clinics, kills 1.3 million each year. Marc Koska clues us in to this devastating global problem with facts, photos and hidden-camera footage. He shares his solution: a low-cost syringe that can't be used twice.
https://www.ted.com/talks/marc_koska_1_3m_reasons_to_re_invent_the_syringe

Isaac Mizrahi: Fashion and creativity

Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi spins through a dizzying array of inspirations -- from '50s pinups to a fleeting glimpse of a woman on the street who makes him shout "Stop the cab!" Inside this rambling talk are real clues to living a happy, creative life.
https://www.ted.com/talks/isaac_mizrahi_fashion_and_creativity

Rob Dunbar: Discovering ancient climates in oceans and ice

Rob Dunbar hunts for data on our climate from 12,000 years ago, finding clues inside ancient seabeds and corals and inside ice sheets. His work is vital in setting baselines for fixing our current climate -- and in tracking the rise of deadly ocean acidification.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rob_dunbar_discovering_ancient_climates_in_oceans_and_ice

Kelsey Leonard: Why lakes and rivers should have the same rights as humans

Water is essential to life. Yet in the eyes of the law, it remains largely unprotected -- leaving many communities without access to safe drinking water, says legal scholar Kelsey Leonard. In this powerful talk, she shows why granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood" -- giving them the same legal rights as humans -- is the first step to prote...
https://www.ted.com/talks/kelsey_leonard_why_lakes_and_rivers_should_have_the_same_rights_as_humans

Anil Ananthaswamy: What it takes to do extreme astrophysics

All over the planet, giant telescopes and detectors are looking (and listening) for clues to the workings of the universe. At the INK Conference, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy tours us around these amazing installations, taking us to some of the most remote and silent places on Earth.
https://www.ted.com/talks/anil_ananthaswamy_what_it_takes_to_do_extreme_astrophysics

Duncan Cowles: "It's not amazing enough"

The pressures of having to make an amazing film sent this deadpan, deep-voiced, award-winning filmmaker into a crippling spiral of self-doubt and comic indecision. (Credits: Music by Stillhead; Executive Producer, TED2018 Film Program: Sinéad McDevitt; Director of Production and Video Operations, TED: Mina Sabet)
https://www.ted.com/talks/duncan_cowles_it_s_not_amazing_enough

Chelsea Shields: How I'm working for change inside my church

How do we respect someone's religious beliefs, while also holding religion accountable for the damage those beliefs may cause? Chelsea Shields has a bold answer to this question. She was raised in the orthodox Mormon tradition, and she spent the early part of her life watching women be excluded from positions of importance within the LDS Church....
https://www.ted.com/talks/chelsea_shields_how_i_m_working_for_change_inside_my_church

Ben Kacyra: Ancient wonders captured in 3D

Ancient monuments give us clues to astonishing past civilizations -- but they're under threat from pollution, war, neglect. Ben Kacyra, who invented a groundbreaking 3D scanning system, is using his invention to scan and preserve the world's heritage in archival detail. (Watch to the end for a little demo.)
https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_kacyra_ancient_wonders_captured_in_3d

Pamela Meyer: How to spot a liar

On any given day we're lied to from 10 to 200 times, and the clues to detect those lies can be subtle and counter-intuitive. Pamela Meyer, author of Liespotting, shows the manners and "hotspots" used by those trained to recognize deception -- and she argues honesty is a value worth preserving.
https://www.ted.com/talks/pamela_meyer_how_to_spot_a_liar

Kelsey Johnson: The problem of light pollution -- and 5 ridiculously easy ways to fix it

Ever gaze up at the starry night sky? This stunning view is at risk of disappearing -- unless we act now, says astrophysicist Kelsey Johnson. In this fascinating, unexpectedly funny talk, she explains how light pollution affects almost every species on earth (including us) and shares five "stupidly simple" things you can do to help solve the pro...
https://www.ted.com/talks/kelsey_johnson_the_problem_of_light_pollution_and_5_ridiculously_easy_ways_to_fix_it

William Collis: How video game skills can get you ahead in life

What does it take to be a pro gamer? Esports expert William Collis charts the rise of the multibillion-dollar competitive gaming industry and breaks down three skills needed to master video games like Fortnite, League of Legends and Rocket League. And watch out, Collis says: these skills can set you up for crushing it at work, too.
https://www.ted.com/talks/william_collis_how_video_game_skills_can_get_you_ahead_in_life

Dan Finkel: 5 ways to share math with kids

Mathematics is not about following rules, it's about playing—and exploring, fighting, looking for clues, and sometimes even breaking things, according to Dan Finkel. In this playful, inspiring talk, the founder of Math for Love offers teachers and parents alike a five-step guide to sharing the beauty and playfulness of mathematical thinking with...
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_finkel_5_ways_to_share_math_with_kids

Laura Robinson: The secrets I find on the mysterious ocean floor

Hundreds of meters below the surface of the ocean, Laura Robinson probes the steep slopes of massive undersea mountains. She's on the hunt for thousand-year-old corals that she can test in a nuclear reactor to discover how the ocean changes over time. By studying the history of the earth, Robinson hopes to find clues of what might happen in the ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/laura_robinson_the_secrets_i_find_on_the_mysterious_ocean_floor

Karalee Close: Will healthcare embrace digital or will we die waiting?

Using a mobile app to check glucose levels, sending selfies to receive diagnoses and receiving text reminders to take pills. Is this what the future of healthcare will look like? Karalee Close believes it should, considering that medical mistakes are the fourth leading cause of death in the US. She argues that a closer marriage of technology, bi...
https://www.ted.com/talks/karalee_close_will_healthcare_embrace_digital_or_will_we_die_waiting

Klaus Stadlmann: The world's smallest 3D printer

What could you do with the world's smallest 3D printer? Klaus Stadlmann demos his tiny, affordable printer that could someday make customized hearing aids -- or sculptures smaller than a human hair.
https://www.ted.com/talks/klaus_stadlmann_the_world_s_smallest_3d_printer

Anika Hazra: A simple way to tell insects apart

There are nearly a million known insect species in the world, but most have one of just five common types of mouthparts. Why is this information useful to scientists? Anika Hazra explains how the features of an insect's mouthparts can help identify which order it belongs to, while also providing clues about how it evolved and what it feeds on.
https://www.ted.com/talks/anika_hazra_a_simple_way_to_tell_insects_apart

Erika Hamden: What it takes to launch a telescope

TED Fellow and astronomer Erika Hamden leads the team building FIREBall, a telescope that hangs from a giant balloon at the very edge of space and looks for clues about how stars are created. She takes us inside the roller-coaster, decade-long journey to get the telescope from an idea into orbit -- and shows how failure is inevitable when you're...
https://www.ted.com/talks/erika_hamden_what_it_takes_to_launch_a_telescope

Alison Sander: Megatrends -- 5 tips on the art and science of trend tracking

What's next? It's the question we never stop asking, with new answers emerging every day from trends and data that offer tantalizing clues for the discriminating observer. For example: pets now outnumber children in the USA, Europe and Japan. What product lines may emerge from this shift? Doggy Prozac? Megatrend expert Alison Sander explains how...
https://www.ted.com/talks/alison_sander_megatrends_5_tips_on_the_art_and_science_of_trend_tracking

Aomawa Shields: How we'll find life on other planets

Astronomer Aomawa Shields searches for clues that life might exist elsewhere in the universe by examining the atmospheres of distant exoplanets. When she isn't exploring the heavens, the classically trained actor (and TED Fellow) looks for ways to engage young women in the sciences using theater, writing and visual art. "Maybe one day they'll jo...
https://www.ted.com/talks/aomawa_shields_how_we_ll_find_life_on_other_planets

Severn Cullis-Suzuki: Make your actions on climate reflect your words

"History has shown us that in moments of crisis, society can truly transform," says environmental educator Severn Cullis-Suzuki. Nearly 30 years ago, at just 12 years old, she spoke at the UN's Earth Summit in hopes of reversing the planet's slide into ecological disaster. Some at the summit listened and took radical action, but for the rest of ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/severn_cullis_suzuki_make_your_actions_on_climate_reflect_your_words

Silk Road Ensemble + Rhiannon Giddens: "St. James Infirmary Blues"

Singer Rhiannon Giddens joins international music collective Silk Road Ensemble to perform "St. James Infirmary Blues," spiking the American folk song that Louis Armstrong popularized in the 1920s with Romani influence and mischievous energy.
https://www.ted.com/talks/silk_road_ensemble_rhiannon_giddens_st_james_infirmary_blues
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