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Playlist: Sleeping with Science: Season 2 (8 talks)

Sleep -- we spend one-third of our lives doing it, but what exactly do we get out of it? And how can we do it better? In this new TED series, sleep scientist Matt Walker uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Tune in weekly for better zzz's!
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/sleeping_with_science_season_2

Playlist: A love letter to science (15 talks)

Dear science, where would we be without you? Enjoy these enthralling talks dedicated to the fun, funky and fascinating scientific world.
Curated by TED · 15 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/a_love_letter_to_science

Playlist: The art (and science) of craftsmanship (15 talks)

What feels so good about getting your hands dirty and making something? The following talks speak to the art of craft.
Curated by TED · 15 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/craftsmanship

Playlist: Bizarre science (5 talks)

Take a walk on the stranger side of science with these uncanny, yet fascinating talks.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/bizarre_science

Playlist: The most popular science talks (15 talks)

Spellbinding, stimulating, seductive ... science? Here, the 10 most-watched science talks on TED.com. See why.
Curated by TED · 15 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_most_popular_science_talks

Playlist: Sleeping with Science (8 talks)

Sleep — we spend one-third of our lives doing it, but what exactly do we get out of it? And how can we do it better? In this new TED series, sleep scientist Matt Walker uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Tune in weekly for better zzz's!
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/sleeping_with_science

Playlist: Jaw-dropping science breakthroughs (9 talks)

Revolutionary achievements, important discoveries and astounding leaps of progress that have fundamentally transformed the scientific world.
Curated by TED · 9 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/jaw_dropping_science_breakthro

TED Science Standards

TED offers scientists and other experts a platform to provide scientific information directly to millions of people around the world. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. First and foremost, that information has to be scientifically credible. The scientific method Science isn’t a set of truths written in stone. It’s an approach to discoverin...
https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization/our-policies-terms/ted-science-standards

Fabian Oefner: Psychedelic science

Swiss artist and photographer Fabian Oefner is on a mission to make eye-catching art from everyday science. In this charming talk, he shows off some recent psychedelic images, including photographs of crystals as they interact with soundwaves. And, in a live demo, he shows what really happens when you mix paint with magnetic liquid--or when you ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/fabian_oefner_psychedelic_science

Playlist: Talks by brilliant women in STEM (11 talks)

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).
Curated by TED · 11 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/11_ted_talks_by_brilliant_wome

Playlist: Biohacking: DIY science for everyone (7 talks)

Satisfy your curiosity on a cellular level with these talks that highlight the ways biology can be molded in the hands of the average, yet curious citizen.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/biohacking_diy_science_for_everyone

Playlist: Best science and tech of 2016 (13 talks)

Get ready to have your mind blown by the best science and tech talks to hit the TED stage in 2016.
Curated by TED · 13 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/best_science_and_tech_of_2016

Mathieu Lehanneur: Science-inspired design

Naming science as his chief inspiration, Mathieu Lehanneur shows a selection of his ingenious designs -- an interactive noise-neutralizing ball, an antibiotic course in one layered pill, asthma treatment that reminds kids to take it, a living air filter, a living-room fish farm and more.
https://www.ted.com/talks/mathieu_lehanneur_science_inspired_design

Playlist: The weird science of love (5 talks)

Love often feels inexplicable, the most unpredictable of forces. Using science, math and methodical observation, these speakers offer clues to understanding it.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_weird_science_of_love

Playlist: Spark science curiosity ... at home! (14 talks)

Ready to ignite a surge of curiosity at home? Discover an entire world of science around you with these fun, engaging talks.
Curated by TED · 14 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/spark_science_curiosity_at_home

Lee Smolin: Science and democracy

Physicist Lee Smolin talks about how the scientific community works: as he puts it, "we fight and argue as hard as we can," but everyone accepts that the next generation of scientists will decide who's right. And, he says, that's how democracy works, too.
https://www.ted.com/talks/lee_smolin_science_and_democracy

Robin Ince: Science versus wonder?

Does science ruin the magic of life? In this grumpy but charming monologue, Robin Ince makes the argument against. The more we learn about the astonishing behavior of the universe -- the more we stand in awe.
https://www.ted.com/talks/robin_ince_science_versus_wonder

Ben Goldacre: Battling bad science

Every day there are news reports of new health advice, but how can you know if they're right? Doctor and epidemiologist Ben Goldacre shows us, at high speed, the ways evidence can be distorted, from the blindingly obvious nutrition claims to the very subtle tricks of the pharmaceutical industry.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_goldacre_battling_bad_science

Nomava Zanazo: 4 myths and misunderstandings about doing business in Africa

Business in Africa is booming -- but international companies are missing out, says emerging markets expert Nomava Zanazo. Rushing in without knowing their customers, businesses underestimate Africans and make costly assumptions about their diversity, preferences and buying power. Sharing the basics about what companies need to know to succeed on...
https://www.ted.com/talks/nomava_zanazo_4_myths_and_misunderstandings_about_doing_business_in_africa

Physics: The Edge of Knowledge

TED Studies, created in collaboration with Wiley, are curated video collections — supplemented by rich educational materials — for students, educators and self-guided learners. The Edge of Knowledge explores the fascinating implications of some of science's most perplexing theories: quantum mechanics, general relativity and attempts to unify the...
https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies/physics

Michael Nielsen: Open science now!

What if every scientist could share their data as easily as they tweet about their lunch? Michael Nielsen calls for scientists to embrace new tools for collaboration that will enable discoveries to happen at the speed of Twitter.
https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_nielsen_open_science_now

Colm Kelleher: The science of symmetry

When you hear the word symmetry, you might think generally of triangles, butterflies, or even ballerinas. But defined scientifically, symmetry is "a transformation that leaves an object unchanged." Huh? Colm Kelleher unpacks this abstract term and explains how animals' distinct symmetries can tell us more about them -- and ourselves.
https://www.ted.com/talks/colm_kelleher_the_science_of_symmetry

Guy Harvey: Painting sharks ... for science

Artist and marine biologist Guy Harvey painted his first sea creature in school while illustrating Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea." In this inspirational talk, he describes how -- despite an intervening PhD in marine biology -- those early forays into painting drew him away from academia and into a lifelong dedication to causes of m...
https://www.ted.com/talks/guy_harvey_painting_sharks_for_science

The Science of Productive Conflict: Transcript

WorkLife with Adam Grant Tuesday, April 13, 2021 GLENNON DOYLE: [00:00:00] My wife, Abby likes to have a lot, just a lot of things. And this includes food. So when Abby orders let's say pizza, we have five people in our family. She might come home with four pizzas. She may come home with five pizzas. ADAM GRANT: [00:00:18] This is Glennon Doyl...
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife/the-science-of-productive-conflict-transcript

Playlist: 7 talks to make you love science (7 talks)

Science is about discovering the wonders of how our world works. From physics to biology to neuroscience, channel your inner Mr. Wizard as you watch these talks.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/7_talks_to_make_you_love_scien

Pere Estupinyà: The science of sex

How much do you really know about the science of sex? Not enough, suggests science communicator Pere Estupinyà. In this fun and educational talk, he describes his own journey into the realm of sexology and its fascinating recent discoveries while making the case that a healthy sex life is contingent on an open mind. In Spanish with subtitles.
https://www.ted.com/talks/pere_estupinya_the_science_of_sex

Luca Turin: The science of scent

What's the science behind a sublime perfume? With charm and precision, biophysicist Luca Turin explains the molecular makeup -- and the art -- of a scent.
https://www.ted.com/talks/luca_turin_the_science_of_scent

Nalini Nadkarni: Life science in prison

Nalini Nadkarni challenges our perspective on trees and prisons -- she says both can be more dynamic than we think. Through a partnership with the state of Washington, she brings science classes and conservation programs to inmates, with unexpected results.
https://www.ted.com/talks/nalini_nadkarni_life_science_in_prison

Playlist: Things to do to make STEAM learning (more!) fun (9 talks)

Science, technology, engineering, art and math talks that will make school classes feel a little fresher.
Curated by TED · 9 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/things_to_do_to_make_steam_lea

Steven Strogatz: The science of sync

Mathematician Steven Strogatz shows how flocks of creatures (like birds, fireflies and fish) manage to synchronize and act as a unit -- when no one's giving orders. The powerful tendency extends into the realm of objects, too.
https://www.ted.com/talks/steven_strogatz_the_science_of_sync
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