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TED-Ed: How much land does it take to power the world?

No matter how we make electricity, it takes up space. Coal requires mines, and plants to convert it into electricity. Nuclear power takes uranium mines, facilities to refine it, a reactor, and a place to store the spent fuel safely. Renewable energy needs wind turbines or solar panels. So how much space would it take to power the whole world? Ex...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_how_much_land_does_it_take_to_power_the_world

TED-Ed: Why good ideas get trapped in the valley of death -- and how to rescue them

All new products must pass through the "valley of death" before they reach the market. Many never make it out, and sometimes that's OK -- if they don't work, don't fill a need or for any number of reasons. One of the fields where this problem is most pressing is zero-carbon technologies. Why is it vulnerable to this trap, and can we change it? E...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_why_good_ideas_get_trapped_in_the_valley_of_death_and_how_to_rescue_them

TED-Ed: The material that could change the world ... for a third time

Today roads, sidewalks, bridges and skyscrapers are made of a material called concrete. There's three tons of it for every person on earth. It's also played a surprisingly large role in rising global temperatures over the last century. So, what exactly makes concrete problematic, and what can we do to fix it? Explore how scientists are working t...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_the_material_that_could_change_the_world_for_a_third_time

TED-Ed: The "myth" of the boiling frog

Since 1850, global average temperatures have risen by 1 degree Celsius. That may not sound like a lot, but it is. Why? 1 degree is an average. Many places have already gotten much warmer and if average temperatures increase one more degree, the coldest nights in the Arctic might get 10 degrees warmer. So how did we get here? And what can be done...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_the_myth_of_the_boiling_frog

TED-Ed: The world's biggest battery looks nothing like a battery

As of 2020, the world's biggest lithium-ion battery is hooked up to the Southern California power grid and can provide enough power for about 250,000 homes. But it's actually not the biggest battery in the world: a pair of lakes are. How can lakes be a battery? Explore how inventors are rethinking what a battery can be, and how these surprising ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_the_world_s_biggest_battery_looks_nothing_like_a_battery

TED-Ed: What's the best fuel for your car?

Historically, most cars have run on gasoline, but that doesn't have to be the case in the future: other liquid fuels and electricity can also power cars. So what are the differences between these options? And which one's best? Dig into which fuel— gasoline, electric, biofuels, or electrofuels— is both affordable for consumers and sustainable for...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_what_s_the_best_fuel_for_your_car

TED-Ed: What's the best country to live in?

What's the best country to live in? Is it the one with the best food? The longest life expectancy? The best weather? For the past 70 years, most governments have relied heavily on a single number: the Gross Domestic Product, or GDP. But it was never intended for its current purpose; and some argue that we are addicted to making it grow. Explore ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_what_s_the_best_country_to_live_in

TED-Ed: The 4 greatest threats to the survival of humanity

With the invention of the atomic bomb, humanity gained the power to destroy itself for the first time in our history. Since then, our risk of either extinction or the collapse of civilization has steadily increased. Just how likely are we to destroy ourselves? And what poses the greatest threat to our survival? Dig into four existential threats ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_the_4_greatest_threats_to_the_survival_of_humanity

TED-Ed: Why do women have periods?

A handful of species on Earth share a seemingly mysterious trait: a menstrual cycle. We're one of the select few mammals on Earth that menstruate, and we also do it more than any other animal, even though it's a waste of nutrients, and can be a physical inconvenience. So where's the sense in this uncommon biological process? TED-Ed describes the...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_why_do_women_have_periods

TED-Ed: The surprising effects of pregnancy

Muscles and joints shift and jostle. The heart's pounding rhythm speeds up. Blood roars through arteries and veins. Over the course of a pregnancy, every organ in the body changes. Initiated by a range of hormones, these changes begin as soon as a pregnancy begins. Explore what we know— and don't know— about pregnancy's effects on the body and b...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_the_surprising_effects_of_pregnancy

TED-Ed: The Maya myth of the morning star

Chak Ek', the morning star, rose from the underworld to the surface of the eastern sea and on into the heavens. His brother K'in Ahaw, the sun, followed. Though Chak Ek' had risen first, K'in Ahaw outshone him, and the resentful Chak Ek' descended back to the underworld to plot against his brother and his allies. Gabrielle Vail details the Maya ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_the_maya_myth_of_the_morning_star

TED-Ed: How much electricity does it take to power the world?

All around the world, millions of people are flipping a switch, plugging in, and pressing an 'on' button every second. So how much electricity does humanity use? And how much will we need in the future? Discover how much energy it takes to power the world, and how clean energy sources could help revolutionize our electricity supply. [Written by ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_how_much_electricity_does_it_take_to_power_the_world

Playlist: The most popular TED-Ed Lessons of 2021 (10 talks)

A self-healing, cannibalistic salamander. A pair of star-crossed lovers. An epic journey to the end of the world. (And more.) Behold the 10 most popular TED-Ed lessons of 2021.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_most_popular_ted_ed_lessons_of_2021

Playlist: Fascinating TED-Ed Lessons about the brain (5 talks)

A fantastic set of primers (with incredibly fun animations) all about what goes on in the brain.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/fascinating_ted_ed_lessons_about_the_brain

Jon Bergmann | TED Speaker

Jon Bergmann co-wrote the book on the "flipped classroom" -- using video to help students master new ideas outside the traditional class setting.
Educator
https://www.ted.com/speakers/jon_bergmann

Hugo Mercier: How can you change someone's mind?

Why do arguments change people's minds in some cases and backfire in others? Hugo Mercier explains how arguments are more convincing when they rest on a good knowledge of the audience, taking into account what the audience believes, who they trust, and what they value. [TED-Ed Animation by TED-Ed]
https://www.ted.com/talks/hugo_mercier_how_can_you_change_someone_s_mind

Greg Gage | TED Speaker

TED Fellow Greg Gage helps kids investigate the neuroscience in their own backyards.
Neuroscientist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/greg_gage

Gordon Hamilton: Can you solve the Mondrian squares riddle?

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian's abstract, rectangular paintings inspired mathematicians to create a two-fold challenge. Can you solve the puzzle and get to the lowest score possible? Gordon Hamilton shows how. [TED-Ed Animation by Anton Trofimov]
https://www.ted.com/talks/gordon_hamilton_can_you_solve_the_mondrian_squares_riddle

TED-Ed Weekend

TED-Ed Weekend is a youth conference that brings together student leaders from around the world for a chance to take over TED Headquarters in New York City. TED-Ed Weekend 2020 February 8-9, 2020 New York, NY TED-Ed Weekend showcases and amplifies the voices of the next generation of TED. It’s an opportunity for youth leaders around the world ...
https://www.ted.com/attend/conferences/special-events/ted-ed-weekend

Krishna Sudhir: How do cigarettes affect the body?

Cigarettes aren't good for us. That's hardly news -- we've known about the dangers of smoking for decades. But how exactly do cigarettes harm us, and can our bodies recover if we stop? Krishna Sudhir details what happens when we smoke -- and when we quit. [TED-Ed Animation by TED-Ed].
https://www.ted.com/talks/krishna_sudhir_how_do_cigarettes_affect_the_body

Dan Finkel: Can you solve the rogue AI riddle?

A hostile artificial intelligence called NIM has taken over the world's computers. You're the only person skilled enough to shut it down, and you'll only have one chance. Can you survive and shut off the artificial intelligence? Dan Finkel shows how. [TED-Ed Animation by Artrake Studio]
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_finkel_can_you_solve_the_rogue_ai_riddle

Tanya Khovanova: Can you solve the Leonardo da Vinci riddle?

You've found Leonardo da Vinci's secret vault, secured by a series of combination locks. Fortunately, your treasure map has three codes: 1210, 3211000, and... hmm. The last one appears to be missing. Can you figure out the last number and open the vault? Tanya Khovanova shows how. [TED-Ed Animation by Artrake Studio].
https://www.ted.com/talks/tanya_khovanova_can_you_solve_the_leonardo_da_vinci_riddle

Janell Hobson: The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman

Escaping slavery; risking everything to save her family; leading a military raid; championing the cause of women's suffrage; these are just a handful of the accomplishments of one of America's most courageous heroes. Janell Hobson details Harriet Tubman's many fights for freedom. [TED-Ed Animation by Yan Dan Wong]
https://www.ted.com/talks/janell_hobson_the_breathtaking_courage_of_harriet_tubman

Brendan Constantine: The Opposites Game

A classroom erupts into a war of words as students grapple with a seemingly simple prompt: what is the opposite of a gun? This animation is part of the TED-Ed series, "There's a Poem for That," which features animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's biggest feelings. [A TED-Ed Production, a film by ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/brendan_constantine_the_opposites_game

Daniel Finkel: Can you solve the alien probe riddle?

Your team has developed a probe to study an alien monolith. It needs protective coatings — in red, purple and green — to cope with the environments it passes through. Can you figure out how to apply the colors so the probe survives the trip? Dan Finkel shows how. [TED-Ed Animation by Anton Trofimov].
https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_finkel_can_you_solve_the_alien_probe_riddle

Daniel Finkel: Can you solve the killer robo-ants riddle?

The good news is that your experimental robo-ants are a success. The bad news is that you accidentally gave them the ability to shoot deadly lasers ... and you can't turn it off. Can you stop them from escaping their habitat before the lasers are activated? Dan Finkel shows how. [TED-Ed Animation by Artrake Studio].
https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_finkel_can_you_solve_the_killer_robo_ants_riddle

Dan Finkel: Can you solve the giant cat army riddle?

The villainous Dr. Schrödinger has developed a growth ray and intends to create an army of giant cats to terrorize the city. Your team of secret agents has tracked him to his underground lab. You burst in to find ... that it's a trap! Can you escape from Dr. Schrödinger's lair and save the day? Dan Finkel shows how. [TED-Ed Animation by Artrake ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_finkel_can_you_solve_the_giant_cat_army_riddle

Sophie Zadeh: Are there universal expressions of emotion?

The 40 or so muscles in the human face can be activated in different combinations to create thousands of expressions. But do these expressions look the same and communicate the same meaning around the world regardless of culture? Is one person's smile another's grimace? Sophie Zadeh investigates. [TED-Ed Animation by Estúdio Bacuri]
https://www.ted.com/talks/sophie_zadeh_are_there_universal_expressions_of_emotion

Chris Anderson (TED): Questions no one knows the answers to

TED curator Chris Anderson shares his obsession with questions that no one (yet) knows the answers to. A short intro leads into two questions: Why can't we see evidence of alien life? And how many universes are there?
https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_anderson_ted_questions_no_one_knows_the_answers_to

Greg Gage: The cockroach beatbox

By dissecting a cockroach ... yes, live on stage ... TED Fellow and neuroscientist Greg Gage shows how brains receive and deliver electric impulses -- and how legs can respond. This talk comes from the TED-Ed project.
https://www.ted.com/talks/greg_gage_the_cockroach_beatbox
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