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Robert Full: The sticky wonder of gecko feet

Biologist Robert Full shares slo-mo video of some captivating critters. Take a closer look at the spiny legs that allow cockroaches to scuttle across mesh and the nanobristle-packed feet that let geckos to run straight up walls.
https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_full_the_sticky_wonder_of_gecko_feet

Robert Full: Learning from the gecko's tail

Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all.
https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_full_learning_from_the_gecko_s_tail

Robert Full: The secrets of nature's grossest creatures, channeled into robots

How can robots learn to stabilize on rough terrain, walk upside down, do gymnastic maneuvers in air and run into walls without harming themselves? Robert Full takes a look at the incredible body of the cockroach to show what it can teach robotics engineers.
https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_full_the_secrets_of_nature_s_grossest_creatures_channeled_into_robots

Robert Full: Robots inspired by cockroach ingenuity

Insects and animals have evolved some amazing skills -- but, as Robert Full notes, many animals are actually over-engineered. The trick is to copy only what's necessary. He shows how human engineers can learn from animals' tricks.
https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_full_robots_inspired_by_cockroach_ingenuity

Playlist: Talks full of weird facts about sex (6 talks)

You probably didn't learn this in sex education...
Curated by TED · 6 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/5_talks_full_of_weird_facts_ab

Naturally 7: A full-band beatbox

One-of-a-kind R&B group Naturally 7 beatboxes an orchestra's worth of instruments to groove through their smooth single, "Fly Baby."
https://www.ted.com/talks/naturally_7_a_full_band_beatbox

Playlist: The inventor's corner (9 talks)

How a creative spark became a full-fledged idea, became a prototype, became an amazing invention ...
Curated by TED · 9 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/the_inventor_s_corner

Playlist: How passion becomes purpose (11 talks)

Be inspired to find the work you love to do with these TED Talks full of passion and zeal.
Curated by TED · 11 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/how_passion_becomes_purpose

Paul Gilding: The Earth is full

Have we used up all our resources? Have we filled up all the livable space on Earth? Paul Gilding suggests we have, and the possibility of devastating consequences, in a talk that's equal parts terrifying and, oddly, hopeful.
https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_gilding_the_earth_is_full

Playlist: Ken Robinson: 10 talks on education (10 talks)

Education legend Sir Ken Robinson picked the talks he loves — all full of insight, bright ideas and, of course, creativity.
Curated by Ken Robinson · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/ken_robinson_10_talks_on_educ

Playlist: Talks to watch before a job interview (6 talks)

Interviews can be intimidating. These talks are full of useful tips, tricks and advice that can help you land the job you’re after.
Curated by TED · 6 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_watch_before_a_job_in

Hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Priyanka Chopra Jonas: Countdown Session 5: Action (Full session)

It's time to take action. This closing session of the Countdown Global Launch explores the road ahead: How to think urgently and long-term about climate change. How to take into account the interests of future generations in today's decisions. How we as individuals, communities and organizations can contribute to shaping a better future. Session...
https://www.ted.com/talks/hosted_by_chris_hemsworth_and_priyanka_chopra_jonas_countdown_session_5_action_full_session

Playlist: Tips and tricks to start (and continue) your professional journey (8 talks)

Ready for your next adventure? Prepare with these talks full of actionable advice to help you navigate the curious world of professional careers. (Curated in partnership with the National Security Agency.)
Curated by TED · 8 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/tips_and_tricks_to_start_and_continue_your_professional_journey

Robert Full | TED Speaker

Robert Full studies cockroach legs and gecko feet. His research is helping build tomorrow's robots, based on evolution's ancient engineering.
Biologist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/robert_full

Hosted by Jane Fonda and Xiye Bastida: Countdown Session 3: Transformation (Full session)

Transforming big systems is a huge task. Energy, transportation, industry and infrastructure all pose their own challenges. And yet that transformation is already happening. Session 3 of the Countdown Global Launch, hosted by Jane Fonda and Xiye Bastida, features Varun Sivaram, Myles Allen, Rose M. Mutiso, Monica Araya, Al Gore, Gloria Kasang Bu...
https://www.ted.com/talks/hosted_by_jane_fonda_and_xiye_bastida_countdown_session_3_transformation_full_session

Hosted by Mark Ruffalo and Don Cheadle: Countdown Session 1: Urgency (Full session)

Launching Countdown means asking big questions: What's the state of the climate today? What does climate science know? How are we going to achieve a net-zero future? How do we center climate justice in our work? This opening session of the Countdown Global Launch, hosted by Mark Ruffalo and Don Cheadle, features Johan Rockström, Angel Hsu, Antón...
https://www.ted.com/talks/hosted_by_mark_ruffalo_and_don_cheadle_countdown_session_1_urgency_full_session

Hosted by Prajakta Koli and Hannah Stocking: Countdown Session 4: Transformation (Full session)

The world around us is mainly made of two things: nature and the materials that we extract from it. To fight climate change, we need to protect and regenerate nature and transform materials into low- or zero-carbon alternatives. Session 4 of the Countdown Global Launch, hosted by Prajakta Koli and Hannah Stocking, features Thomas Crowther, Ernes...
https://www.ted.com/talks/hosted_by_prajakta_koli_and_hannah_stocking_countdown_session_4_transformation_full_session

Hosted by Al Gore and Jaden Smith: Countdown Session 2: Leadership (Full session)

The climate crisis demands leadership at every level. Governments, cities and businesses are three key players in designing and implementing the necessary transition -- and putting climate back on the political and social agenda. Session 2 of the Countdown Global Launch, hosted by Al Gore and Jaden Smith, features Severn Cullis-Suzuki, Ursula vo...
https://www.ted.com/talks/hosted_by_al_gore_and_jaden_smith_countdown_session_2_leadership_full_session

Playlist: Grow your own stuff (7 talks)

You’ve heard of ‘do it yourself,’ but what about ‘grow it yourself?’ Enjoy these quirky talks full of possibilities.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/grow_your_own_stuff

Playlist: Glenn Close: The talks that moved me (5 talks)

Glenn Close shares 5 TED Talks that had a lasting effect on her, and luminous notes on why each one struck a chord.
Curated by Glenn Close · 5 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/glenn_close_the_talks_that_mo

Playlist: Technology designed by nature (10 talks)

These exciting innovations and breakthroughs demonstrate what's possible when humans draw inspiration from some of nature’s best work.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/technology_designed_by_nature

Mikael Fogelstrom: Graphene: the impressive 2D material full of potential

Graphene is often called the "material of superlatives" because so much about it is extreme. Made of a single layer of carbon atoms, it is the thinnest structure ever (it is actually 2D). It is impermeable, stronger than diamond, and the best thermal conductor found to date. Mikael Fogelstrom, head of the Graphene Institute at Chalmers Universit...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mikael_fogelstrom_graphene_the_impressive_2d_material_full_of_potential

Playlist: Talks for television lovers (6 talks)

Hey, remote control mavericks. Enjoy these talks, full of thoughts on how TV shows pique our fascination and reflect our cultural values.
Curated by TED · 6 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/6_talks_for_television_lovers

Playlist: How to make a great presentation (5 talks)

Stressed about an upcoming presentation? These talks are full of helpful tips on how to get up in front of an audience and make a lasting impression.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/how_to_make_a_great_presentation

Jodi-Ann Burey: The myth of bringing your full, authentic self to work

Calls for authenticity at work ask for passionate people with diverse, fresh perspectives who challenge old ways of thinking. But too often workplace culture fails to support the authenticity of professionals of color and other underrepresented groups, leading instead to backlash and fewer opportunities. Writer Jodi-Ann Burey outlines steps towa...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_ann_burey_the_myth_of_bringing_your_full_authentic_self_to_work

Phil Tetlow: 8 steps to understanding information (and maybe the universe)

Join Phil Tetlow on a mind-bending journey to understand how we organize endless data into relevant information. Our minds, he says, use tools like pattern-matching and simplifying to make sense of the world around us. He explores the concept of network theory, detailing how vast amounts of information tend to be delivered through relatively sma...
https://www.ted.com/talks/phil_tetlow_8_steps_to_understanding_information_and_maybe_the_universe

Phil Borges: Photos of endangered cultures

Photographer Phil Borges shows rarely seen images of people from the mountains of Dharamsala, India, and the jungles of the Ecuadorean Amazon. In documenting these endangered cultures, he intends to help preserve them.
https://www.ted.com/talks/phil_borges_photos_of_endangered_cultures

Danielle R. Moss: How we can help the "forgotten middle" reach their full potential

You know the "forgotten middle": they're the students, coworkers and regular people who are often overlooked because they're seen as neither exceptional nor problematic. How can we empower them to reach their full potential? Sharing her work helping young people get to and through college, social activist Danielle R. Moss challenges us to think ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/danielle_r_moss_how_we_can_help_the_forgotten_middle_reach_their_full_potential

Villy Wang: A business against racism

Villy Wang is in the business of rewriting stereotypes, empowering youth of color to take back their narratives through storytelling. In this moving talk, Wang explains how she developed a program to train kids in filmmaking so they can create new, authentic stories and break the cycle of bias perpetuated in media.
https://www.ted.com/talks/villy_wang_a_business_against_racism

Viola Llewellyn: A new model of microfinance for Africa, and beyond

Financial institutions often impose Western models of risk assessment, which are often ill-fitted for diverse global markets -- especially in Africa, a continent made up of thousands of ethnic and cultural groups and more than 2,000 languages. Fintech entrepreneur Viola Llewellyn is determined to properly tap into the continent's potential for w...
https://www.ted.com/talks/viola_llewellyn_a_new_model_of_microfinance_for_africa_and_beyond
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