Too busy to take care of yourself? These talks offer simple ways to stay healthy -- both emotionally and physically.

You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski. In an introspective and deeply relatable conversation, they detail three telltale signs that stress is getting the best of you -- and share actionable ways to feel safe in your own body when you're burning out. (This conversation, hosted by ...

What ideas captured people's attention and took off the quickest? Here are the talks that intrigued and inspired in 2021.

T. Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison, founders of the health nonprofit GirlTrek, are on a mission to reduce the leading causes of preventable death among Black women -- and build communities in the process. How? By getting one million women and girls to prioritize their self-care, lacing up their shoes and walking in the direction of their healt...

What captured our imaginations and sparked hope for a better tomorrow? As we close out 2021, here's a wide-ranging list of the talks that stood out and stayed with us this year, selected by the editorial team at TED.

Sarah Rugheimer looks for signs of life on other planets by studying the telltale chemical signatures on distant planets.

Engaging scientific knowledge, Nancy N. Chen examines the intersections of medicine, political economy and social inequality.

It's late, pitch dark and a self-driving car winds down a narrow country road. Suddenly, three hazards appear at the same time. With no human at the wheel, the car uses smart eyes, sensors that'll resolve these details all in a split-second. How is this possible? Sajan Saini explains how LIDAR and integrated photonics technology make self-drivin...

Inspiration from the ocean and on dry land.

Chris Umson is the Director of Self-Driving Cars at Google[x].

Sebastian Thrun is a passionate technologist who is constantly looking for new opportunities to make the world better for all of us.

Be empowered to move confidently toward the future with the help of these key talks highlighting the mindset, motivation and tools necessary to set yourself up for success.

When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. In this talk, she tells the remarkable story of her recovery -- drawing on the collective skills and wisdom of a senior citizens' home.

The healthcare industry in America is so focused on pathology, surgery and pharmacology -- on what doctors "do" to patients -- that it often overlooks the values of the human beings it's supposed to care for. Palliative care physician Timothy Ihrig explains the benefits of a different approach, one that fosters a patient's overall quality of lif...

Self-driving cars are already cruising the streets today. And while these cars will ultimately be safer and cleaner than their manual counterparts, they can't completely avoid accidents altogether. How should the car be programmed if it encounters an unavoidable accident? Patrick Lin navigates the murky ethics of self-driving cars.

Mike Cannon-Brookes is an entrepreneur, technology investor and passionate clean energy evangelist.

Lucien Engelen is a strategist and innovator in health(care) who is working to put patients into the healthcare team.

KC Davis offers a compassionate and practical approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness and hard seasons of life

Health care workers are under more stress than ever before. How can they protect their mental health while handling new and complex pressures? TED Fellow Laurel Braitman shows how writing and sharing personal stories helps physicians, nurses, medical students and other health professionals connect more meaningfully with themselves and others -- ...

There's no shortage of resources to help people change their health behaviors -- but far too often, these resources aren't accessible in underserved communities, says physician Priscilla Pemu. Enter "culturally congruent coaching," a program Pemu and her team developed to help patients with chronic diseases monitor their health with the assistan...

Sanjit “Bunker” Roy is the founder of Barefoot College, which helps rural communities becomes self-sufficient.

Sahaj Kaur Kohli is the founder of Brown Girl Therapy, the first and largest mental health and wellness community organization of its kind for children of immigrants living in the West.

Our planet is a wonder, a perfectly improbable incubator for life. It’s also in danger because of our indifference. Reflections on both those truths.

Chief Tashka Yawanawá and Laura Yawanawá represent the critical perspective often missed in the discussions about the future of indigenous people in Brazil: that of the indigenous people themselves.

Kristie Overstreet works with individuals to help strengthen their relationship with themselves and others.

Petter Johansson and his research group study self-knowledge and attitude change using methods ranging from questionnaires to close-up card magic.

Eldra Jackson III works daily to connect to his most authentic self -- and his calling is to support others in doing the same.

As Uber's co-founder and former CEO, Travis Kalanick is disrupting an entrenched industry and reinventing urban transportation.

Does humanity have a future as uploaded minds? In his work, Robin Hanson asks this and other extra-large questions.

About this event: In the midst of a fast paced college environment, we tend to prioritize academics, social life and extracurriculars over our own mental health. As college students, we can become susceptible to burnout, anxiety, comparability, and much more. Attend our TEDxUCIrvineSalon where we have open discussions with Neda Moayedi and Andrea Reyes on how to ...