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How one person saved over 2,000 children from the Nazis - Iseult Gillespie
Get to know the story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who saved over 2,000 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.
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In 1943, Irena Send…
1 day, 17 hours ago
We need to talk about an inequity - Bryan Stevenson
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/we-need-to-talk-about-an-injustice-bryan-stevenson
In an engaging and personal talk -- with cameo appearan…
1 day, 17 hours ago
How hazardous was it to be a jester? - Beatrice K. Otto
Explore the history of court jesters, from 7th century China to medieval Europe, and how they were able to speak truth to power.
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Contrary to common …
1 day, 18 hours ago
Our Planet is full - Paul Gilding
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-earth-is-full-paul-gilding
Have we used up all our resources? Have we filled up all the livable space …
1 day, 19 hours ago
Why your phone battery declines over time - George Zaidan
Explore the science of why single-use and rechargeable batteries die, and find out why recycling batteries can be challenging.
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Almost all batteries,…
1 day, 20 hours ago
Tracking ancient diseases using ... plaque - Christina Warinner
Imagine what we could learn about diseases by studying the history of human disease, from ancient hominids to the present. But how? TED Fellow Christ…
1 day, 21 hours ago
The mission to fathom consciousness - Antonio Damasio
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-quest-to-understand-consciousness-antonio-damasio
Every morning we wake up and regain consciousness --…
1 day, 21 hours ago
What happens if you forget airplane mode on your phone? - Lindsay DeMarchi
Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/teded
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Right now, invisible signals are flying through the air all around you. Massive radio w…
1 day, 22 hours ago
Less stuff, greater joy - Graham Hill
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/less-stuff-more-happiness-graham-hill
Writer and designer Graham Hill asks: Can having less stuff, in less…
1 day, 23 hours ago
Why is everyone battling over these minuscule spots of space? - Fabio Pacucci
Download a free audiobook version of “Project Hail Mary" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed
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Since the 1950s, gov…
2 days ago