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How do nerves operate? - Elliot Krane
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-nerves-work
At any moment, there is an electrical storm coursing through your body. Discover how c…
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Why do cockroaches prove so hard to kill? - Ameya Gondhalekar
Dig into the genetic adaptations of cockroaches, and find out what makes it so hard to get rid of these tenacious creatures.
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In ancient Egypt, there…
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The 3 top forecasters of how well you'll age - Juulia Jylhävä
Explore how our bodies change and age over time, and the three common markers scientists use to measure aging.
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If you want to learn a tree’s age, yo…
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How does artificial intelligence learn? - Briana Brownell
Explore the three major methods of machine learning, which allows computers to write their own rules to problem solve and process data.
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Today, artif…
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How comic books can improve your learning - Gene Luen Yang
Dig into the history of comic books and graphic novels in education, and explore their potential for helping kids learn.
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In the 1940s, comic books b…
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Watch this if you fear snakes - Andrew Whitworth
Travel around the world to visit some of nature’s most incredible snakes: vipers, and find out which are the most dangerous.
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As of 2021, there are 3…
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Which instrument should you play? | Think Like A Composer
Professional musicians share how they chose their instruments, and what you should consider when choosing what to play.
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"Think Like A Musician" conn…
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What's the size of a mole? (Not the creature, the other one.) - Daniel Dulek
View full lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/daniel-dulek-how-big-is-a-mole-not-the-animal-the-other-one
The word "mole" suggests a small, furry b…
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Why aren't we only using solar power? - Alexandros George Charalambides
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-aren-t-we-only-using-solar-power-alexandros-george-charalambides
Solar power is cheaper and more susta…
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Can you solve the Ragnarok riddle? - Dan Finkel
Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/
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Ragnarok: The fabled end of the world, when giants, monsters, and Norse gods battle fo…
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