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Can you decode the alien pyramid riddle? - Henri Picciotto
You and your team of scientists are trapped on Mars. Can you figure out how to survive on the desert planet?
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Today is the anniversary of the best-wo…
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The fundamentals of space-time: Part 2 - Andrew Pontzen and Tom Whyntie
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What really happened during the Attica Prison Rebellion - Orisanmi Burton
Dig into the Attica Prison Rebellion, where prisoners took control of the facility in response to inhumane living conditions, and the violent retakin…
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A brief chronicle of Spanish - Ilan Stavans
Trace the history and evolution of the Spanish language, from its origins in the 3rd century BCE to modern day.
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Beginning in the third century BCE,…
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Can you figure out what's wrong with these paintings? - Noah Charney
Discover the scientific process art conservators use to restore centuries-old paintings and fix the damage of past restorations.
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Prior to the mid-2…
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Would you pass the cash test?
Dig into the experiment known as the lost wallet test, and find out the surprising results of this study of honesty.
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Picture this: you’re working a …
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Ultrasound surgery -- healing without cuts - Yoav Medan
Imagine having a surgery with no knives involved. At TEDMED, Yoav Medan shares a technique that uses MRI to find trouble spots and focused ultrasound…
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How friendship alters your brain - Shannon Odell
Dig into what happens to your brain during adolescence that changes how you value, understand, and connect to friends.
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If it seems like friendships …
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Listening to shame - Brené Brown
Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, …
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Pocket those smartphones: Great tips for making your job interview count - Anna Post
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