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Connected, yet lonely? - Sherry Turkle
As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human …
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What led to the Rwandan Genocide? - Susanne Buckley-Zistel
Dig into the history of the Rwandan Genocide of 1994, during which over one-tenth of the country’s population was killed.
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For one hundred days in 19…
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Why was India split into two countries? - Haimanti Roy
Dig into the 1947 Partition of India, when Britain split the region into two states, India and Pakistan, and the mass migrations and violence that fo…
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RNAi: Slicing, dicing and serving your cells - Alex Dainis
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/rnai-slicing-dicing-and-serving-your-cells-alex-dainis
RNA, the genetic messenger, makes sure the DNA reci…
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Mysteries of vernacular: Petite - Jessica Oreck
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Miniature's root may be Latin, but its meaning is rooted i…
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Gravity vs. Pressure: The contest that built the universe - Fabio Pacucci
Explore what happened after the Big Bang and how the battle between gravity and pressure shaped the structure of our universe.
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It’s time for the big…
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How does a particle-smashing atom accelerator work? - Don Lincoln
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An atom smasher, or particle accelerator, …
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Why did Megalodon become extinct? - Jack Cooper and Catalina Pimiento
Dive into the ocean’s depths to see how the gigantic megalodon ruled the seas, and find out what caused its extinction.
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20 million years ago, the oce…
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Which type of milk is best for you? - Jonathan J. O’Sullivan and Grace E. Cunningham
Dive into the most popular milks— dairy, almond, soy and oat— to find out which is healthiest for you and for the planet.
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If you go to the store in …
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How to look inside the brain - Carl Schoonover
There have been remarkable advances in understanding the brain, but how do you actually study the neurons inside it? Using gorgeous imagery, neurosci…
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