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The Impact of Simple Words - Terin Izil
The Impact of Simple Words - Terin Izil

Long, fancy words designed to show off your intelligence and vocabulary are all very well, but they aren't always the best words. In this short, play…

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What is "The Thinker" actually pondering about? - Noah Charney
What is "The Thinker" actually pondering about? - Noah Charney

Get to know Auguste Rodin’s infamous sculpture “The Thinker,” and find out who was the inspiration for this masterpiece.

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Contrary to popular belief,…

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The pledge of research with stem cells - Susan Solomon
The pledge of research with stem cells - Susan Solomon

Calling them "our bodies' own repair kits," Susan Solomon advocates research using lab-grown stem cells. By growing individual pluripotent stem cell …

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The Cockroach's Beatbox
The Cockroach's Beatbox

By dissecting a cockroach ... yes, live on stage ... TED Fellow and neuroscientist Greg Gage shows how brains receive and deliver electric impulses -…

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Why kids should take bigger risks
Why kids should take bigger risks

Explore the cognitive benefits of risky play and how we can design better playgrounds that promote fun, agency, and development.

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The best play envir…

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Evolution in an Urban Center
Evolution in an Urban Center

Using newts, coyotes and mice, Jason Munshi-South shows how animals develop genetic differences in evolution, even within an urban city.

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War, passion, and betrayal: The epic tale of the "Legend of the Condor Heroes" - Gladys Mac
War, passion, and betrayal: The epic tale of the "Legend of the Condor Heroes" - Gladys Mac

Get to know Jin Yong’s “Legend of the Condor Heroes,” an epic tale of adventure and war, romance, brotherhood and betrayal.

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In the 1950s, citizens f…

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Ethical dilemma: Would you stretch the truth? - Sarah Stroud
Ethical dilemma: Would you stretch the truth? - Sarah Stroud

Puzzle through the ethical dilemma of lying to a friend, and decide: is lying always wrong or can it be justifiable?

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Your plan to set up your friend…

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How many universes could there be? - Chris Anderson
How many universes could there be? - Chris Anderson

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The fact that no one knows the answer to this question is what makes it exciting. The s…

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Write daily, even if it's dreadful | Think Like A Musician
Write daily, even if it's dreadful | Think Like A Musician

Singer, songwriter, and producer Breland shares insights into the creative process of songwriting and how to build your skills.

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"Think Like A Musici…

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