Biomedical researcher Sonia Vallabh's life was turned upside down when she learned she had the genetic mutation for a rare and fatal illness, prion disease, that could strike at any time. Thirteen years later, her search for a cure has...

A new scientific study from researchers in Sweden says having a dog can <br/>
extend your life. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant explains<br/> more from
Uppsala, a city near Stockholm in Sweden.

Before he hit eighteen, Fred Swaniker had lived in Ghana, Gambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. What he learned from a childhood across Africa was that while good leaders can't make much of a difference in societies with strong institutions, in...

Business is screwed if we don't fix climate change, says economist Rebecca Henderson. In this bold talk, she describes how unchecked capitalism destabilizes the environment and harms human health -- and makes the case for companies to...

Do you have a favorite T-shirt or pair of jeans that transforms you and makes you feel confident -- makes you feel like you? That's because what you wear can affect your mood, your health and your self-esteem, says fashion designer Mindy...

What happens when you get an entire audience to stand up and connect with one another? Chaos, that's what. At least, that's what happened when Jane McGonigal tried to teach TED to play her favorite game. Then again, when the game is...

In this live drawing performance and poignant autobiographical journey, author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka sketches some life-shaping moments, showing us how drawing and storytelling can help us honor and remain close to those...

David Lang is a maker who taught himself to become an amateur oceanographer -- or, he taught a robot to be one for him. In a charming talk Lang, a TED Fellow, shows how he and a network of ocean lovers teamed up to build open-sourced,...

Howcast - Check out part 64 of this walkthrough for this action RPG Deus Ex: Human Revolution and sneak through Omega Ranch to rescue Megan Reed.

Follow his journey from San Diego Zoo to a protected wildlife reserve in Africa, where he'll meet a potential mate.

Follow his journey from San Diego Zoo to a protected wildlife reserve in Africa, where he'll meet a potential mate.

Follow his journey from San Diego Zoo to a protected wildlife reserve in Africa, where he'll meet a potential mate.

Pupil outcome: I can explain and explore the key events of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'. Key learning points: - Piggy insists that Ralph and the twins go with him to Castle Rock and demand the return of his glasses. - Piggy carries...

Danish Monarchs Family Tree | Viking Age to Today

In this video, Caressa the cat, who hails from Paris, discusses the concept of independence with the host, Jade. Through Caressa's experiences and insights, viewers learn about the importance of independence, how it is acquired with...

Battle of Svolder, 1000 AD A Viking Saga

Vincent visits Dordogne to learn about prehistoric life with prehistorian Serge Maury. Discover Cro-Magnon hunting techniques and how they created cave paintings. Vincent and David try their hands at these ancient skills, exploring the...

In this video, Allegra the ant teaches us about the importance of cooperation and working together as a team to achieve common goals. Through examples of how ants collaborate in their colonies, we learn that every job is important and...

See how a special camera helps a blind man climb – using his tongue!
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Learn about one of history's most famous magicians and escape artists.

Hamilton wines continued and matured under the management of brothers Eric and Sydney. Sydney oversaw the winemaking operations with guidance from a Russian émigré who brought expertise and innovation to the vineyard. Together, they...

When the owner of the Hamilton family wine business died suddenly and his eldest sons were too young to take over the family business, the vinyard fell into the hands of public trustees who struggled to keep it afloat during World War...

Learn about the Viking people of ancient Scandanavia and the explorer Leif Erikson, the first European to discover the Americas 400 years before Christopher Columbus.

Investigate the physiological differences between men and women regarding strength, flexibility, and pain tolerance. Using athletes as examples, delve into how body composition, muscle mass, and hormonal influences dictate these...