What we know (and don’t know) about the coronavirus
Shutterstock What happens if you get infected with the coronavirus? Who’s most at risk? How can...
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How we can fix math education through play
Math tends to inspire groans, moans and a fair amount of anxiety. But is there any way to make...
Want to be happy? Slow down
In 1972, Matthieu Ricard had a promising career in biochemistry, trying to figure out the...
“Write your story, and don’t be afraid to write it” — a sci-fi writer talks about finding her voice and being a superhero
Nigerian-American Nnedi Okorafor writes the kind of drop-everything, Africa-based fantasy and...
Ideas into Action: 2 student inventors share how you can solve real-world problems at any age
TED’s youth conference TED-Ed Weekend acts as a reminder that every student has an idea worth...
Ideas into action: Shark Tank winner Carson Kropfl discusses what to do when you have an awesome idea
TED’s youth conference TED-Ed Weekend acts as a reminder that every student has an idea worth...
Bringing history to life: A Q&A with animator and children’s book illustrator Els Decaluwe
In honor of our lesson on Anna Komnene —a Byzantine princess, scholar, physician and historian —...
From inspiration to action: how you can turn an idea into a reality
TED’s youth conference TED-Ed Weekend acts as a reminder that every student has an idea worth...
How to draw your own selfie — using your personal data
Designer Giorgia Lupi wants to change the way we think about data — far from being cold facts...
Watch: A cellular biologist animates the life cycle of HIV in this hypnotic video
Animated and narrated by Janet Iwasa (Department of Biochemistry, University of Utah) While...
These kids build tiny houses, chicken coops — and life skills
A new curriculum makes design-build projects into a part of every student’s education. How can...
Here’s the real danger that Facebook, Google and the other tech monopolies pose to our society
Most people fear and loathe monopolies because they dominate their categories or markets and...
How to exit a conversation without being a jerk
Kio Stark loves to talk to strangers — but she knows every exchange started is one that must be...
How playing Dungeons & Dragons has helped me be more connected, creative and compassionate
Cristina Daura Power doesn’t just come from having money or lifting weights — you can gain...
Why you think you’re right, even when you’re wrong
Are you a soldier or a scout? Your answer to this question, says decision-making expert Julia...
How to build closer relationships
Advice from 7 TED speakers on creating better connections. “Why don’t I feel closer to my...
Quiz: How much do you really know about the pencil?
You’ve probably used and discarded hundreds of pencils in your life so far. Put your knowledge...
Want to boost your creativity and be a better collaborator? Think about why the sky is blue
Stretch your mind and strengthen your relationships with this simple exercise borrowed from...
How the story you tell about yourself affects your life
We’ve all created our own personal histories, marked by highs and lows, that we share with the...
Why working from home should be standard practice
“ And if your boss is on the fence, here’s a compelling case study — from economics professor...
Has your mom said she doesn’t have a favorite child? That’s probably a lie.
Art by Priscilla Weidlein. Sociologist Jill Suitor studies the truth about moms and their kids —...
What plastic item would you love to ban? 15 ocean experts (and TED speakers) tell us.
Yes, plastic straws are bad, but they’re just a teeny drop in the giant ocean of plastic we’re...
Activism isn’t just for adults and teens. We need to teach younger kids to be activists, too.
If we want our children to grow up to be thoughtful and engaged citizens, we should help them be...
Why we owe it to ourselves to spend quiet time alone every day
Dola Sun By not giving ourselves the minutes — or hours — free of devices and distractions, we...