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.

Sociologist Jill Suitor studies the truth about moms and their kids — and the surprising effects...

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...

Can you pass this mythology quiz?

How much do you know about mythology? See how well you rank with our 10-question quiz:  ...

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...

5 game-changing TED Talks about education

All over the world, there’s growing consensus that our education systems are broken. Here...

Quiz: Do you know how the U.S. government works?

To prepare for the upcoming July 4th holiday, test your knowledge of US history and see how well...

Why we owe it to ourselves to spend quiet time alone every day

By not giving ourselves the minutes — or hours — free of devices and distractions, we risk losing...

What if you could get WiFi and school tuition in exchange for your plastic trash?

You can — at a visionary social enterprise called Plastic Bank, which is not only improving...

Will these 6 illusions trick you?

How much do you trust your eyes? Put them to the test, and see if you’ll get tricked by these 6...

4 simple exercises to strengthen your attention and reduce distractibility

Our attention gets hijacked by everything from the stress in our lives to the ding of our phones....

How 10 everyday items were invented

Have you ever wondered where the idea for a rubber glove came from? What about super glue? Or...

4 simple tips on how to practice effectively (in TED-Ed GIFs)

Mastering any physical skill takes practice. Practice is the repetition of an action with the...

6 creative activities to try out now that school’s over

Summer’s here, and it’s time for students to finally take a breath after a seemingly endless...

What advice do you wish you’d gotten when you graduated from college? 25 TED speakers answer

Whether you put on your cap and gown last week — or last century — these honest answers can give...

5 myths from around the world

Myths serve a profound role in cultures and traditions around the world, anchoring us to a...

Why video games shouldn’t freak parents out

An advocate for educational video games realizes that our kids might actually learn more from...

The fascinating reason that children write letters backwards

Hint: it has something to do with why we believe the earth is flat until we’re taught otherwise...

Top 5 most popular literature & language TED-Ed Lessons

If you’re ready to level up your working knowledge of literature and language, check out these...

5 actions to protect birds where you live

In honor of Bird Day, we took a few tips from Audubon on how to take action to protect birds and...

Host a TED-Ed Student Talks showcase event

Students participating in the TED-Ed Student Talks groups are celebrating their TED-Ed Talks by...

A scientist explores the mysteries of the gut-brain connection

The brain in your head and the one in your gut are always exchanging info. But how do they do it?...

Too many teachers in the US are struggling to get by. Here’s what we can do to help.

We entrust teachers with the world’s most important job: educating our kids, says researcher and...

Top 5 most popular business & economics TED-Ed Lessons

Are you interested in learning more about how money gets its value, or how economic bubbles build...