TED-Ed Weekend 2018: Meet the Speakers!
It’s that time again: TED-Ed Weekend will return on November 17th, 2018! This full-day event is...
TED-Ed Blog
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...
Want to fight climate change? Educate a girl
It’s that simple. Making sure that girls around the world can go to school helps them and their...
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...
The 5 types of mentors you need in your life
Here’s how to assemble your personal dream team, with tips from business expert Anthony...
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...
7 strategies to keep your phone from taking over your life
Raúl Soria We’re distracted like never before — and our phones are probably the biggest culprit....
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...
What is life like under the sea?
The ocean covers roughly 71% of our planet’s surface, and is by far the most dominant feature of...
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...
Can you pass this mythology quiz?
How much do you know about mythology? See how well you rank with our 10-question quiz: Want...
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 are 5...
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
Dola Sun By not giving ourselves the minutes — or hours — free of devices and distractions, we...