Do you ever feel déjà vu — that goosebumps-inducing sensation that you’ve experienced a moment before? We still don’t know what causes it, but psychologist Anne Cleary is determined to find out. Anne’s theory is that déjà vu occurs when we encounter a...
In honor of #SharkWeek, meet a biofluorescent swellshark. Marine biologist David Gruber found this glowing guy in a deep, dark canyon off the coast of California, and it’s the first one ever documented on camera. These sharks are only capable of seeing...
This is Spot. Spot is a very good boy. He can deliver packages, open doors and play dead. Marc Raibert, founder of Boston Dynamics, is currently developing a new generation of animal-like robots like Spot that can carry boxes, lift hundreds of pounds,...
On the newest episode of Sincerely, X (a podcast where people share ideas anonymously), a former hedge fund manager reveals how he went from Wall Street to prison. Hear his story on Apple Podcasts: go.ted.com/excon
A legacy of racial injustice follows us in America. What will it take to stop it? Watch Bryan Stevenson’s full call to action at go.ted.com/BryanStevenson.
We are in Arusha, Tanzania for #TEDGlobal! Nigerian choreographer Qudus Onikeku and his dance tribe kicked off the conference with an energetic performance called “Rainmaker.” Stay tuned for more coverage on TED’s social channels throughout the week....
For many farmers across Africa, reliable information is incredibly difficult to find. They often lack access to veterinarians, details on immunization schedules, updates on local climate conditions, and more. That’s why @tedfellow Su Kahumbu created iCow,
Photographer and @tedfellow Camille Seaman photographs icebergs as if she’s taking portraits of her own ancestors. To her, each one has its own personality and distinct way of interacting with the environment — just like we do. “Some refuse to give up...
What does it mean to truly belong in an age of increased polarization? In her new book, “Braving the Wilderness,” Brené Brown says that belonging comes once we have the courage to be vulnerable and authentic. Only then will we be able to fully connect...
For his newest piece, artist and #TEDPrize winner JR created this massive, powerful installation. It depicts a one-year-old boy named Kikito curiously peeking over the US-Mexico border. The best view of the image is from Southern California — a view...