👁An actor and a neuroscientist answer: What makes you “you”?
🧠Yara Shahidi and Anil Seth
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English

👣What can acting reveal about the mystery of consciousness? Actor and producer Yara Shahidi and cognitive neuroscientist Anil Seth unpack the surprising ways that portraying different characters can reveal insights about our authentic selves — even if we're not actually performing onstage or onscreen. Explore the intersection of consciousness and identity and discover how our brains and bodies work in tandem to form our understanding of ourselves. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world.)
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#psychology #brain #identity #consciousness #creativity #neuroscience #personal_growth #personality

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👁How testosterone and culture shape behavior
🧠Carole K. Hooven
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English

👣Drawing on her research into the science of play, evolutionary biologist Carole K. Hooven delves into how testosterone impacts the body and brain, interacting with culture to create differences in human behavior — starting with why boys tend to prefer rougher play than girls.
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#science #kids #brain #education #social_change #gender #culture

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👁The surprising reason zebras have stripes
🧠Cella Wright
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English | 🇹🇷Turkish

👣Zebras belong to the same equine family as horses and donkeys. After their lineage entered Africa, they evolved into three zebra species, lived in social herds, grazed on grasses, and evaded fierce predators. One mystery that has perplexed prominent scientists for decades is the matter of their coats: why are they striped? Cella Wright digs into the common theories about the unique patterning. [Directed by Sharon Colman, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Jarrett Farkas].
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#TED_Ed #education #animation #animals #science #biology #history

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👁What does appendix pain feel like?
🧠David R. Flum
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English | 🇹🇷Turkish

👣In 1961, an Antarctic expedition took a harrowing turn: Dr. Leonid Rogozov began feeling feverish, with an excruciating pain in his right side. It soon became clear that he had appendicitis. While Rogozov’s predicament was extreme, appendicitis is not uncommon; affecting roughly one in 12 people. So, what causes appendicitis? And why is this organ so prone to bursting? David R. Flum investigates. [Directed by Igor Ćorić, Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Salil Bhayani, cAMP Studio].
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#TED_Ed #education #animation #human_body #disease #medicine #Surgery #science #biology

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👁How do animals regrow their limbs? And why can't humans do it?
🧠Jessica Whited
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English

👣For some animals, losing a limb is a decidedly permanent affair. But for salamanders, particularly axolotls, amputation is just a temporary affliction. Not only can they grow back entire limbs in as little as six weeks, they can also regenerate heart and even brain tissue. So, how does this astonishing adaptation work? Jessica Whited explores the incredible regenerative capacity of salamanders. [Directed by Anton Bogaty, narrated by Jack Cutmore-Scott, music by Cem Misirlioglu, WORKPLAYWORK].
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#TED_Ed #education #animation #animals #biology #science #human_body #medical_research

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👁A mouse with two dads — and a new frontier for biology
🧠Katsuhiko Hayashi
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English

👣You're familiar with the story: a sperm and an egg meet to create an embryo, which has the potential to give rise to new life. But what if you could create a sperm or egg from any cell, even a single skin cell? Biologist Katsuhiko Hayashi discusses the science of in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) — an experimental technique for creating lab-made sperm or eggs out of just about any type of cell — and explores its implications for endangered species, human reproduction and more.
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#biology #science #animals #medical_research #DNA #human_body #genetics #health #technology

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👁The benefits of a bilingual brain
🧠Mia Nacamulli
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English | 🇹🇷Turkish

👣It's obvious that knowing more than one language can make certain things easier -- like traveling or watching movies without subtitles. But are there other advantages to having a bilingual (or multilingual) brain? Educator Mia Nacamulli details the three types of bilingual brains and shows how knowing more than one language keeps your brain healthy, complex and actively engaged. (Directed by TED-Ed, narrated by Pen-Pen Chen)
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#brain #language #TED_Ed #neurology #animation #neuroscience #biology #education #health

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👁Can saunas make you live longer?
🧠Max Levy
🗣Subtitle: 🇹🇷Turkish | 🇬🇧English

👣Finnish sauna, Roman balneae, Japanese onsen, and Indigenous American sweat lodges are just a few examples of how cultures across the globe have long considered exposure to extreme temperatures therapeutic. But today scientists are only just beginning to unravel how and why this may be the case. So, what exactly is happening in your body when you feel the heat? Max G. Levy investigates. [Directed by Noam Sussman, Ali Kellner, Homework Studio, narrated by Alexandra Panzer, music by Salil Bhayani, cAMP Studio].
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👁Can humans be trusted with control over genetics?
🧠Raye Ploeger
🗣Subtitle: 🇹🇷Turkish | 🇬🇧English

👣Andre and Leslie are a deaf couple who have decided to have a child, and they’re considering using a process to ensure deafness in their child. As deaf parents, they feel they could provide better guidance to a child that would share their lived experience and grow up immersed in deaf culture. But is this genetic intervention ethical? Michael Vazquez and Raye Ploeger explore this classic dilemma. [Directed by Luisa Holanda, narrated by Bethany Cutmore-Scott, music by Gabriel Maia].
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#TED_Ed #education #animation #ethics #philosophy #genetics #science

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👁The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA
🧠Robert C. Green
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English |

👣What if we could get a heads-up about serious health issues before they begin, from the moment a baby is born? In this groundbreaking talk, geneticist and physician Robert C. Green shares how his team became the first in the world to comprehensively sequence and analyze the DNA of healthy newborns, revealing hidden risks for treatable conditions. The future of medicine isn’t just about curing illness, he says — it's about predicting and preventing it.
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#health #DNA #medicine #science #genetics #disease #health_care #cancer #kids

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👁Why animals help each other
🧠Ashley Ward
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English | 🇹🇷Turkish

👣Charles Darwin introduced the notion of “survival of the fittest,” where the fittest animals are those who can survive long enough to produce healthy offspring. The fittest animal can also be the most stealthy, resourceful, or even the most cooperative. So what exactly does cooperation look like in the wild? Ashley Ward digs into the animal kingdom's capacity for generosity. [Directed by Sharon Colman, narrated by Pen-Pen Chen, music by Jarrett Farkas].
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#TED_Ed #education #animation #animals #ocean #biology #marine_biology

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👁Why does hitting your funny bone feel so horrible?
🧠Cella Wright
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English | 🇹🇷Turkish

👣It's something we've all experienced: the back of your elbow smacks against a hard surface and the impact sends a sensation so distinctly disquieting shooting down your arm that it takes several moments to regain composure. So, why does hitting this spot on your elbow— commonly known as the funny bone— feel so weird? Cella Wright explains one of the most complicated joints in the body. [Directed by Anton Bogaty, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by Salil Bhayani, cAMP Studio].
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#TED_Ed #education #animation #human_body #pain #biology #science

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👁Floating farms, sponge cities and the climate solutions already working
🧠Harjeet Singh
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English

👣What if every dollar you spend today could save you 10 dollars tomorrow? Development expert Harjeet Singh reveals how climate solutions like floating farms and “sponge cities” that absorb floodwater aren’t just clever adaptations — they’re smart economics. He explains why wealthy nations must fund the adaptation efforts of developing countries and shows how anybody can build resilience to climate change no matter where they are.
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#climate_change #agriculture #farming #adaptation #sustainability #environment #technology #science #Countdown

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👁Can you figure out the savanna mystery?
🧠Cella Wright
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English | 🇹🇷Turkish

👣In the early 2000s, one of the world’s most widespread invasive species landed in Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau: big-headed ants. They expanded rapidly into super-colonies, preying on other insects, spiders, and even small birds. Their presence has wreaked havoc on the ecosystem and significantly changed the landscape. So, how did these tiny creatures have such a huge impact? Cella Wright investigates. [Directed by Steve West, Lazy Chief, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by George Rodriguez].
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#TED_Ed #education #animation #animals #Africa #ecology #insects #environment

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👁The grassroots movement transforming public safety
🧠Aqeela Sherrills
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English

👣In 1992, something unprecedented happened in Los Angeles: rival gang members negotiated a historic peace treaty, significantly reducing violence across the city. Aqeela Sherrills, one of the key negotiators of that treaty, continues to bring his vision of community-led peace programs to cities across the US. He shares how the new initiative Scaling Safety is empowering trusted local leaders to redefine public safety and create lasting change from the inside out. (This ambitious idea is part of The Audacious Project, TED’s initiative to inspire and fund global change.)
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#cities #history #community #United_States #society #violence #The_Audacious_Project

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👁Mood lighting, mating, and murder: The scintillating lives of fireflies
🧠Emily Geest
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English | 🇹🇷Turkish

👣The first firefly is thought to have lived over 100 million years ago, illuminating the night with a glowing green light. And today, there are around 2,000 firefly species, found all over the world, from forests and grasslands to marshes and deserts. So, why do these insects glow? Emily A. Geest digs into the bioluminescent signals of fireflies. [Directed by Lou Morton, narrated by Alexandra Panzer, music by Jarrett Farkas].
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#TED_Ed #education #animation #insects #science

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👁How video games can power up your parenting
🧠Hannah Boquet
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English

👣Parenting an eye-rolling teenager glued to a gaming system is not a simple feat, but what if you could turn screen time into an opportunity for connection? Hannah Boquet shares how she decided to play video games with her kids and discovered the power of esports to foster trust, communication and essential life skills. Dive deeper into how you can strengthen family bonds, support your child’s development — and maybe even be considered “cool” by your kid.
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#gaming #sports #family #kids #entertainment #relationships #parenting #personal_growth #technology

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👁How nearly dying helped me discover my own cure (and many more)
🧠David Fajgenbaum
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English

👣Physician-scientist David Fajgenbaum was dying from a rare disease that didn't have a cure — until he discovered a lifesaving drug that wasn't originally intended for his condition. In an astonishing talk, he shares how his near-death experience led him to cofound the nonprofit Every Cure, which is using AI to uncover hidden treatments in existing medicines in order to save lives. (This ambitious idea is part of The Audacious Project, TED’s initiative to inspire and fund global change.)
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#health #health_care #science #technology #AI #The_Audacious_Project #medicine #disease

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👁How does light therapy help treat seasonal depression?
🧠Kelly Rohan
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English | 🇹🇷Turkish

👣As winter approaches, shorter days spark a cascade of changes within the brains of animals. As a result, groundhogs retreat to their burrows for hibernation, weasels’ coats turn from brown to white, and birds cease their singing. And scientists are finding that seasonal behavioral changes similarly happen for some humans. Kelly Rohan digs into what we know about seasonal affective disorder. [Directed by Avi Ofer, narrated by Bethany Cutmore-Scott, music by Cem Misirlioglu].
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#TED_Ed #education #animation #mental_health #brain #depression #therapy

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👁Sitting all day is killing you — here's what to do about it
🧠Manoush Zomorodi
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English

👣You've heard that too much time online is bad for your mental health, but what is it doing to your body? In this energizing talk, journalist and author Manoush Zomorodi explains how tech habits (including sitting all day) affect your physical health, from making you feel exhausted to raising rates of chronic illness. With early results from a 20,000-person experiment, she shares a practical solution to go from "wired and tired" to feeling healthier and more productive.
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#health #technology #exercise #human_body #personal_growth #computers

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