World's Best Night Vision Goggles
Adults TechnologyWe visited the US Navy to test the best night vision goggles in the world.
How to Think Computationally About AI
Adults TechnologyDrawing on his decades-long mission to formulate the world in computational terms, Stephen Wolfram delivers a profound vision of computation and its role in the future of AI.
How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media | Luis Von Ahn | TED
Adults TechnologyWhen technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok?
CRISPR's Next Advance Is Bigger Than You Think
Adults TechnologyYou've probably heard of CRISPR, the revolutionary technology that allows us to edit the DNA in living organisms.
Should Airships Make a Comeback?
Adults TechnologyWill we see a new generation of airships roaming our skies?
The Dream of Digital Ownership, Powered by the Metaverse | TED
Adults TechnologyTechnologist Yat Siu believes the "open metaverse" -- a decentralized version of the internet also known as web3 -- is laying the foundation for a freer, fairer, more prosperous society.
ChatGPT Explained Completely.
Adults TechnologyChatGPT is now the fastest-growing consumer app in human history. Problem is, almost no one knows how it actually works. This is everything you need to know.
Are solar panels worth it?
Adults TechnologyToday in many countries solar is the cheapest form of energy to produce. Millions of homes are equipped with rooftop solar, with most units paying for themselves in their first seven to 12 years and then generating further savings.
YouTube’s Science Scam Crisis
Adults TechnologyThere’s a tsunami of science spam on YouTube. Why does it all look the same? How much harm does it do? Do not watch these low-effort, AI-generated, cash grabs.
Halle Bailey Sits Down with Nat Geo Explorer Aliyah Griffith | National Geographic
Adults TechnologyExecutive Editor Debra Adams Simmons sits down with Halle Bailey, “Ariel” in Disney’s new movie The Little Mermaid, and Aliyah Griffith, Marine Scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and Founder of Mahogany Mermaids.
Why Lightbulbs Might Be The Best Invention Ever
Adults TechnologyLightbulbs might be the best idea ever – just not for light.
The HUGE Problem with ChatGPT
Adults TechnologyFree-to-use, exceptionally powerful artificial intelligences are available to more people than ever, seemingly making some kind of news every day.
The Business Behind Kurzgesagt
Adults TechnologyIn 2023, Kurzgesagt has existed for 10 years (which is insanely long in internet years).
How Quantum Computers Break The Internet
Adults TechnologyA quantum computer in the next decade could crack the encryption our society relies on using Shor's Algorithm.
How Can We Store Renewable Energy?
Adults TechnologyDecarbonizing our power production is vitally important if we want to curtail climate change, but there are some major logistical issues we’re going to have to overcome before we can do that.
The Science Behind James Cameron’s Avatar
Adults TechnologyJames Cameron is diving into the deep: this time, into the oceans of an alien world. The director shares how Earth's oceans inspired The Way of Water—and his hope it will motivate viewers to protect our own planet.
Testing Shoes That Make You Walk 250% Faster
Adults TechnologyWhat if you could walk way faster without trying any harder? Moonwalkers basically put an electric moving sidewalk right under your feet.
The Future of Machines That Move like Animals | Robert Katzschmann | TED
Adults TechnologyImagine a boat that propels by moving its "tail" from side to side, just like a fish. That's the kind of machine that TED Fellow Robert Katzschmann's lab builds: soft-bodied robots that imitate natural movements with artificial, silent muscles.
How does heart transplant surgery work? - Roni Shanoada
Adults TechnologyDig into the science of how heart transplants happen, how donors are matched and find out how this complex surgery saves lives.
3 Ways VFX Artists Use A.I. In Hollywood | WIRED
Adults TechnologyBehind some of the coolest premium effects in Hollywood is the invisible aid of artificial intelligence. Machine learning is helping create previously unimaginable moments in media today, like in shows and movies like 'Wandavision' and 'Avengers: Endgame.' Let's examine how A.I. is changing Hollywood's creative workflow.