Vertical Skydiving World Record 2012
AdultsCreativitySportsWorldAdventureWatch 138 people shatter the Vertical Skydiving World Record as they form a snowflake formation at speeds up to 220 mph!
Could We Clone Ourselves?
AdultsGeneticsHumanScienceBiotechnologyIs the science of Orphan Black realistic? Could we clone humans, or engineer them to have customized traits? We take a look at today's genetic engineering technologies to find out if designer babies and human cloning is, or should be, a reality.
GoPro: Lions - The New Endangered Species?
AdultsAnimalsNatureEnvironmentTechnologyThe GoPro production crew journeys to Africa to explore the danger and beauty of Kevin Richardson's passions for lions and their future.
Head transplantation -- The future is now | Dr. Sergio Canavero
AdultsFutureHealthScienceNeuroscienceTechnologyHis talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. "The earth is flat". "Home computers are useless". "Humanity is condemned to be starved". "Women are born inferior". Throughout the years, pioneering scientific discoveries overturn established theories, vibrant societies transcend dominant perceptions, bold individuals expand physical and intellectual limits proving everything wrong: This is the way in which we seek to improve our lives and to deepen the understanding of the world around us. At TEDxLimassol we are searching for the next refute in small and large things: In the universe and subatomic particles. In our societies and in our bodies. In our behavior, attitudes and perceptions. In our mental, physical and personal capabilities. Proving everything wrong is always the right thing to do.
GoPro: GoPro Survives Inferno
AdultsScienceTechnologyAdventureRocket scientists incorporate a number of different testing techniques before committing a rocket to flight. One of those tests is called a "static test." In this setup a rocket engine is fired while being anchored to a test bench. Fitted with instrumentation, the scientist can safely measure thrust, pressure, cooling, and other rocket data. Watch and witness from inside the inferno when something goes wrong.
Learned Helplessness
AdultsEducationSelfPsychologyMental HealthLearned helplessness can prevent people from achieving their goals, something I've experienced first hand.
Masterpiece for Osmo
AdultsArtSoftware EngineeringTechnologyEducationCreativityIntroducing Masterpiece, an Osmo app that will allow you to supercharge your drawing skills! Pick any image from the camera, curated gallery, or integrated web search and Masterpiece will transform it into easy-to-follow lines and help you draw it to perfection. You can then share a magical time-lapse video of your creation with your friends and family.
The Backwards Brain Bicycle
AdultsSportsTransportationEngineeringScienceExperimentsI almost broke my brain with a backwards bicycle for the sake of Science.
Amazing Balloon Skewer Party Trick
AdultsCreativitySocietyFunHow-toHow to thread a balloon onto a skewer. Fun magic trick perfect for parties. Impress adults and children with this simple trick. All you need is a balloon, a skewer and some washing up liquid.
Volcano Eruption
AdultsNatureWorldNatural DisastersGeologyEnvironmentAdditional information: Calbuco volcano has 2003 meters height (6572ft). The impressive ashes column you see in the video had a calculated height of 15km (9.3mil), from which you clearly see about 10km (6.2mil) before to get lost inside the atmosphere static zone where the ashes created a huge and dense cloud that now is traveling around the world.
How to Make Perfect Poached Eggs
AdultsCreativityFoodCookingHow-toStruggle to get poached eggs right? Here's a great cooking tip which shows you how to cook the perfect poached egg with a lovely runny yolk. Really simple Kitchen tip and gives great results.
GoPro: Climate Change and the Optimistic Future
AdultsFutureGlobal WarmingNatureEnvironmentScienceProfessor Richard Muller, of Berkeley Earth Foundation, discusses his views on climate change and how he hopes we can leave a better planet for our children.
Can Stress Actually Kill You?
AdultsLifeMental HealthWorkHealthPsychologyShould you stress about stress?
The greatest TED Talk ever sold
AdultsFilmMarketingMediaHumorWith humor and persistence, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock dives into the hidden but influential world of brand marketing on his quest to make a completely sponsored film about sponsorship. (And yes, onstage naming rights for this talk were sponsored too. By whom and for how much? He'll tell you.)