12 Predictions for the Future of Technology
Adults History Life TechnologyTechno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 bold predictions for the future of technology — from preventative medicine to car-free cities to planes that get us from New York to London in 90 minutes — and shows why a world of abundance awaits.
The Device Helping Children With Diabetes
Youth Science Technology WellnessLearn about this amazing device that is helping those with diabetes on a daily basis.
The Rock That's Helping Us Find the Origin of Life
Adults History Life ScienceEpidote might just look like a pretty little crystal, but it has a secret. thanks to the high-pressure circumstances where it forms, we can use it to help us uncover the origins of life on our planet, and maybe even find signs of life on Mars.
Can you transplant a head to another body?
Adults Biology Health TechnologyFollow a neurosurgeon's attempts to perform a head transplant, and dig into the ethical and biological questions the procedure raises.
Computer Skills For Teens: Cyberbullying
Youth Cybersecurity How-to Social MediaLearn a little about how to keep online bullies from ruining your time on the internet.
How Does Birth Control Work?
Adults Education Human TechnologyThere are huge varieties of birth control methods because there are lots of different ways to disrupt the process of sperm-egg fertilization.
This Black Hole Could be Bigger Than The Universe
Adults Education Environment ScienceBlack holes might create infinite universes while destroying time and space.
How To Draw: Summer Dragon
Kids Art Creativity How-toWe've drawn dragons before, but this time, we're adding a funny summer twist.
How Did Minecraft Start?
Youth Gaming History Internet Culture30 years of Minecraft! How did Minecraft evolve?
Bee-Inspired
Youth Animals Nature TechnologyThe pioneering startup BloomX has developed devices like the Robee and Crossbee to mimic the different pollination strategies of bees.
Why US Politics Is Broken — and How To Fix It | Andrew Yang | TED
Adults Human Politics PsychologyThe electoral system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang.