Are We Alone in the Universe? We’re Close to Finding Out | Lisa Kaltenegger | TED
AdultsAstronomyPhilosophyScienceSpaceAstrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explores the thrilling possibility of discovering life beyond Earth, highlighting how cutting-edge technology like the James Webb Space Telescope lets us analyze distant planets for signs of life in unprecedented detail.
Why Don’t Railroads Need Expansion Joints?
AdultsEngineeringTechnologyTransportationHow Thermite turned the clickety-clack of railroads into seamless, silent tracks.
Bluey Minisode: Whirlpool
ChildrenECEntertainmentFamilyFunTelevisionThe kids make a whirlpool in the paddling pool and then jump into the swirling current.
Can we actually control superintelligent AI? | Ada, Ep. 4
AdultsHumanScienceTechnologyAda imagines what an AI librarian system could be capable of. What are the consequences of creating superintelligent AI systems?
Protecting Keystone Species: Whale Sharks and Beyond | National Geographic
AdultsAnimalsEnvironmentNatureWhale sharks—the largest fish in the ocean—are a vulnerable species, yet these gentle giants don't feed on anything bigger than your index finger. The only way to protect them is to understand them.
TED Explores: Food for the Future | TED Countdown
AdultsFoodHistoryHumanFood is culture, food is life — it’s part of who we are and the magic that binds us together. But here’s the twist: the way we eat is pushing the climate to the brink, with a third of global greenhouse gas emissions coming from the way we grow, process and waste food.