Tired of Doomscrolling?
AdultsHealthHumanLifeEnvironmentMental HealthSocietyTechnology... Being a human in the 21st century often feels frustrating. We are clearly at the high point of our species, while at the same time life is incredibly hard! We are divided, unable to solve our problems while creating new ones, destroying our world in the process.
The Hidden Forces Behind Your Food Choices | Sarah Lake | TED
AdultsFoodHealthLife... What we eat is less about what we choose and more about what’s offered to us, says food and climate expert Sarah Lake.
You’re Filled With Microplastics. So What?
AdultsHealthHumanLife... Plastic pollution has been called “one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century.” Billions of tons of it has entered the ecosystem, and entered YOU, in the form of so-called “microplastics.” But are microplastics actually bad?
The Species That Broke Evolution?
AdultsHealthHistoryScience... The ancestors of gars, horseshoe crabs and coelacanths looked almost the same as their modern relatives. Darwin called species like these “living fossils'' because they seem like they are evolutionarily frozen in time. But Darwin was wrong.
Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome!
AdultsHealthHumanLife... Fever feels bad. So we take medication to suppress it – but is this a good idea? It turns out fever is one of the oldest defenses against disease.
Why loneliness feels so real, even when it’s not | Kasley Killam
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology... Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.
Why is it so dangerous to step on a rusty nail? - Louise Thwaites
AdultsBiologyHealthHuman... Explore how a toxin-producing bacterium causes tetanus, and how to identify its common symptoms and best prevention practices.
Jewel: Clear perception is the way to psychological strength
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology... @jewel says denying the truth cost her years of her life. This is how she shifted her perception to see truth more clearly and regain her strength.
Why Broken Hearts Hurt — and What Heals Them | Yoram Yovell | TED
AdultsBiologyHealthHuman... What's the relationship between physical and mental pain, and how can you ease both?
Why People Prefer More Pain
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology... A massive thank you to Rayner Moss for recreating the experiment equipment and making this shoot happen.
How Skin, Snot, and Cells Keep Us Healthy: Animal Defense Systems: Crash Course Biology #45
AdultsBiologyHealthHuman... The world is full of microbes and viruses that can get us sick, but we’ve got an Avengers-style defense system ready to take them on.
The Science of Emotions with Tony Hale
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology... Emotions, please take center stage 🌟 Our friend Tony Hale is in our signature National Geographic yellow chair to chat with Dr. Lisa Damour about the science of emotions.
Can you transplant a head to another body?
AdultsBiologyHealthTechnology... Follow a neurosurgeon's attempts to perform a head transplant, and dig into the ethical and biological questions the procedure raises.
How to increase your happiness
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology... Dig into the benefits of practicing gratitude in your everyday life, and discover how being thankful can impact your happiness.
Smoking is Awesome
AdultsHealthHumanScience... We need to have an honest conversation about smoking: The problem with smoking is that it is way more than just a physical addiction.
Cardiologist Answers Heart Questions From Twitter
AdultsEducationHealthHuman... Cardiologist Dr. Sunil Rao answers your questions about the heart from Twitter. How do you measure your maximum heart rate?
We're Probably Going to Cure MS
AdultsHealthHistoryScience... You've probably heard of multiple sclerosis, especially if you're a fan of The West Wing. But can we ever cure MS? Yes. But also, no. But also, probably? It's complicated.
Why Steve-O risked his life over, and over, and over again
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology... You know Steve-O. Now meet Steve Glover, as the professional stuntman talks to us about pain, insecurity, and never finding contentment.
Psychiatrists Can't Agree About This New Disorder
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology... Prolonged grief disorder recently debuted in both of the two manuals that clinicians use to diagnose psychological conditions. But the DSM and the ICD don't completely agree on what it is.
Do Gut Microbes Control Your Personality? | Kathleen McAuliffe | TED
AdultsBiologyHealthHuman... Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into new research that suggests certain bacteria in your gut can influence major parts of who you are, from your personality to life-changing neurological disorders.