The Science of Going Viral
AdultsLifeMediaTechnologySocial MediaScienceCultureWhen we say a meme goes “viral,” we aren't actually saying it's making people sick. But the math behind a meme’s spread suggests it's actually a pretty spot-on analogy.
12 Predictions for the Future of Technology
AdultsHistoryLifeTechnologyFutureBusinessTechno-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 Rock That's Helping Us Find the Origin of Life
AdultsHistoryLifeScienceBiologySpaceEpidote 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.
Does Expensive Coffee actually taste better?
AdultsEducationFoodMediaCultureLifeCoffee beans are one of the most confusing items to purchase, so over the past several weeks, I bought 20+ different kinds of coffee at different price points, visited a local roaster, tried roasting my own beans at home and tested a bunch of types of coffee in order to understand the flavor and price differences of coffee beans.
Inside the Illegal Ape Trade | Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller
AdultsAnimalsLifeNatureCultureEnvironmentMariana van Zeller follows the ruthless and heartbreaking business of the illegal trade of wild apes. But amidst the darkness, she encounters a beacon of hope – Congolese activists fighting tirelessly to protect these apes from vanishing forever.
Why Steve-O risked his life over, and over, and over again
AdultsHealthHumanPsychologyMental HealthLifeEntertainmentYou know Steve-O. Now meet Steve Glover, as the professional stuntman talks to us about pain, insecurity, and never finding contentment.
Why Climbers Trust Rubber With Their Lives
AdultsEducationLifeScienceEngineeringWhy is rubber so “sticky”? Why does rubber consistently have one of the highest coefficients of friction?
6 Tips on Being a Successful Entrepreneur | John Mullins | TED
AdultsEducationHumanLifeBusinessStartupsLeadershipSometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindsets for entrepreneurs looking to think strategically, navigate challenges and change the world.