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TED is taking its iconic stage global with a new competition series that follows speakers from nine countries competing for a chance to share their idea with millions. The winner will present at TED's main stage in Vancouver this April. #
A girl who fell in love with the night sky grew up to study supermassive black holes trillions of kilometers from Earth. Dr. Jedidah Isler now researches some of the universe's most powerful objects, proving childhood dreams can reach across galaxies.
Musical ecologist and rapper Louis VI says humans are evolutionarily wired to understand nature's sounds, but modern life has drowned them out. His TED talk explores reconnecting with the "overwhelming chorus of aliveness" we've forgotten how to hear. #
A finance innovator who works with the world's largest wealth funds says the climate movement's demand for perfection is blocking billions in funding for the industries that need to change most. Her solution? Work with polluters instead of freezing them out.
Aviation workers in Kenya called off their strike after reaching a deal with the government, restoring normal operations at airports across the country. The agreement came after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir mediated talks between unions and aviation authorities.
After decades in tech across the US and China, Alvin W. Graylin sees three possible futures for artificial intelligence. His TED talk maps out how humanity can choose the path that benefits everyone. ---
A entrepreneur turned his biggest fear into a bold experiment: seeking rejection every day for 100 days. What he discovered changed how he saw failure forever.
A new TED Talk is reminding people that the best conversations happen when we stop trying to get something out of them. Author Khaya Dlanga shares why talking without an agenda is the secret to truly connecting with others.
Imagine a rocket ship crashing on an alien planet. Can you see it? Millions of people see absolutely nothing when they try to visualize, and science is finally explaining why our minds work so differently.
Chemical engineer Sean Farrington says measuring blood viscosity (how it flows) could become as common as checking blood pressure. His TED talk explains how the science of flow in everyday products could revolutionize medical diagnostics.
A world champion dog trainer brought her border collie to the TED stage to reveal the secrets of crystal-clear communication. The lesson applies to humans, too.