TED-Ed Courses

Yup, I Built a Nuclear Fusion Reactor

Teenage prodigy shares his journey of building a nuclear fusion reactor and discusses the potential of fusion energy for solving future energy needs.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Unlock the Intelligence, Passion, Greatness of Girls

Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee shares inspiring stories of personal transformation and advocates for unlocking the untapped potential of girls worldwide to create global change.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How I'm Preparing to Get Alzheimer's

Discover practical steps to prepare for potential Alzheimer's, challenging conventional responses and offering a unique perspective on facing this disease.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Security Mirage

Exploring the disconnect between perceived and actual security, challenging our approach to risk management and resource allocation in the face of threats.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Let's Put Birth Control Back on the Agenda

Melinda Gates advocates for global access to contraception, highlighting its crucial role in social change and women's empowerment. She emphasizes the need to prioritize this often controversial issue.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

A 40-Year Plan for Energy

Energy innovator Amory Lovins presents a cost-effective strategy to transition the US away from fossil fuels by 2050, emphasizing business-led initiatives and integrating energy sectors through innovative approaches.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Is Our Universe the Only Universe?

Explore the concept of multiple universes and unresolved questions in physics with Brian Greene's visually captivating presentation on the multiverse theory.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How We'll Stop Polio for Good

Discover the scientific miracle behind polio's near-eradication and the strategic plan to eliminate it globally, as presented by expert Bruce Aylward in this compelling TED talk.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Let's Use Video to Reinvent Education

Salman Khan discusses the creation and impact of Khan Academy, advocating for flipped classrooms and interactive learning to revolutionize education through video-based instruction.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

HIV and Flu - The Vaccine Strategy

Explore innovative vaccine strategies for combating global health threats like AIDS, malaria, and flu pandemics with Seth Berkley's insightful analysis of recent advancements.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How to Restore a Rainforest

Biologist Willie Smits shares his innovative approach to regenerating clearcut rainforest in Borneo, offering hope for endangered orangutans and ecosystem restoration worldwide.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Mosquitos, Malaria and Education

Bill Gates explores innovative philanthropy to tackle global issues, focusing on malaria prevention and education improvement in this thought-provoking TED talk.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Our Loss of Wisdom

Passionate plea for "practical wisdom" to combat societal bureaucracy. Explores how rules and incentives can fail, advocating for everyday wisdom to rebuild our world.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Birth of a Word

MIT researcher's groundbreaking study on language acquisition using home video footage reveals insights into how infants learn to speak, with implications for understanding human learning processes.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Battling Bad Science

Learn to critically evaluate health claims and scientific studies with epidemiologist Ben Goldacre's fast-paced exploration of evidence distortion in nutrition and pharmaceutical research.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk