TED Courses

How Isolation Fuels Opioid Addiction

Neuroscientist explores the link between social isolation and opioid addiction, revealing how human connection could be a powerful recovery tool for the ongoing crisis.

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

Why Being Respectful to Your Coworkers Is Good for Business

Discover how workplace respect boosts professional success and company profits. Learn science-backed insights on the costs of rudeness and the benefits of small acts of kindness in business settings.

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

What Happened When We Tested Thousands of Abandoned Rape Kits in Detroit

Prosecutor Kym Worthy discusses the discovery of untested rape kits in Detroit and her innovative program to track, test, and seek justice for victims, calling for a national effort to address this issue.

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

Why We Choke Under Pressure - and How to Avoid It

Discover the science behind choking under pressure and learn effective strategies to perform at your best in high-stress situations, presented by cognitive scientist Sian Leah Beilock.

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

A Love Letter to Realism in a Time of Grief

Explorando la tensión entre aceptación y esperanza en tiempos difíciles, Mark Pollock y Simone George comparten su innovador trabajo para curar la parálisis y ofrecen una perspectiva única sobre cómo enfrentar la adversidad.

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

What Commercialization Is Doing to Cannabis

Explore the unseen impacts of cannabis commercialization, focusing on THC potency and industry profits. Gain insights into the complexities of marijuana legalization and its societal implications.

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

How Data Is Helping Us Unravel the Mysteries of the Brain

Explore groundbreaking genetic research and the innovative "Drop-seq" technology, revolutionizing our understanding of brain cells and potentially transforming mental illness treatment approaches.

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

Why I Fight for the Education of Refugee Girls - Like Me

Mary Maker shares her journey from refugee to teacher, emphasizing education's power to transform lives and empower girls in conflict zones, turning tears of loss into a passion for peace.

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

How Teachers Can Help Kids Find Their Political Voices

Educator Sydney Chaffee advocates for teaching activism in schools, arguing it develops crucial skills and empowers students to shape a better future through their voices and actions.

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

How We Can Use Light to See Deep Inside Our Bodies and Brains

Inventor demonstrates groundbreaking technologies using red light to visualize and stimulate internal body structures, potentially revolutionizing medical imaging with cheaper, wearable alternatives to MRI.

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

An Honest Look at the Personal Finance Crisis

Elizabeth White offers practical advice for living a fulfilling life on limited income, addressing financial challenges faced by baby boomers and younger generations with honesty and empathy.

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

How to Build Synthetic DNA and Send It Across the Internet

Explore DNA programming and biological transportation with Dan Gibson, revolutionizing medicine creation and distribution through digital-to-biological conversion and internet transmission.

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

A Crash Course in Organic Chemistry

Discover the basics of organic chemistry through striking graphics and accessible explanations, breaking stereotypes and changing perceptions about this fascinating field of science.

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

The Tiny Creature That Secretly Powers the Planet

Discover Prochlorococcus, the planet's most abundant photosynthetic microbe. Learn how this ancient organism impacts global ecosystems and may hold the key to reducing fossil fuel dependence.

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

The Surprising Science of Alpha Males

Primatologist Frans de Waal challenges common misconceptions about alpha males, revealing unexpected traits like generosity and empathy, while drawing parallels to human leadership and power dynamics.

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