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7:45

How quantum mechanics explains global warming -...

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2026/10/05

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-quantum-mechanics-explains-global-warming-lieven-scheireYou've probably heard that carbon dioxide is warming the Earth. But how exactly is it doing it? Lieven Scheire uses a rainbow, a light bulb and a bit of quantum physics to describe the science behind global warming. Lesson by Lieven Scheire, animation by STK Films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:49

Will there ever be a mile-high skyscraper? - Stefan Al

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2026/10/05

Would a mile-high skyscraper ever be possible? Explore the physics behind some of the tallest buildings and megastructures in the world.--In 1956, architect Frank Lloyd Wright proposed a mile-high skyscraper, a building five times as high as the Eiffel Tower. While this massive tower was never built, today bigger and bigger buildings are going up around the world. How did these impossible ideas turn into architectural opportunities? Stefan Al explains how these megastructures became fixtures of our

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5:03

The many meanings of Michelangelo's Statue of David -...

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2026/10/05

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-many-meanings-of-michelangelo-s-statue-of-david-james-earleWe typically experience classic works of art in a museum, stripped of their original contexts, but that serene setting can belie a tumultuous history. Take Michelangelo's statue of David: devised as a religious symbol, adopted as a political emblem, and later iconized for its aesthetic beauty. James Earle walks us through the statue's journey, to show how art gains layers of meaning over

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7:57

What is consciousness? - Michael S. A. Graziano

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2026/10/05

Explore the theories of human consciousness and the science of how your brain works to create a conscious experience.--Patient P.S. suffered a stroke that damaged the right side of her brain, leaving her unaware of everything on her left side. If someone threw a ball at her left side, she might duck. But she wouldn’t have awareness of the ball or know why she ducked. Where does consciousness come from? Michael Graziano explores the question that has vexed scientists and philosophers for centuries

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7:56

It's a church. It's a mosque. It's Hagia Sophia. -...

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2026/10/05

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/it-s-a-church-it-s-a-mosque-it-s-hagia-sophia-kelly-wallIf walls could talk, Turkey's Hagia Sophia would have an abundance of stories to tell. Once a church, then a mosque, and later a museum, this world marvel has stood the test of time and war, surviving centuries of conquest by some of history's greatest empires. Kelly Wall takes us through the history of each layer of this great jewel of human desire.Lesson by Kelly Wall, animation by Andrew

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5:58

Notes of a native son: The world according to James...

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2026/10/05

James Baldwin was an American novelist and social critic whose essays in “Notes of a Native Son” explored race, sex and class distinctions.--In the 1960s, the FBI amassed almost 2,000 documents in an investigation into one of America’s most celebrated minds. The subject of this inquiry was a writer named James Baldwin, one of the best-selling Black authors in the world at the time. What made him loom so large in the imaginations of both the public and the authorities? Christina Greer explores the

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6:10

What makes tattoos permanent? - Claudia Aguirre

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2026/10/04

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-makes-tattoos-permanent-claudia-aguirreThe earliest recorded tattoo was found on a Peruvian mummy in 6,000 BC. That's some old ink! And considering humans lose roughly 40,000 skin cells per hour, how do these markings last? Claudia Aguirre details the different methods, machines and macrophages (you'll see) that go into making tattoos stand the test of time. Lesson by Claudia Aguirre, animation by TOGETHER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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8:09

The sexual deception of orchids - Anne Gaskett

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2026/10/04

Check out the fascinating ways orchids trick insects into pollinating, using sexual deception, pheromones and mimicking the shapes of other plants. --Nearly 28,000 species of orchid grow all around the world, bearing every imaginable color, shape and pattern. There’s a cunning purpose behind these elaborate displays: many orchids trick insects into pollinating, sometimes even into having sex with them. How do they deploy these deceptive tactics? Anne Gaskett dives into the surprisingly complex ways

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6:31

Inside the ant colony - Deborah M. Gordon

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2026/10/04

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/inside-the-ant-colony-deborah-m-gordonAnts have one of the most complex social organizations in the animal kingdom; they live in structured colonies that contain different types of members who perform specific roles. Sound familiar? Deborah M. Gordon explains the way these incredible creatures mate, communicate and source food, shedding light on how their actions can mimic and inform our own behavior. Lesson by Deborah M. Gordon, animation by Steve Belfer

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6:31

Three ways the universe could end - Venus Keus

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2026/10/04

Our universe started with the Big Bang, but how will it end? Explore cosmologists’ three possible scenarios: the Big Crunch, the Big Freeze and the Big Rip.--We know about our universe’s past: the Big Bang theory predicts that all matter, time and space began about 14 billion years ago. And we know about the present: scientists’ observations of galaxies tell us that the universe is expanding at an accelerated rate. But what about the future? Do we know how our universe is going to end? Venus Keus

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5:03

How heavy is air? - Dan Quinn

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2026/10/04

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-heavy-is-air-dan-quinnUploaded 07-07-14Too often we think of air as empty space — but compared to a vacuum, air is actually pretty heavy. So, just how heavy is it? And if it's so heavy, why doesn't it crush us? Dan Quinn describes the fundamentals of air pressure and explains how it affects our bodies, the weather and the universe at large. Lesson by Dan Quinn, animation by Sandro Katamashvili. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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6:14

An unsung hero of the civil rights movement -...

TED-Ed ·

2026/10/04

Learn about the life of Bayard Rustin, a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, a gay rights activist, and one of Martin Luther King’s closest advisors.Uploaded 21-02-19--In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington to nearly a quarter million people. None of it would have been possible without the march’s chief organizer – a man named Bayard Rustin. Christina Greer details his life of advocacy as a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, and the

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5:21

The time value of money - German Nande

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2026/10/03

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-calculate-the-future-value-of-your-cash-german-nandeWe've all heard the phrase "Time is money." But what do these two things actually have to do with one another? German Nande explains the math behind interest rates, revealing the equation that will allow you to calculate the future value of your money (if you wisely put it in the bank, that is).Lesson by German Nande, animation by TED-Ed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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5:59

Why should you read sci-fi superstar Octavia E....

TED-Ed ·

2026/10/03

Explore the works of science fiction visionary Octavia E. Butler, whose novels, such as “Parable of the Sower,” influenced the growing popularity of Afrofuturism.--Much science fiction features white male heroes who blast aliens or become saviors of brown people. Octavia E. Butler knew she could tell a better story. She built stunning worlds rife with diverse characters, and brought nuance and depth to the representation of their experiences. Ayana Jamieson and Moya Bailey dive into the works of the

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5:23

What you might not know about the Declaration of...

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2026/10/03

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-you-might-not-know-about-the-declaration-of-independence-kenneth-c-davisIn June 1776, a little over a year after the start of the American Revolutionary War, the US Continental Congress huddled together in a hot room in Philadelphia to talk independence. Kenneth C. Davis dives into some of the lesser known facts about the process of writing the Declaration of Independence and questions one very controversial omission. Lesson by Kenneth C. Davis,

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5:09

Can you solve the jail break riddle? - Dan Finkel

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2026/10/03

You’re a bank robber trying to escape from jail. Can you solve the riddle to get past the fence to freedom?--Your timing made you and your partner infamous bank robbers. Now, you need to use that timing to break out of jail. Your partner is about to flash you a signal, and exactly 45 seconds later the electric fence circuit will short out. Then you notice that your watch is broken, and all you have are two 1-minute fuses in your pocket. Can you time your escape and get free? Dan Finkel shows

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6:28

A guide to the energy of the Earth - Joshua M. Sneideman

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2026/10/03

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-guide-to-the-energy-of-the-earth-joshua-m-sneidemanEnergy is neither created nor destroyed — and yet the global demand for it continues to increase. But where does energy come from, and where does it go? Joshua M. Sneideman examines the many ways in which energy cycles through our planet, from the sun to our food chain to electricity and beyond. Lesson by Joshua M. Sneideman, animation by Marc Christoforidis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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6:17

The chaotic brilliance of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat...

TED-Ed ·

2026/10/03

Learn about the life of American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, from his start as part of graffiti duo SAMO to his rise as an internationally renowned painter. --Like Beat writers who composed their work by shredding and reassembling scraps of writing, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat used similar techniques to remix his materials. Pulling in splintered anatomy, reimagined historical scenes and skulls, he repurposed present day experiences and art history into an inventive visual language. Jordana Moore

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7:58

How to speak monkey: The language of cotton-top...

TED-Ed ·

2026/10/02

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/do-you-speak-monkey-the-language-of-cotton-top-tamarins-anne-savageThe cotton-top tamarin is a very vocal monkey -- the species communicates using a sophisticated language of 38 distinct and grammatically structured calls! Anne Savage teaches a few of these chirps and whistles, taking us through a day in the life of Shakira the tamarin (using sounds pulled from the wild) as Shakira signals to her family, talks to her food and warns against potential

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6:39

The historic women’s suffrage march on Washington -...

TED-Ed ·

2026/10/02

Explore how the Women’s Suffrage Parade on Washington in 1913 helped women secure the right to vote in the United States through the 19th amendment. --On March 3, 1913, after months of strategic planning and controversy, thousands of women gathered in Washington D.C. for the Women’s Suffrage Parade -- the first mass protest for a woman’s right to vote. Michelle Mehrtens details how the march rejuvenated the fight for the 19th amendment. Lesson by Michelle Mehrtens, directed by WOW-HOW Studio.Sign up

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