The clean energy transition has a major blind spot, says energy equity expert Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha: it ignores millions of people without access to energy. Highlighting grassroots women’s organizations leading the charge towards universal access,…

In this urgent conversation, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer joins TED’s Helen Walters to discuss the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and its profound implications for American…

Why have we not yet found proof of alien life? According to astrophysicist Avi Loeb, we simply haven’t dedicated the proper resources. Diving into unidentified phenomena such as the Oumuamua asteroid, he explores his scientific…

Misunderstandings between you and your loved ones will happen — it’s what you do next that matters most, says marriage and family therapist Lambers Fisher. Drawing on his work helping couples and relatives work through…

How does language shape our politics? Journalist Isaac Saul explores how subtle word choices can inhibit productive dialogue about significant issues — and shows how small (but important) changes can help us all have better…

“You can write a song and you can not tell the truth, but your song will suck,” says pop star Kesha. So what’s the secret to making a great pop song? She explains the special…

To transition to clean energy and green technology like electric cars, the world needs massive amounts of essential minerals. Environmental peacemaker Saleem Ali explains the conflicts already arising between countries rushing to mine and extract…

“While language models may help generate new ideas, they cannot attack the hard part of science, which is simulating the necessary physics,” says AI professor Anima Anandkumar. She explains how her team developed neural operators…

Farm labor is hot, backbreaking and dangerous work. To protect workers from extreme heat and workplace exploitation, farmworker Gerardo Reyes Chávez has teamed up with farm manager Jon Esformes for a unique partnership. Learn how…

“Life is an endless sushi conveyor belt of things that are going to test you and teach you at the same time,” says writer Laurel Braitman. Exploring the relationship between bravery and fear, she shares…