With birth rates falling, the worldwide human population is getting older and smaller. According to traditional thinking, this spells a future of labor shortages, bankrupt social security systems and overall economic collapse. Before you panic…

Fifteen years ago, Uruguay was experiencing an energy crisis brought on by its reliance on fossil fuels; today, the nation produces 98 percent of its electricity from renewable sources (and even exports extra energy to…

Physician-scientist Anna Greka investigates the world’s rarest genetic diseases, decoding the secrets of our cells through “molecular detective work.” She explains how her team is using new, advanced technology to solve decades-old medical mysteries —…

“Why does a vibrator make us uncomfortable, but Viagra does not?” asks cognitive-behavioral coach Robin Buckley. Sharing her own personal story of empowering her teenage daughter to explore the power of pleasure, Buckley encourages parents…

You’ve probably heard of CRISPR, the revolutionary technology that allows us to edit the DNA in living organisms. Biochemist and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Jennifer Doudna earned the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking work in…

Chances are you will have many jobs over the course of your career, but how do you prepare for the ones that don’t even exist yet? Education and workforce strategist Michelle R. Weise offers practical…

Ever think you’d hear Sandra Bullock, Britney Spears and Dolly Parton in one TED Talk? Here they are, courtesy of “Saturday Night Live” star Melissa Villaseñor. She shares the life lessons of a comedian —…

The word “sustainability” gets thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually mean for humanity to be sustainable? Environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie digs into the numbers behind human progress across centuries,…

Your favorite pair of jeans — the ones you refuse to throw out — are actually a part of a global climate solution, says fashion entrepreneur Josephine Philips. When you value your existing clothes instead…

Have a great idea but sure how to sell it? Investor and teacher Mar Hershenson has you covered. Whether it’s sharing a new product with a client or vying for a promotion, these three steps…