What if super strength wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it scientifically possible to be super strong? In this series, Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just how scientifically realistic they can be to us mere mortals. [Directed by Cognitive Media, narrated by James Arnold Taylor].

What if invisibility wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it scientifically possible to be invisible? In this series Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just how scientifically realistic they can be to us mere mortals. [Directed by Cognitive Media, narrated by James Arnold Taylor].

What if human flight wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it scientifically possible to fly? In this series Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just how scientifically realistic they can be to us mere mortals. [Directed by Cognitive Media, narrated by James Arnold Taylor].

What if super speed wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it scientifically possible to be super speed? In this series Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just how scientifically realistic they can be to us mere mortals. [Directed by Cognitive Media, narrated by James Arnold Taylor].

What if manipulating body mass wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it scientifically possible to manipulate your body mass? In this series Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just how scientifically realistic they can be to us mere mortals. [Directed by Cognitive Media, narrated by James Arnold Taylor].

What if immortality wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it scientifically possible to be immortal? In this series Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just how scientifically realistic they can be to us mere mortals. [Directed by Cognitive Media, narrated by James Arnold Taylor].

Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In this profound, poetic talk, author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing -- or the place where joy and sorrow meet -- as a gateway to creativity, connection and love. Accompanied by the splendid sounds of violinist Min Kym, Cai...

We can all play a role in the climate movement by tapping into our skills, resources and networks in ways that bring us satisfaction, says climate leader Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. She suggests drawing a Venn diagram to map these questions: What are you good at? What is the work that needs doing? And what brings you joy? Where your answers interse...

"Anything that is worth pursuing is going to require us to suffer, just a little bit," says surf photographer Chris Burkard, as he explains his obsession with the coldest, choppiest, most isolated beaches on earth. With jawdropping photos and stories of places few humans have ever seen -- much less surfed -- he draws us into his "personal crusad...

When was the last time you optimized something? Perhaps you've been engaging proactively? Are you strategically evolving a market in real-time? Any idea what any of that means? Thea Knight is on a crusade to kill the jargon that is strangling our conversations. She explains how we can be more "intentional" about our words - so we can start to ac...

Movement artists Jon Boogz and Lil Buck debut "Honor thy mother," a delicate, powerful performance of spoken word, violin and dance that draws on the tormented relationship between nature and humanity.

Soybeans have been cultivated in Asia for thousands of years, and have since spread across the globe. Today, soy is in so many foods that most people consume it every day without even knowing it. So, what makes soybeans so versatile? And is our global obsession healthy or harmful? Francesca Bot explores why this single plant is used in everythin...

Starting a new job can be really scary, but it doesn't have to be. Here's what career navigation expert Gorick Ng says are the keys to making a great first impression, plus what you can do to ensure your new workplace is a great fit long term.

In her Auntie An-mei's home, Jing-Mei reluctantly takes her seat at the eastern corner of the mahjong table. At the north, south and west corners are her aunties, long-time members of the Joy Luck Club. This gathering is the point of departure for a series of interconnected vignettes in Amy Tan's debut novel. Sheila Marie Orfano explores why the...

Set in a small town in India, "The God of Small Things" revolves around fraternal twins Rahel and Estha, who are separated for 23 years after the fateful hours in which their cousin drowns, their mother's affair is revealed, and her lover is murdered. The book is set at the point of the twins' reunion and confronts the social mores of India. Lau...

Businesses need to stop cutting labor costs and start investing in people, says social impact investor Warren Valdmanis. In this perspective-shifting talk, he breaks down the essential ingredients of a "good" job -- which is more than just the size of a paycheck -- and shares why they're key to building great companies.

"Do what you love" is often terrible advice. Instead of taking the job that will make you happiest, look for the one where you'll learn the most. (Audio only)

Flying through the sky... shaking buildings... being invisible... insane super powers possessed by many leading superheroes. Joy Lin, an award-winning educator in Austin, Texas and TED-Ed contributor, began thinking: Could we use superheroes featured in some of today's most popular comics and animated movies to get our kids more interested in sc...

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Taking the history of Guilin rice noodles as an entry point, the author starts a special study on the history of rice noodles, a local snack in China. Rice noodles are popular in southern China, but no one had thought to investigate the origins of the delicacy before. It turns out that rice noodles originated from...

Linh wants to inform the audience about the need to excel in our world. She wants to convince the audience how it is necessary to try and improve in different areas of learning or just yourself generally. Linh intends to share the idea that you should push yourself to push yourself. She wants to explain how it is critical to shine. Linh wants ev...

Being a scientist is something anyone can do. Reading novels and playing games can also contribute to science.

比起黑猩猩与人猿，人们对同为濒危灵长动物的眼镜食叶猴的关注非常有限，自然也不了解食叶猴正因人类非法喂养与栖息地被瓜分，其生存形态遭破坏。身为食叶猴保育计划主持人的叶茹琳，为了保育食叶猴，除了到森林实地考察外，也策划户外导览，让民众认识食叶猴也教育群众，人类与动物共存的重要性。 Compared to chimpanzees and orangutans, white-eyed langurs are a much lesser known species of endangered primates, consequently most people do not understand that white-eyed langurs' natural habitat has been...

El cáncer amenaza la vida pero también puede alimentar la esperanza. Convertir la tragedia del cáncer de mama en una oportunidad para que muchas mujeres salven su vida gracias a la detección temprana y mantengan vivo su sueño de ser madres a pesar del cáncer, ha sido toda una aventura.