What if you could know exactly how food or medication would impact your health -- before you put it in your body? Genomics researcher Jun Wang is working to develop digital doppelgangers for real people; they start with genetic code, but they'll also factor in other kinds of data as well, from food intake to sleep to data collected by a "smart t...

Xiaojun "Tom" Wang grew up in the Chinese province of Shanxi, the world's largest coal producer. Each year, more than a billion tons of coal are dug out of Shanxi's mountains, and the impacts are devastating — from massive landslides to damaged cultural sites and threats to human health. Wang illuminates the need for sustainable alternatives to ...

What can we learn from people with the genetics to get sick — who don't? With most inherited diseases, only some family members will develop the disease, while others who carry the same genetic risks dodge it. Stephen Friend suggests we start studying those family members who stay healthy. Hear about the Resilience Project, a massive effort to c...

Words are such powerful tool. While most of us do not realize its impact on self-growth, we keep those thorns that we obtained from the society, inside us, never bother of getting rid of them. Watch more to reflect how harmful this problem can be.

Johnny Weng discusses the negative impact of stereotypes on individuals and society. Using personal experiences and a survey of students, he reveals common negative stereotypes associated with different racial groups. Johnny argues that stereotypes unconsciously influence our thoughts and behavior, and that victims of negative stereotyping canno...

Jan Wong, an online strategist, youth advocate and founder of OpenMinds touches upon the growing privacy concerns among consumers as technology advances globally. He stresses how data privacy today is increasingly blurred amidst consumer behavior and integrated technological usage. His inquisitive mind questions whether tech titans out there hav...

The “traditional” workforce model is already a relic of the past for many reasons - from pursuing a healthy work-life balance to skills-matching in the constantly evolving job market - that have only been accentuated by the pandemic. Speakers Jessica Charlsen and Jina Hwang Picarella, Ph.D., are the founders of Job Share Connect - an organizat...

The key to stay motivated is: Emotimeter. Watch to learn more.

Jenna and Clarissa have a dream. They hope to save lives and make the world a better place by developing the affordable artificial skin.