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7 talks from parents facing difficult circumstances with bravery
A backstage shot of the D’Angelos—mom Francesca, son Mario and father Roberto—as they receive applause following their talk at TEDGlobal 2013. Photo: Ryan Lash Francesca Fedeli had a hard pregnancy....
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New playlist: TED under 20
They might not be old enough to rent a car solo or to order a glass of wine, but they certainly have what it takes to deliver a fascinating talk on a bold idea. In this playlist, we highlight...
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The one rule in Jack Andraka’s basement laboratory—don’t burn the house down
A stark contrast on last night’s episode of 60 Minutes: veteran journalist Morley Safer, age 81, interviewing Jack Andraka, age 16, who has developed a promising new test for pancreatic cancer. Jack...
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Songs, poems, a miniature TED: Some incredible TEDYouth applications
TEDYouth “The Spark” is about to ignite. The annual conference for middle and high school students will take place this Saturday in New Orleans, with 400 teens from across the region gathering to...
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What I’d tell my teenage self: Life and career advice from the TED staff
The scene at TEDYouth in 2012. The theme this year is “The Spark.” Photo: Ryan Lash Four hundred middle and high school students will fill the TEDYouth auditorium this Saturday – and many of them will...
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10 inspiring talks from TEDYouth
A student from the audience introduces a speaker at TEDYouth 2012, themed “Just like school … not.” Photo: Ryan Lash What conference, besides TEDYouth, could bring together an elephant communication...
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How whales make sounds, the history of Southern BBQ and the case for building...
By Kate Torgovnick and Thu-Huong Ha TEDYouth is like a typical TED Conference — with its hair let down. The talks are shorter, less formal and, well, a whole lot of fun. This year’s conference was held...
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Sweaty teachers, storm-chasing and a surprise appearance from Ashton Kutcher:...
By Thu-Huong Ha and Kate Torgovnick The morning session of TEDYouth “The Spark” was incredible. But in many ways it was just an appetizer. In the afternoon, Sessions 2 and 3 delivered talks on topics...
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Ashton Kutcher on being a “magnificent failure”: A Q&A at TEDYouth
To close out TEDYouth, Ashton Kutcher gave a talk on failure. The kids in the audience had no idea he’d be stepping on the stage; his appearance caused quite a commotion. Photo: Ryan Lash “I am a...
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TEDYouth, in pictures: What happens when 400 middle + high school students...
A TEDYouth attendee on the edge of his beanbag chair. Photo: Ryan Lash TEDYouth 2013 was a blast. In session 1, Suzanne Simard taught us about the familial relationships of trees. In session 2, Maya...
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On nature versus nature: A neuroscientist knee-deep in diapers reflects
By Daniel Colón-Ramos I could not have designed a better experiment if I had tried. I am a neuroscientist and I am the father of two-year old triplets—two identical and one fraternal. As a professor...
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Let’s talk about sex: Highlights from our chat with John Bohannon and Carl Flink
“The birds and the bees” and “the facts of life.” These are the terms adults have come up with when it comes to talking to kids about sex. At TED2012, writer John Bohannon showed dismay at the fact...
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The evocative world of the six-word memoir: A Q&A with new TED ebook author...
Pause for a moment and imagine the grand, confusing and ultimately exhilarating drama that is the sweep of your life. Think you can summarize it into a half-dozen carefully crafted words? Larry Smith...
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10 great children’s books destined to become classics
Jarrett J. Krosoczka — the man behind the Lunch Lady crime-fighting graphic novel series — credits his imagination with saving his life. In today’s talk, given at TEDxHampshireCollege, Krosoczka shares...
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New playlist: TED for kids
TED playlists are collections of talks around a topic, built for you in a thoughtful sequence to illuminate ideas in context. This weekend, a new playlist is available: TED for kids. Not at all TED...
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The high schooler who invented a promising test for pancreatic cancer: A Q&A...
Jack Andraka is not your typical teenager. The soon-to-be high school junior spends his free time in the science lab concocting better, cheaper ways to spot disease. One such project — a test for the...
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8 talks about harnessing the power of bacteria for good
Teen scientists Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao share an incredible use of bacteria — for breaking down the pthalates in plastic. Photo: James Duncan Davidson When you think of bacteria, the word ‘heroic’...
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At a babysitting service, TED Talk Tuesday changes the way business is done
It’s TED Talk Tuesday time at Sitters Studio in midtown Manhattan. This weekly tradition is a vital part of the office culture. Photo: Ryan Lash It’s 1pm at Sitters Studio, and seven people are...
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What happens when 5th graders run the classroom: A SOLE in action
Two students in Mr. J’s class laugh as they teach themselves about Mercy Otis Warren and the American Revolution. Photo: Natasha Scripture Eleven-year-olds running a classroom? That could sound...
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One mother’s nightly learning ritual with her son
Mom Erin Freschi and her son Sawyer, 8, watch TED Talks together at night and the rest of the family has started joining in too. Scroll down for Erin and Sawyer’s top 10 picks to watch together. Photo:...
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