3 Commonly Missed Diseases - A Doctor's Take
The medical system isn't perfect, and some rare medical cases are often misdiagnosed. Which conditions are these? Here's a doctor's take on this question.
What is Asthma? This Ted-Ed Talk Reveals All
300 million people suffer from asthma, but what causes it, and how is it deadly? Find out in this revealing Ted-Ed talk.
Should We Throw Away Spotty Fruit & Veg? TED-ED Reveals
The US food industry is responsible for wasting some $30 billion of fruit & veg a year. But can this be avoided? Is it better that we don't need blemished food?
Why Does Aging Vary Greatly Between Animals? Find Out Here
In this short Ted-Ed animation, Joao Pedro Magalhaes explains why the pace of aging varies greatly between animals.
This Enlightening Video Sheds Light on How Teeth Evolved
Have you ever wondered how your teeth evolved? If so, this informative TED-Ed video will answer all your questions!
Where Did the World’s Brightest Gemstones Get Their Color?
In this TED-Ed video, Jeff Dekofsky teaches us how gemstones are formed and where the most beautiful ones get their color
Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" are Much More Than Just Music
In this TED-Ed video, Betsy Schwarm explains just why it is that you should listen to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons."
Why Do Animals Play Dead? Some Surprising Answers!
Ever wondered why animals play dead? If so, you're in for a treat as all is revealed in this informative TED-Ed video.
Do We All Carry a 'Cancer Gene'? What Can Be Done.
In this informative TED-Ed video, Michael Windelspecht explains how we all carry a cancer gene.
This Video Shows You a Different Way to Look at the World
You’ve heard of the fourth dimension but do you know what it is? This TED-Ed video helps uncover a bit of the mystery.
How Does Cancer Spread? Find Out Here!
If you have ever wondered how cancer spreads through the body, this TED-Ed video will reveal all.
Ever Wondered How Binary Code Works? Wonder No More!
In this informative TED-Ed video, José Américo N. L. F. de Freitas explains how binary code works.Take a look!
What Makes Your Muscles Grow? Find Out Here!
In this TED-Ed video, Jeffrey Siegel illustrates how a good mix of nutrition, sleep, and exercise hells to keep your muscles as big and as strong as possible.
Ever Wondered How and Why Whales Sing? Well Wonder No More
In this fantastically animated TED-Ed video, Stephanie Sardelis decodes the evocative melodies composed by whales.
Why Do We Sometimes Hallucinate? Find Out Here!
In this informative TED-Ed video, Elizabeth Cox details the science of hallucinations.
The Inner Workings of How Your Mind Identifies Beauty!
Ever wondered what it is that makes something look beautiful to you? If so, you're about to find out right now in this enlightening TED-Ed video.
This is How Poisonous Animals Avoid Poisoning Themselves!
Thousands of animal species use toxic chemicals to protect themselves from predators, but how do these animals survive their own poison? Find out here!
What is Your Consciousness? A Remarkable Video...
This video by Ted-ed searches to explain the origin of consciousness as well as what is consciousness.
This is How You Can Tame Your Wandering Brain
External and internal distractions diminish our attention’s power, but some simple techniques can boost it. Find out more with this informative TED-Ed video.
Ever Wondered How Hormones Work? Well, Wonder No More!
Ever wondered how hormones work? Well, wonder no more as this informative TED-Ed video explains all!
Ever Wondered How Hormones Work? Well, Wonder No More...
This Man Became an Entrepreneur at 66! Here's How!
In this inspirational TED-Ed video, Paul Tasner shares his story about how he became an entrepreneur at the age of 66.
What Causes Body Odor? All is Revealed Here!
In this informative TED-Ed video, Mel Rosenburg dives head first into the stinky science of body odor.
Ever Wondered Where Math Symbols Come From? Find Out Here!
Have you ever wondered where math symbols originated from? If so, all your questions will be answered in this informative TED-Ed video.
What Makes Us Age? This Enlightening Talk Explains All!
What makes our skin wrinkle, our immune systems weaken, and our hair turn white? This engaging TED-Ed video explains all!
How Do Brain Scans Work? All Is Revealed Here!
How do we study living brains without harming their owners? In this TED-Ed video, Elizabther Waters and John Borghi explains how PETs, EEGs, and fMRIs work.
This is How the World's Very First Subway Was Built!
Ever wondered how the world's very first subway system was built? This TED-Ed video reveals all!
Can You Solve This Tricky 'Virus Riddle'?
In this TED-Ed riddle a deadly virus has escaped in the lab and could cause serious damage if it gets out. Can you contain it? If not, Lisa Winer shows how.
This Technology Could Help Us Get More Deep Sleep!
In this informative TED-Ed video, Dan Gartenberg talks about the brain benefits of deep sleep and how we can get more of it!
This Has Got to be The Most Stunning House in the US!
This stunning home in Oregon, created and designed by Ed Bemis and some local artists, is one of the most beautiful houses in the US! Take a tour inside!
Could Planting Trillions of Trees Really Help the Planet?
Our planet actually has enough and more space for a trillion trees, but what would happen if we were to plant them?
This Old Man's Last Words Were Hilarious (Except for Him)!
When old Ed is about to pop his clogs, he starts to look back on a big decision he made long ago...
Why Do We Need a Flu Shot Every Year? Find Out Here!
Ever wondered why you need a flu shot every year? Well, this TED-Ed video has the answers you've been looking for!
You Could Have a Lost Ghost Twin
Learn about another wonder of the mysterious world of genetics - chimerism.
Fascinating: A Brief History of Cheese!
This Ted Ed video gives us an animated look at the history of cheese.
Are There Universal Expressions of Emotion? Find Out Here!
Do facial expressions look the same and communicate the same meaning wherever you are in the world? Find out here!
What Causes Constipation? Find Out Here...
What's behind constipation? This informative TED-Ed video sheds some light on the matter!
How Do Plants Protect Themselves? All is Revealed Here!
Ever wondered how plants defend themselves? Well, this educational TED-Ed video has all the answers.
The Real Cause of Stomach Ulcers Will Surprise You!
It’s a common misconception that stomach ulcers are caused by emotional upsets, spicy food, or psychological distress. But this is not the case...
What Causes Headaches? All Is Revealed Here!
In this informative TED-Ed video, Dan Kwartler shares what we know and don’t know about headaches!
The Rise and Fall of the Mongol Empire
The story of an empire so vast and so powerful, it still leaves signs of its passing thousands of years later.
How Exactly Do We Hear? All is Revealed Here!
In this informative TED-Ed video, Douglas L. Oliver explains the complete science behind hearing.
The Science of Skin: This is All You Need to Know!
Apart from keeping your organs in, what else does your skin do? All is revealed in this informative TED-Ed video.
Life Isn't All About Being Happy. This Is Why!
As this video is about to reveal to you, there's more to life than being happy!
Itchy? This Might Be Why...
Do you suffer from itches? Of course, we all do! Do you want to scratch right now? Probably. But instead why not learn the science behind why we itch?!
A Heartfelt Message from Jane Goodall on the Environment
Listen to this beautiful and inspiring story about the current pandemic narrated by world-famous Jane Goodall herself!
In This Scholars Quest For Purity, He Almost Lost His Soul
Follow the journey of one ancient scholar determined to find absolute purity for his soul, and the cost at which his lessons must be learned
Ever Wondered How Others Live? Well Wonder No More!
In this highly informative and interesting TED-Ed video, Anna Rosling Rönnlund explains the power of data visualization to show how others live.
What Would Happen to Our Bodies if We Didn't Drink Water?
Watch: What role does water play in our body and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy?
There is Another Network Within the Internet, Hidden...
A look at some of the secrets behind the global network
Is Teleportation Possible or Just Sci-Fi Pipe Dreams?
Teleportation is a mainstay of science fiction, but is it actually scientifically feasible?
If You Want a Good Laugh, Rodney Dangerfield is Your Man!
In this clip, the great comedian Rodney Dangerfield entertains the crowd with his brilliant sense of humor. Enjoy!
Why Do We Snore? - Educational!
Snoring may seem funny or harmless at first, can it is often a sign of something more dangerous going on while you sleep.
Why Are We So Susceptible to Misinformation?
It turns out that people are wired to believe certain misconceptions rather than see the whole picture... but why is that?
IMPORTANT: How to Spot a Pyramid Scheme
Pyramid schemes are a hole many have fallen into, how can you spot it right away?
Great Art Created with Nothing but Scissors!
The Incredible Scissor Art of Hina Aoyama...
The Bone Wars - History’s Most Notorious Scientific Feud
The Bone Wars is the most notorious scientific feud in history. It all began when two scientists decided to compete in their discovery of dinosaur fossils.
Important: How Do Viruses Transfer From Animals to People?
How do viruses move from animal bodies, so different to our own, into the human body? This video will explain it all perfectly.
Can Loud Music Really Damage Your Hearing?
Have you ever been to a loud concert or gathering and felt that it affected your hearing? You're not imagining it...
Fascinating Science - How Ultrasound Works
What links bats, the navy, and baby images? Why ultrasound, of course!
The Signs That a Pandemic Is Over
If you're feeling a bit confused about the current pandemic, this video sheds light on how this situation should be handled and how to tell when it's over.
History’s First Author Is Largely Unknown, Who WAS She?
Meet the First Author in History - Enheduanna, an ancient Sumerian high priestess with a tragic and heroic life story...
A Fascinating Video Helps You Understand the Science of Skin
A fascinating video explaining how our skin came to take on so many different hues.
The World's MOST Painful Insect Sting...
The honeybee, the tarantula hawk wasp, and the bullet ant... One of these three insects possesses the most painful sting in the world.
How The Brooklyn Bridge Narrowly Escaped Never Being Built
Learn about the fascinating, but equally tragic history of the construction of Brooklyn Bridge in this engaging and educational video
The Art Dealer Who Had to Prove His Paintings Are...Fake?
Learn about one of the strangest trials in history, that of the Dutch art forger Han van Meegeren and his dubious relations with the Nazis
WHO AM I? How to Answer the Biggest Question
WHO AM I? An amazing explanation
This Video Taught Me All I Needed to Know About Memory
Have you ever wondered how memories form and are stored, or why some get lost, while others remain forever?
The Operating System of Life
Dive deep into the cells of our body and be amazed at the incredible work they do!
These People Made History, But Never Made It to Fame
Discover the people who made history but never made it to the headlines.
Friendship Messes With Your Brain, But in a Good Way...
How is it possible for your friends to understand you so well? It's almost as if they can read your mind...
Why Is Pneumonia So Dangerous?
Why is it so hard to fight this deadly disease, and what makes it so lethal?
An Interview With a Vampire - Fascinating!
The Story of Vampires...
Curious About Your Ancestry? This is How DNA Testing Works
This video dives deep into the very essence of people to determine what DNA Testing actually reveals about our ancestry
Antidepressants: What Are They and How Do They Work?
The discovery of antidepressants involves a few lucky accidents and clever observations... click here to find out more.
Bananas Have a Dark History You Didn’t Know...
This video tells the surprisingly fascinating history of bananas and how they impacted international relationships.
Does Weed Smoking Damage Our Brain?
Watch this video explaining the issue of smoking weed and its possible effect on the brain.
The Long History of the World’s Oldest Hot Beverage
While tea was invented in China, it has spread to all corners of the world, becoming a staple everywhere it was introduced.
Ever Wondered About How Our Minds Retain and Lose Memories?
Ever wondered why you can remember something from 20 years ago, but have difficulty remembering what you had for lunch the other day? Learn why here.
What Does it Mean to Have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
If you think you know what having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder means, think again...
Classic Poetry Illustrated: Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll
This poem is one of the most outstanding and special in the entirety of the English language. Listen to a beautiful reading of it right now...
Fascinating! Discover the Smallest Thing in the Universe
Jonathan Butterworth explains the Standard Model theory and how it helps us understand the world we live in. Take a look:
The Story of the Most Mysterious Book Ever
The most mysterious book in the world has beautiful illustrations - but no one can figure out what it says!
Why Do Humans Value Ownership So Much?
Our since of ownership develops early – but why? Watch this explanation to why humans get so attached to their things.
Amazing! These Birds Can Help Us Solve Crimes!
Vultures symbolize death, but can they actually help the living catch criminals? Find out here!
The World’s First Empire Rose From a Dry Desert
Long before the Ancient Greeks and Romans, there was the Sumerian Empire. How did the world's first empire rise in seemingly impossible conditions?
An Open Door to Solitude - Beautiful!
A beautiful video and story of a man taking time for real solitude, something we've all forgotten about.
What’s the Difference Between Depression and Sadness?
A video describing clinical depression, its attributes and how to help depressive individuals.
The Wondrous World and History of Microcars
Learn about the history of the microcar, the tiny little vehicle that is currently having a comeback!
Why Do Bats Never Get Sick?
Bats are really special little creatures. For example, bats don't get sick... at least not in the way all animals and humans do.
The Myth of Jason and the Argonauts
The famous Greek myth of Jason and his Argonauts searching for the golden fleece.
Can You Solve the Famous Bridge Riddle?
Have you got an analytical mind to work out a solution for the bridge riddle as quickly as you can?
Why Do We Get Hangovers?
Every time you get a hangover, this is what is happening inside your body...
What Makes Opioid Addiction So Difficult to Fight?
Learn about the opioid crisis and why it's so difficult to stop it from famous historian and writer Mike Davis.
The History of IQ Tests Has a Dark Side
This video offers an interesting recount of the rather dark history of IQ tests and the levels of their accuracy.
Who's Most At Risk of Colon Cancer? Find Out Here!
Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer and deaths in the world. So who’s most at risk? How can it be screened? Find out here!
Did Any Human Culture Ever Seriously Practice Cannibalism?
Human history is rife with tales and rumors of man-eating, but how common was this practice in reality?
Why Is Meningitis So Dangerous to Us?
Meningitis is one of the most terrifying diseases out there, but why is that?
What Languages Can Teach Us About Our Ancient Ancestors
Why do related languages grow apart, and how can we retrace their history?
Why a Ventilator Can Save a Person’s Life
Why exactly are ventilators so important for Covid-19 patients and those with other lung issues, and how do these contraptions even work?