How to measure the planet’s heartbeat | Yadvinder Malhi
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Ecosystem scientist Yadvinder Malhi takes us on a jaw-dropping journey through the hidden flows of energy that make life on Earth tick. From sun-soaked forests to tropical islands, he shows how his team measures the vibrancy of ecosystems across the world. This complex web of energy isn’t just nature’s masterpiece, he says — it’s a lifeline for all of us that call this planet home.
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What if you could talk to your favorite character in a movie? | Christoph Lassner
14:51| Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Imagine watching a movie where the main character turns, looks right at you and asks what to do next. That’s the future of entertainment that AI engineer Christoph Lassner envisions, featuring interactive, AI-powered stories that you don’t just watch but also help create. He unpacks what this could mean for storytelling, imagining a world in which creators use generative AI to set the scene — and then let viewers take control of the rest.
- The surprising science of adolescent brains | Jennifer Pfeifer
16:21| Monday, October 27, 2025
Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens — including puberty, hormones and the impact of social media on mental health — and shows how to support kids during this period of growth and possibility.
- TED Talks Daily Book Club: You are not alone in your loneliness | Jonny Sun (re-release)
12:17| Sunday, October 26, 2025
Being open and vulnerable with your loneliness, sadness and fear can help you find comfort and feel less alone, says writer and artist Jonny Sun. In an honest talk filled with his signature illustrations, Sun shares how telling stories about feeling like an outsider helped him tap into an unexpected community and find a tiny sliver of light in the darkness.
- Give yourself permission to be creative | Ethan Hawke (re-release)
09:45| Saturday, October 25, 2025
Reflecting on moments that shaped his life, actor Ethan Hawke examines how courageous expression promotes healing and connection with one another — and invites you to discover your own unabashed creativity. “There is no path till you walk it,” he says.
- How satellites are supporting farmers across Africa | Catherine Nakalembe
33:38| Friday, October 24, 2025
More than 8,000 satellites orbit Earth, taking photos every day. Food security specialist and TED Fellow Catherine Nakalembe shows how she uses this imagery to help smallholder farmers across Africa prepare for floods,
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