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Latest episodes

You are your microbes - Karen Guillemin and Jessica Green

October 8, 2026 · 6 min

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/you-are-your-microbes-jessica-green-and-karen-guilleminFrom the microbes in our stomachs to the ones on our teeth, we are homes to millions of unique and diverse communities which help our bodies…
markers of a capable driver - Iseult Gillespie

October 8, 2026 · 7 min

Take a turn behind the wheel to discover 5 helpful and simple tips to improve your driving and build confidence in your skills.--As one of the agency’s best employees, you’ve been selected as a finalist to take on a new top-secret mission…
Why should you read Flannery O’Connor? - Iseult Gillespie

October 8, 2026 · 6 min

Find out why Flannery O’Connor, an American novelist, is known as a master of the grotesque in Southern Gothic literature.Uploaded 29-01-19--Flannery O’Connor scribbled tales of outcasts, intruders and misfits staged in the world she knew…
What actually triggers high cholesterol? - Hei Man Chan

October 8, 2026 · 10 min

Travel into the digestive system to learn about cholesterol, and find out what the difference is between LDL and HDL cholesterol.--In 1968, the American Heart Association made an announcement that would influence people’s diets for…
The legend of the brothers who outmaneuvered the demon queen - Malay Bera

October 8, 2026 · 7 min

Dig into the Bengali tale of brothers Neelkamal and Lalkamal, two princes seeking to end the reign of demons in their kingdom.--Achinpur was on the precipice of demonic takeover. A mysterious woman beguiled the king and infiltrated the…
Imaging at a trillion frames per second - Ramesh Raskar

October 8, 2026 · 14 min

Ramesh Raskar presents femto-photography, a new type of imaging so fast it visualizes the world one trillion frames per second, so detailed it shows light itself in motion. This technology may someday be used to build cameras that can look…
Which species would you remove? | Ada, Ep. 5

October 8, 2026 · 13 min

Ada imagines how eradicating invasive species would impact our ecosystems. Who decides which species, and how many are too many?--This is episode 5 of the animated series, “Ada.” This 5-episode narrative follows the young library assistant…
Why do cats have vertical pupils? - Emma Bryce

October 8, 2026 · 7 min

Dive into the incredible diversity of animal pupils, and how the different shapes indicate the animal’s role in an ecosystem.--Peering into the eyes of different animals, you’ll see some extraordinarily shaped pupils. House cats, for one…