Neuroscientist Greg Gage takes sophisticated equipment used to study the brain out of graduate-level labs and brings them to middle- and high-school classrooms (and, sometimes, to the TED stage.) Prepare to be amazed as he hooks up the Mimosa pudica, a plant whose leaves close when touched, and the Venus flytrap to an EKG to show us how plants use electrical signals to convey information, prompt movement and even count.

Originally from Severna Park, Maryland, Bailey is now studying International Relations at Carleton College. In addition to studying, she is also one of six e...

Head of Catholic Relief Services Karel Zalenka spoke to Harry Smith about the huge challenges faced by aid organizations in Haiti.

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. You can train your mind to do what you want it to. Collaboration wi...

Between the ages of 25 and 35 many women are making important decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. You may be focussed on pursuing your career...

Gabriel Gatehouse aboard a rescue ship on the risks desperate migrants are prepared to take reach Europe Follow @BBCNewsnight on Twitter https://twitter.com/...

Jeff Lieberman, an MIT-trained artist, scientist and engineer, makes a scientific argument for mystical experience. He asks us to challenge our perception of...