By TedEd Get to know the life of enigmatic poet and writer Fernando Pessoa, who wrote not as himself but as other people he invented. On November 30th, 1935, dozens of writers passed away. They came from different backgrounds, espoused divergent beliefs, and wrote in… Read More »These 70 writers were all the same person
By TedEd Dig into common mistakes that tree-planting programs make, and explore strategies that can successfully re-green the planet. In fighting climate change, few solutions are discussed more than planting lots and lots of trees. It sounds simple enough: trees absorb CO2 from the atmosphere,… Read More »Does planting trees actually cool the planet?
By TedEd In the United States, it’s estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience: staying awake can cause serious bodily harm. Claudia Aguirre shows what happens to your body and brain when… Read More »What would happen if you didn’t sleep?
By Salome Gangire Dominic Kulani, 48, of Fred Village in the area of Traditional Authority Chekucheku was an unrepentant charcoal producer in his community, having indulged in the business for 15 years to sustain his family of six. Dominic narrates how adamant he used to… Read More »Embracing community initiatives to conserve nature
By TedEd How does memory work? And how does… un-memory work? Our brain does a lot of remembering and forgetting every day, so you should probably make room for some information on how it works. You’ll also get to meet some people who can’t make… Read More »Why do We Forget – How Your Memory Works
By TedEd Explore the common scientific theories about why humans laugh, and how this universal behavior evolved. Isn’t it odd that, when something’s funny, you might show your teeth, change your breathing, become weak and achy in some places, and maybe even cry? In other… Read More »The science of laughter
By TedEd Dig into the science of how microwave ovens use electromagnetic waves to heat your food, and what you should avoid cooking in them. In 1945, engineer Percy Spencer was standing near a RADAR device that produced high-intensity microwaves and noticed that his candy… Read More »Why can’t you put metal in a microwave?
TedEd Romantic chemistry is all about warm, gooey feelings that gush from the deepest depths of the heart…right? Not quite. Actually, the real boss behind attraction is your brain, which runs through a very quick, very complex series of calculations when assessing a potential partner.… Read More »The science of attraction
By Austine Patrice Kachilika Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V has admonished forestry officials in Mzimba for failing to check deforestation and encroachment of forest reserves in the district. Speaking Monday during the launch of Mzimba Heritage Association (MZIHA) tree planting season, M’mbelwa V said some forestry… Read More »Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V faults forestry officers over deforestation in Mzimba
TedEd Water is essentially everywhere in our world, and the average human is composed of between 55 and 60% water. So what role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy? Mia Nacamulli details the… Read More »What would happen if you didn’t drink water?