Where did the Moon come from?

"We questioned everything: What is a planet? When is a planet no longer a planet anymore?" Read online

This week on TED.com March 16, 2019

Talk of the week Sarah T. Stewart: Where did the Moon come from? A new theory 11:10 minutes · Filmed Feb 2019 · Posted Mar 2019 · TED Salon U.S. Air Force The Earth and Moon are like identical twins, made up of the exact same materials -- which is really strange, since no other celestial bodies we know of share this kind of chemical relationship. What's responsible for this special connection? Looking for an answer, planetary scientist and MacArthur genius Sarah T. Stewart discovered a new kind of astronomical object -- a synestia -- and a new way to solve the mystery of the Moon. Watch now »

Playlist of the week Surprisingly fun TED Talks (7 talks) A delightful selection of TED Talks that may disarm you with their charm — and even make you laugh. Watch » Total run time 1:32:57

This week's new TED Talks Viral beatboxer Tom Thum has an orchestra in his mouth, but how does he make all those sounds? Get an up-close-and-personal look as laryngeal surgeon Matthew Broadhurst sticks a camera down Thum's throat while he creates a mind-boggling array of noises. Note: this hilarious, somewhat stomach-churning talk and performance is not for the squeamish! Watch » Social psychologist Thomas Curran explores how the pressure to be perfect -- in our social media feeds, in school, at work -- is driving a rise in mental illness, especially among young people. Learn more about the causes of this phenomenon and how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection. Watch » How would you prefer to spend the last years of your life: in a sterile, hospital-like institution or in a village with a supermarket, pub, theater and park? The answer seems obvious now, but when Yvonne van Amerongen helped develop the groundbreaking Hogeweyk dementia care center in Amsterdam 25 years ago, it was seen as a risky break from tradition. Get a glimpse at a reimagined nursing home based on freedom, meaning and social life. Watch » AI algorithms make important decisions about you all the time -- like how much you should pay for car insurance or whether or not you get that job interview. But what happens when these machines are built with human bias coded into their systems? Technologist Kriti Sharma explores how the lack of diversity in tech is creeping into our AI, offering three ways we can start making more ethical algorithms. Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com What if you combined a nursing home and a childcare center? How Singapore is rebuilding the bonds between generations. Read more » 5 irrational thinking patterns that could be dragging you down — and how to start challenging and changing them. Read more » Sorry to bother you, but do you say “sorry” too much? What to say instead. Read more »

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New podcast episode: WorkLife with Adam Grant Become friends with your rivals: Having a professional rival sounds irritating, but friendly competition can push you to do your best work. Learn how to turn your rivals into friends on this week's episode of WorkLife with Adam Grant, featuring conversations with Olympic skiers, elite marathoners, and ... food truck vendors. Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.

TED Radio Hour: don't fear math Why do many of us hate, even fear math? Why are we convinced we're bad at it? This hour, TED speakers explore the myths we tell ourselves ... and how changing our approach can unlock the beauty of math. Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

 

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