What ocean microbes reveal about the changing climate | Angelicque White
When the ocean changes, the planet changes -- and it all starts with microbes, says biological oceanographer Angelicque White. Backed by decades of data, White shares how scientists use these ancient ...
24 Tammi 202012min
Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you? | Erin Sullivan
When we witness something amazing, many of us instinctively pull out our phones and snap pictures. Is this obsession with photographing everything impacting our experiences? In a meditative talk, Erin...
23 Tammi 20208min
A personal health coach for those living with chronic diseases | Priscilla Pemu
There's no shortage of resources to help people change their health behaviors -- but far too often, these resources aren't accessible in underserved communities, says physician Priscilla Pemu. Enter "...
22 Tammi 20207min
Are indoor vertical farms the future of agriculture? | Stuart Oda
By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 9.8 billion. How are we going to feed everyone? Investment-banker-turned-farmer Stuart Oda points to indoor vertical farming: growing food on tiere...
21 Tammi 20209min
A path to security for the world’s deadliest countries | Rachel Kleinfeld
You are more likely to die violently if you live in a middle-income democracy with high levels of inequality and political polarization than if you live in a country at war, says democracy advisor Rac...
21 Tammi 202015min
8 lessons on building a company people enjoy working for | Patty McCord
Most companies operate on a set of policies: mandated vacation days, travel guidelines, standard work hours, annual goals. But what happens when a company looks less to control and more to trust? Patt...
20 Tammi 20205min
Why can't we talk about periods? | Jen Gunter
"It shouldn't be an act of feminism to know how your body works," says gynecologist and author Jen Gunter. In this revelatory talk, she explains how menstrual shame silences and represses -- and leads...
17 Tammi 202011min
Why are drug prices so high? Investigating the outdated US patent system | Priti Krishtel
Between 2006 and 2016, the number of drug patents granted in the United States doubled -- but not because there was an explosion in invention or innovation. Drug companies have learned how to game the...
16 Tammi 202012min
