How to transform the chemical industry -- one reaction at a time | Miguel A. Modestino
TED Talks Daily29 Elo 2022

How to transform the chemical industry -- one reaction at a time | Miguel A. Modestino

Chemical plants create many of the materials found in everyday items, from the shoes you wear to the car you drive to the cell phone in your pocket. But the massive carbon footprint from chemical manufacturing is leading to climate breakdown. Sustainable engineering researcher Miguel A. Modestino presents his team's pioneering work on electrochemical engineering -- the design and implementation of new chemical reactions that source their energy directly from electricity, as opposed to fossil fuels -- and explains how it could reduce the world's dependence on oil and gas, protect its natural treasures and keep the economy humming.

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A virus-resistant organism -- and what it could mean for the future | Jason W. Chin

A virus-resistant organism -- and what it could mean for the future | Jason W. Chin

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The marvels and mysteries revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope | Heidi Hammel and Nadia Drake

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From favorite moons to the search for alien life, astronomer Heidi Hammel discusses the latest in astronomy and the breakthrough innovations behind her work with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. In ...

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What you discover when you really listen | Hrishikesh Hirway

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How to transform your climate concern into action | Jane Fonda

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How to outthink your competition -- with a lesson from sports | Rasmus Ankersen

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Does success come from luck or skill, and how do you tell the difference? One way to find an answer: think like a pro gambler does, says football executive Rasmus Ankersen. Using sports analytics to e...

27 Loka 202215min

The secret ingredients of great hospitality | Will Guidara

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Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy four-star restaurant, creating a personalized experience for some out-of-town customers craving auth...

26 Loka 202213min

What you can learn from people who disagree with you | Shreya Joshi

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Youth leader Shreya Joshi diagnoses a key source of political polarization in the US and shows why having "uncomfortable conversations" with people you disagree with is crucial to bridging the divide....

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A new social contract for global climate justice | Huma Yusuf

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