TED-Ed

Plastic is everywhere: in our clothes, our food, the air we breathe. And plastic is now also in our bodies. But how exactly do these microscopic particles affect our health? Dig into how microplastics can interrupt your body’s processes: t.ted.com/R1b3ErB

“Fear is the province of one. It feeds on isolation. […] Fearlessness takes two. It only works if and when we show up for each other. Show up so that your neighbor, your colleague, your friend has courage. And they will do the same for you.” t.ted.com/bvnktN7

How much of your brain do you actually need? t.ted.com/gxNwQ8m

Emotional abuse can be subtle and difficult to spot, both from within and outside a relationship. Learn how to recognize 4 of the most common signs of emotional abuse: t.ted.com/YtTCeGV

You’re in charge of a birthday cake centerpiece— but you’ve forgotten how old your friend is. Can you figure out his age before it’s too late? t.ted.com/Ld4RFHq

Steroids: they’re infamous for their use in sports. But they can also be used as an essential treatment when your immune system is fighting infections. So how exactly do steroids work? t.ted.com/Zwa8kcw

Are you a soldier or a scout? Your answer to this question could determine how clearly you see the world: t.ted.com/rFSTakI

How long can human hair actually grow? Dig into what biological factors influence hair growth and how it can change as you age: t.ted.com/t86Zv5U

NEW VIDEO: Looking to avoid a deadly plague, Prince Prospero sequesters himself in an abbey, and throws a lavish masquerade ball. But amidst the revelry, a mysterious shrouded figure appears. This is Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death”: t.ted.com/ODTQgpV

🚨 Tune in now! 🚨 In partnership with the LEGO Group and the LEGO Foundation, Play@TED is LIVE from the TED Theater featuring inspiring talks from leading experts, policymakers, and educators on the role and impact of creative play. Watch now: t.ted.com/riiaMXD

Does recycling your plastic actually work? Dig into the biggest problems facing our current plastic recycling process, and potential solutions to fix these systems: t.ted.com/Km0agGl

Join us TOMORROW for the Play@TED livestream event! Featuring inspiring talks from leading experts, the day explores ideas around the transformative power of play, play as a mindset for all, and how imagination can take us anywhere. Tune in on YouTube: t.ted.com/JxwJsB7

What we know— and don’t know— about schizophrenia: t.ted.com/vWDfPjk

"We need to see mental health as important as physical health […] Being honest about how we feel doesn't make us weak — it makes us human." t.ted.com/KDNgkN0

Roughly 50% of people will break a bone at some point in their lives. So, how do these broken bones heal? Dig into this incredible biological process: t.ted.com/boKwckH

NEW VIDEO: The belief that play and learning are separate is a relatively new idea — before the last few centuries, children around the world spent most of their time learning through play. So, how can we build this into how we teach and learn in schools? t.ted.com/lxErL81

These lessons go beyond just learning how to save money: t.ted.com/6GUXNB4

On this day in 1916, Albert Einstein presented his Theory of General Relativity for the first time: t.ted.com/67d4cyD

What exactly is aphasia? Dig into the disorder that leaves people at a literal loss for words: t.ted.com/qt3d2KC

How does the morning-after pill prevent pregnancy? Explore how two main types of emergency contraception disrupt or delay ovulation: t.ted.com/45UCcIH