Don’t get fooled or conned again — 5 tactics to look out for

People and businesses routinely use five techniques to get us to do what they want, says...

Why you should stop thinking of your kids’ gaming time as wasted time

One evening, I called my sons to come to eat — and got no response. True confession: In anger, I...

How to write a resume that will get you noticed

It’s believed that the average recruiter or hiring manager will look at your resume for only 6...

Announcing the launch of TEDinArabic!

Are you a native Arabic speaker looking for ideas worth spreading in your local community? Do you...

How to tame your inner advice monster

All of you know your advice monster. Somebody starts telling you about something. Even though you...

You’re sitting wrong — and your back knows it. Here’s how to sit instead

One of the side effects of working from home full-time because of the pandemic is working with a...

Students’ poetry offers beautiful and surprising perspective on pandemic

When educator Kim Preshoff asked the students in her environmental science classes to create...

How to ace your next online job interview

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the way we work — and that includes how we interview for that...

Want to grow your own food? 9 tips to help you get started

Whether it’s as a hobby while people are stuck at home or a way to get fresh produce without...

How you can be an ally in the fight for racial justice

Many people want to help in the ongoing struggle for equality and equity, but they don’t know...

8 ways to fight COVID-19— and improve the world— from home

Staying home is the best way to fight COVID-19, but there are plenty of projects you can get...

A thank you to all of our TED-Ed educators

TED-Ed’s mission is to amplify the ideas and lessons of educators and students around the world....

How to grow your own tiny forest

When you look at a row of empty parking spots, what do you see? Many of us would see it for what...

Earth School launched to keep students connected to nature

Today, over 1.5 billion children are unable to go to school. Coronavirus’ impact goes beyond the...

We all make snap judgments about each other— here’s how to stop

Taking a moment to pause and really look at the other person can help us all avoid embarrassment...

How to keep quarantine from ruining your relationship

Within hours, I was getting texts. And FB messages. And then a call from a quasi-terrified...

TED-Ed Weekend through the eyes of a student

Ashiana Sunderji offers an inside look at what it was like to attend TED-Ed Weekend in...

Sports are designed around men — and that needs to change

From tennis to swimming and soccer, female athletes are at the top of their game right now, but...

School may be suspended, but sleep schedules shouldn’t be

These days, the school bell isn’t ringing for most of our kids, and it’s up to parents to ensure...

Dear Guy: “I’m incredibly anxious about coronavirus. What can I do?”

Welcome to “Dear Guy,” TED’s advice column from NYC psychologist Guy Winch. Twice a month, he’ll...

Disasters and crises bring out the best in us

Disasters and crises bring out the best in us. This simple fact is confirmed by more solid...

3 ways to be your best self in your relationship

“Resentment is a relationship killer,” says psychotherapist and couples counselor Susan Adler. If...

How to be kinder to yourself

People who have greater levels of self-compassion tend to be more motivated, less lazy, and more...

What we know (and don’t know) about the coronavirus

What happens if you get infected with the coronavirus? Who’s most at risk? How can you protect...