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New bionics let us run, climb and dance | Hugh Herr | TED

TED

Hugh Herr connects his own experience of limb loss with the development of new bionic limbs.

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How do solar panels work?

TED-Ed / Richard Komp

Start with the physics of photovoltaics. A foundational explainer from 2016; use current local data for costs and installation decisions.

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How batteries work

TED-Ed / Adam Jacobson

Understand stored chemical energy, charging and capacity. A 2015 foundation for evaluating newer battery claims.

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LIVE / 15 MINUTE SLOT

Live Video from the International Space Station

NASA

NASA’s official space station stream. Views and availability depend on station operations and signal; coverage can pause or change. Open NASA Live for current coverage.

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How do wind turbines work?

TED-Ed / Rebecca Barthelmie & Sara Pryor

The science of turning moving air into electricity, and the constraints that shape wind farms.

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How to Make Learning Impossibly Fun | Mark Rober | TED

TED

Mark Rober makes the case for teaching through curiosity and hands-on discovery.

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How does Atlas learn? | Inside the Lab

Boston Dynamics

A 2026 look at robot learning and whole-body control from the manufacturer. A demonstration of its own system, not an independent benchmark.

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How to Live a Good Life — on Earth and in Space | TED Intersections

TED

A philosopher and a space architect explore what a good life could mean on Earth and beyond.

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We’ve Solved Many Medical Mysteries. Where Are the Cures? | Saloni Dattani | TED

TED

Saloni Dattani explores why scientific discoveries do not always become treatments.

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How CRISPR lets us edit our DNA

TED / Jennifer Doudna

The co-inventor explains gene editing and its ethical questions. This 2015 talk introduces the mechanism; it is not a guide to current treatments.

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How to grow a forest in your backyard

TED / Shubhendu Sharma

An approach to restoring small forests. Consider local ecology, land access and species suitability before applying it.

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Introduction to Robotics

MIT OpenCourseWare

An open 2005 course on mechanisms, dynamics and control. Use the foundational notes; mathematics and engineering prerequisites apply.

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Inside the lab training AI to cure diseases | Sam Rodriques: Full Interview

Freethink

Sam Rodriques discusses the effort to build AI systems for scientific discovery.

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Energy resources: solar energy

The Open University

A free two-hour introduction to solar resources and technologies. Foundational course; older cost and deployment examples need current context.

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Systems thinking and practice

The Open University

An eight-hour course on boundaries, feedback and different perspectives. Our paths assign selected sections, not the full course each week.

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Could cloning and gene editing save biodiversity? | The Freethink Conversation: Ryan Phelan

Freethink

Ryan Phelan discusses the possibilities and questions around biotechnology and conservation.

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Your Money, Your Goals toolkit

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

US-focused tools for goals, cash flow, debt and financial conversations. Educational worksheets, not personalized financial advice.

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The next 10 years won’t be about AI knowing, they will be about AI doing | Adam Cheyer

Freethink

Adam Cheyer considers the shift from AI answering questions to taking action.

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The Missing Semester of Your CS Education

MIT / Missing Semester

Open lessons on shell tools, version control and the habits behind effective technical work. Beginner coding familiarity helps.

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Learn Arduino

Arduino Documentation

Official introductory electronics, programming and servo-control materials. Hardware exercises may require purchased components; paper designs are an alternative.

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Four easy ways to stay safe online

CISA

A short practical reference on phishing, passwords, multifactor authentication and updates. Read the original tip sheet.

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One of the world's greatest mathematicians explains 6 essential concepts of math | Terence Tao

Big Think

Terence Tao offers a guided conversation through six ideas in mathematics.

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How To Build A Hermes Agent Skill In 15 Minutes

Sharbel A.

From Sharbel A.’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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Stop Prompting AI Agents. Build Loops Instead.

Sharbel A.

From Sharbel A.’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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My top secrets to running an AI Agent Workforce

Greg Isenberg

From Greg Isenberg’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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Marketing Agents Masterclass (GROW your startup)

Greg Isenberg

From Greg Isenberg’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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Every AI Model Explained In 20 Minutes (Update)

Tina Huang

From Tina Huang’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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Learn 10X Faster In 10 Minutes

Tina Huang

From Tina Huang’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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Programming Terms EVERY DEV Should Know

CodeHead

From CodeHead’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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How To Learn Python in 2026 (For AI Engineering)

CodeHead

From CodeHead’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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Agent-Run Business From Zero: 2. Building Foundation in Hermes, Herdr & ClaudeCode

Tonbi's AI Garage

From Tonbi's AI Garage’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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Agent-Run Business from Zero: 1. Planning with /grill-with-docs (Matt Pocock Skill)

Tonbi's AI Garage

From Tonbi's AI Garage’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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ChatGPT Voice is the most powerful AI feature of 2026. Here’s how to master it

Alex Finn

From Alex Finn’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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How AI Agents Actually Work (Every Piece Explained & Built)

Tech With Tim

From Tech With Tim’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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Building AI Agents in Pure Python - Beginner Course

Tech With Tim

From Tech With Tim’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.

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Intro to Large Language Models

Andrej Karpathy

A one-hour introduction to the models behind the AI moment.

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But what is a neural network?

3Blue1Brown

An illustrated introduction to the ideas behind deep learning.

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Transformers: the tech behind LLMs

3Blue1Brown

A visual explanation of the transformer architecture.

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Who controls the machines?

Computerphile

The hard problem of controlling powerful AI systems.

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Clever machines, clever horses

Computerphile

What Clever Hans can tell us about artificial intelligence.

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