Nature favors stable matter, but less stable forms can have exciting properties. Carbon, stable as graphite, also forms metastable diamond. At the nanometer scale, carbon reveals even more

Nature favors stable matter, but less stable forms can have exciting properties. Carbon, stable as graphite, also forms metastable diamond. At the nanometer scale, carbon reveals even more intriguing characteristics, including magnetism, the subject of this talk.

Dr. Puru Jena, Distinguished Professor of Physics at Virginia Commonwealth University, presents this discovery. A prolific researcher in nano-structured materials and condensed matter physics, he has authored over 630 papers, given 500+ invited talks, and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Global health systems face unprecedented disruption, exacerbated by COVID-19, which highlights the fragility of our health and food systems and the interconnectedness of human, animal, and

Global health systems face unprecedented disruption, exacerbated by COVID-19, which highlights the fragility of our health and food systems and the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental well-being. An inclusive approach, incorporating diverse voices, is vital for a sustainable "Recover Better" future.

Dr. Nata Menabde, Executive Director of the WHO Office at the UN, champions anchoring health in the 2030 Agenda. With over 30 years of experience, including leading the effort for a polio-free India, she is a committed advocate for Health for All.

Her expertise spans global health governance, emergency preparedness, and universal health coverage. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Join former Stanford dean and bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims as she discusses her new book, *Your Turn: How to Be an Adult*. Drawing on her extensive experience, Lythcott-Haims offers

Join former Stanford dean and bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims as she discusses her new book, *Your Turn: How to Be an Adult*. Drawing on her extensive experience, Lythcott-Haims offers compassionate and practical guidance for navigating adult life, from finding a fulfilling career to building confidence. She explores how becoming an adult, though it may seem daunting, can be an exciting and rewarding journey.

Catch Lythcott-Haims and moderator Darnell Moore at INFORUM on Tuesday, April 20, at 6:00 PM PDT.

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Artists are increasingly using their mediums to address climate change, creating cultural moments that connect with people emotionally beyond facts and charts.

Join a conversation on art,

Artists are increasingly using their mediums to address climate change, creating cultural moments that connect with people emotionally beyond facts and charts.

Join a conversation on art, beauty, and humanity in the age of climate disruption. Featuring celebrated choreographer Alonzo King, whose new Arctic-inspired dance premieres in San Francisco, and senior curator Nora Lawrence, known for her "Indicators: Artists on Climate Change" exhibition.

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Food authority Mark Bittman explores how industrialized food production has driven global health crises and climate change. He offers a panoramic view of this history, explaining how we can rescue

Food authority Mark Bittman explores how industrialized food production has driven global health crises and climate change. He offers a panoramic view of this history, explaining how we can rescue ourselves from modern missteps.

With over three decades in global food culture and policy, Bittman is known for his "How to Cook Everything" series and thirty-plus books, including Animal, Vegetable, Junk. A fellow at Yale and on Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health faculty, he also edits The Mark Bittman Project and has received multiple James Beard and IACP Awards.

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A remarkable sea slug possesses the extraordinary ability to detach its head from its body. Astonishingly, the disembodied head can continue to roam and function normally, despite lacking a heart

A remarkable sea slug possesses the extraordinary ability to detach its head from its body. Astonishingly, the disembodied head can continue to roam and function normally, despite lacking a heart or anus.

Even more incredibly, this detached head is capable of regenerating an entirely new body within just three weeks. Discover more about this fascinating biological phenomenon at the New York Times: http://biodiv.us/3clq6IS

The High-level Dialogue on Energy, held in September 2021, marked the first global energy gathering under the UN General Assembly since 1981. It presented a historic opportunity for transformative

The High-level Dialogue on Energy, held in September 2021, marked the first global energy gathering under the UN General Assembly since 1981. It presented a historic opportunity for transformative action within the SDG Decade and supported the Paris Agreement's implementation.

Success hinged on broad stakeholder engagement, encompassing NGOs, civil society, academia, the private sector, and philanthropic organizations. Preparatory online briefings shared information and participation opportunities. The initial briefing occurred on November 17, 2020, and included Spanish interpretation.

In this Talk, agripreneur Carlos Ignacio Velasco Castrillon discusses his work transforming Colombia's cacao industry. His efforts benefit poor smallholder farmers, offering coffee growers a vital

In this Talk, agripreneur Carlos Ignacio Velasco Castrillon discusses his work transforming Colombia's cacao industry. His efforts benefit poor smallholder farmers, offering coffee growers a vital alternative as climate change increasingly challenges coffee production.

An agripreneur with an INSEAD MBA and experience at Colombia's National Federation of Coffee Growers, Carlos now leads Cacao de Colombia. He works with farmers to enhance cocoa quality, producing Cacao Hunters chocolates for domestic and export markets, with the goal of revolutionizing the industry.

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Sarah Goff advocates for a revolutionary nationwide reuse retail system to address overconsumption, waste, and the climate crisis. This system would rival big box stores in convenience and square

Sarah Goff advocates for a revolutionary nationwide reuse retail system to address overconsumption, waste, and the climate crisis. This system would rival big box stores in convenience and square footage, utilizing existing local resources to eliminate the need for new manufacturing and shipping.

Goff is the executive director and co-founder of The Repurpose Project, a Gainesville, Florida non-profit focused on creative reuse and architectural salvage. Her passion stems from her childhood in the Marshall Islands, where she witnessed ocean plastic pollution and now sees her home threatened by climate change. Her work combines art, science, and a commitment to a better world.

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Cities consume over two-thirds of global energy and generate more than 70% of CO2 emissions. Yet, urban density also offers potential for improved quality of life and reduced carbon footprints

Cities consume over two-thirds of global energy and generate more than 70% of CO2 emissions. Yet, urban density also offers potential for improved quality of life and reduced carbon footprints through better housing, infrastructure, and planning.

Asif Nawaz Shah, an environmental policy expert from Columbia University, has researched urban and climate issues in New York, Lahore, and Dubai. His focus includes international relations and political economy.

This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.