Fiona Oakes, a world-class vegan athlete, proves that plant-based living doesn't hinder elite performance. Vegan since age six, she conquered both the Antarctic Ice Marathon and North Pole

Fiona Oakes, a world-class vegan athlete, proves that plant-based living doesn't hinder elite performance. Vegan since age six, she conquered both the Antarctic Ice Marathon and North Pole Marathon in 2013, despite losing a kneecap at 17. Her remarkable running achievements are fueled by her dedication to animal welfare.

Fiona founded Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary in 1993, providing lifelong care for animals in need. She also serves as an ambassador for The Vegan Society and a patron of the Captive Animals Protection Society. All donations directly support the sanctuary's operations. To contribute, please visit https://www.towerhillstables.org/donate-1.

Blue morpho butterflies exhibit iridescent blue wings, surprisingly without any blue pigment. Their vibrant color is not due to pigmentation.

Instead, tiny scales on their wings feature

Blue morpho butterflies exhibit iridescent blue wings, surprisingly without any blue pigment. Their vibrant color is not due to pigmentation.

Instead, tiny scales on their wings feature intricate ridges and ribs. These nanoscale structures manipulate light through physics, reflecting only brilliant blue hues.

Julia Blocher, a researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and President of the International Youth Federation (IYF), explores the global impacts of climate change and

Julia Blocher, a researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and President of the International Youth Federation (IYF), explores the global impacts of climate change and human responses. She illustrates how climate events drive migration while highlighting young people making real change.

With a decade of experience in climate change and human movement, Blocher believes youth are pivotal in solving global challenges like climate change and migration. Her work, focusing on regions like East Africa and island nations, underscores the potential of this new generation to lead towards a just, peaceful, and inclusive future. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more here.

Onate received a prestigious Brower Youth Award, recognizing her significant environmental contributions.

She earned this accolade for successfully fostering a thriving butterfly garden at

Onate received a prestigious Brower Youth Award, recognizing her significant environmental contributions.

She earned this accolade for successfully fostering a thriving butterfly garden at her high school in Hialeah, Florida.

Climate change makes the transition to renewable energy critical for a sustainable future. This talk emphasizes the inevitability of this shift and how individual attitudes can accelerate its

Climate change makes the transition to renewable energy critical for a sustainable future. This talk emphasizes the inevitability of this shift and how individual attitudes can accelerate its progress.

Julia challenges stereotypes as a "geek" who loves sports. A member of her school's GINs club, her diverse passions include cosplay, sci-fi, field hockey, ice hockey, soccer, and reading.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a leading organization of lawyers, scientists, and activists. They are dedicated to protecting endangered species and habitats globally.

For more

The Center for Biological Diversity is a leading organization of lawyers, scientists, and activists. They are dedicated to protecting endangered species and habitats globally.

For more information, visit their website: www.biologicaldiversity.org

Pioneering women's rights lawyer and activist Catharine A. MacKinnon explores the "Butterfly Effect" in law. She argues that seemingly minor legal interventions can generate major social and

Pioneering women's rights lawyer and activist Catharine A. MacKinnon explores the "Butterfly Effect" in law. She argues that seemingly minor legal interventions can generate major social and cultural transformations, inspiring equality seekers to spread their wings.

A distinguished Elizabeth A. Long Professor of Law at Michigan Law, MacKinnon specializes in sex equality issues under international and domestic law. Watch her discuss these powerful ideas in our latest RSA Spotlight video. For the full talk, click here. Learn more about her work here.

Viral Shah, an Indian computer scientist and co-founder/CEO of Julia Computing, highlights how computation, particularly his Julia Language, can solve major climate change issues. Julia, a

Viral Shah, an Indian computer scientist and co-founder/CEO of Julia Computing, highlights how computation, particularly his Julia Language, can solve major climate change issues. Julia, a high-impact language, defies the notion that productivity and performance are mutually exclusive in programming. He encourages students to use computation for social impact and global problem-solving.

Shah's contributions extend to the Aadhaar Project and co-authoring "Rebooting India." His work on the Julia Language earned him the 2019 J. H. Wilkinson Prize, and he received the 2013 SETWG award for co-creating Circuitscape. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.