Meet the 11 global world-changers in the 2024 TED Fellows cohort
Representing 11 countries and five continents, and spanning disciplines like health care, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, firefighting, visual art, and more, the newest TED Fellows are building a better future.
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Scientists unveil new remote-controlled 'pillbot' — a microrobot that you can swallow for early disease detection
At TED, scientists debuted a microbot dubbed PillBot, new tech that offers real-time internal diagnostics without invasive procedures, revolutionizing medical care and potentially extending lives.
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Proteins in milk and blood could soon let doctors detect breast cancer earlier — and save lives
Doctors may someday be able to use bodily fluids to noninvasively detect breast cancer in patients earlier than is possible now.
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Eclipse good news: This is how visually impaired students will 'get a feel for' the eclipse
In the U.S., over 7 million people are blind or visually impaired and may not be able to experience an eclipse the traditional way.
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Mercury Stardust & friends raise millions for gender-affirming care on TikTok, despite transphobic trolls
Mercury Stardust's annual TikTok livestream was interrupted by trolls this weekend — but the trans creator is dedicated to supporting gender-affirming care.
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LEGO stores just completely changed the way they support autistic shoppers
LEGO will enhance accessibility in stores worldwide with new shopping features, in hopes of creating a more inclusive environment for all LEGO lovers.
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New study discovers blood test can predict dementia more than a decade before official diagnosis
Scientists have discovered a blood test detecting specific proteins could predict dementia before a person receives an official diagnosis.
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LGBTQ+ folks can now text a new mental health hotline
The new service is a partnership between Crisis Text Line and FOLX Health, hoping to reach more LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.
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Olivia Rodrigo to donate to women's shelters during Canadian leg of Guts World Tour
Following the success of her work with abortion funds, Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good will support women's shelters in Canada during the next leg of the Guts World Tour.
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