
24 ways to thoughtfully celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in 2026
Hispanic Heritage Month (or Latino Heritage Month) is a month-long celebration that kicks off on September 15th. We’ve put together great ideas to help you celebrate it...
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Scientist diagnosed with the rare disease that took her mother's life dedicates her life to finding a cure
Sonia Vallabh had already obtained her law degree from Harvard, but after her diagnosis, decided to retrain in biomedical engineering.
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Giant animal puppets journey from the Congo Basin to a melting glacier in the Arctic with an important message (PHOTOS)
The Herds is a large-scale and participatory public art experience that brings to life the impact of climate change on a global scale.
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What if every teen graduated with $1K and an investment portfolio? These states are making that a reality
Gifted Savings gives high school seniors the financial literacy to thrive. The program is expanding across the country.
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$11 billion in unopened medicine goes to waste every year. This nonprofit is getting them to people who need them most
At TEDNext, Kiah Williams showcased how her nonprofit Sirum repurposes unused prescriptions to expand affordable healthcare access and push for price transparency nationwide.
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AI is helping doctors repurpose old drugs for new cures: 'The solution is in your neighborhood pharmacy'
Doctor David Fajgenbaum almost died due to an incurable disease. In his recovery, he is working to use all FDA-approved drugs to treat any disease they possibly can.
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Justin Bieber's producer, Poo Bear, has a live songwriting battle with AI: 'We're always going to need humans'
Jason Boyd — or Poo Bear — has written hits for Justin Bieber, Usher, and Sam Smith. Now, he’s figuring out the future of music.
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CEO invites the world to invest in refugees: 'Humanity flourishes when people have the tools to succeed'
For the last decade, Inkomoko CEO Julienne Oyler has recognized a truth that has often gone overlooked: refugees are resilient, resourceful, and indispensable as business owners.
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In a new Earth Day TED Talk, environmentalist Xiye Bastida shares her 'blueprint for climate hope'
The climate justice activist encourages viewers to find their conviction, even when governments and institutions may waver.
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