What if cracks in concrete could fix themselves?
By TedEd Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. It can be found in swathes of […]
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Could we build a wooden skyscraper? – TedEd
By TedEd Explore the viability of wooden skyscrapers, and see how cross-laminated timber (CLT) helps make these once impossible structures
How one person saved over 2,000 children from the Nazis – TedEd
By Iseult Gillespie, directed by Chloé Gérard In 1943, Irena Sendler and Janina Grabowska froze when they heard Gestapo pounding
This is the most common way to get head lice
By TedEd Dig into what makes head lice so difficult to get rid of, and the effectiveness of our most
How reliable is fingerprint evidence?
By TedEd In 1902, detectives arrived at a grisly murder scene and found a shard of broken glass with several
New TED-Ed Originals The murderous medieval king who inspired “Macbeth”
By TedEd Dig into the history that inspired Shakespeare’s tragedy, “Macbeth,” and find out just how much of the play
5 signs you’re a good driver
By TedEd Take a turn behind the wheel to discover 5 helpful and simple tips to improve your driving and
What’s the best country to live in?
By TedEd Discover the shortcomings of using GDP to measure a country’s well-being, and what alternatives can be used to
Can you “see” images in your mind? Some people can’t
By TedEd When reading “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” most readers visualize the queen’s croquet game play out in their heads.
What would happen if the Amazon Rainforest disappeared?
By TedEd Explore the relationship between the Amazon rainforest and the rest of the planet, and what would happen if
