Scientists and entrepreneurs have been cooking up innovative ways to put food on our tables. What are they serving up next?

Mind-blowing tech is right around the corner -- and the data to power it is here and now. Get an awe-inspiring look at the future that awaits with visionaries already predicting, embracing and innovating on the potential of tomorrow.

A look back on how we looked forward over the decades.

Visions of the future of everything from cars to the Internet to the human species.

Humanity's future is the future of cities. Explore the crowded favelas, greened-up blocks and futuristic districts that could shape the future of cities -- and take a profane, hilarious side trip to the suburbs.

Explore what may be in store for our collective future and how we can plan for the unpredictable, together.

About this talk: How can drones revolutionize healthcare in rural Rwanda and potentially beyond? Partnering across disciplines, UPS has helped create the world’s first drone-based medical delivery system, transporting emergency medical supplies to remote villages in Rwanda. On track to hopefully save thousands of lives a year, this scalable syst...

Imagine a future home filled with robots in the likeness of dogs, cats and even dinosaurs ...

From powering the planet with untapped clean energy to making climate action go viral, these 10 transformative ideas from the intersection of tech and sustainability are driving positive change — and building a greener future for generations to come. (Curated in partnership with Acura)

Exciting innovations and advancements that demonstrate how going under the knife is becoming a safer, clearer and more efficient process for all.

Explore the world of trailblazing health tech that's turning texts into thoughts, 3D printing bionic limbs — and even growing human brains inside a lab. From precision medicine to the intriguing marriage between your mind and wearables, these talks may change the way you think about your health.

The TED Interview A future without pandemics? with Mark Smolinski October 20, 2022 [00:00:00] Steven Johnson: Welcome to the TED Interview. I'm your host, Steven Johnson. A few weeks ago, President Biden triggered a small controversy during an off-the-cuff interview on 60 Minutes by remarking that the COVID pandemic was over. But one thing that...

That crazy, sci-fi future we all imagine? It’s here.

The path to wellness -- and equality -- begins with you. Enjoy these illuminating talks at the intersection of justice and personal health to get motivated in creating a better society for everyone.

The TED Interview How to predict the future with Jane McGonigal June 23, 2022 [00:00:00] Steven Johnson: Hi there. I'm Steven Johnson. Don't worry, you're in the right place. This is the TED interview and I am the new host. If you're curious about who I am and where Chris Anderson went, I'd really encourage you to listen to last week's episode....

Dear current and future daughters ...

How will tech change our everyday life? Some fascinating ideas with far-reaching implications that could possibly change our world for the better.

What could be, may be with these talks exploring the implications of tech we're developing now.

Welcome to "Shape Your Future," a groundbreaking selection of new talks from the TED Fellows. These talks are snapshots of influential, new ideas from leading voices in medicine, human rights, conservation, astrophysics, education and beyond. Dive in to discover what (and who) is shaping your future -- and apply to become a TED Fellow at go.ted....

Explore captivating ideas from tech pioneers who are shaping a smarter, greener and more inclusive tomorrow. From redefining architecture's energy dynamics to forging the future of bionics, this is the intersection of sustainability and innovation. (Curated in partnership with Honda)

"Where do great ideas come from?" Starting with this question in mind, Vittorio Loreto takes us on a journey to explore a possible mathematical scheme that explains the birth of the new. Learn more about the "adjacent possible" -- the crossroads of what's actual and what's possible -- and how studying the math that drives it could explain how we...

Good Sport The Past and Future of Gender in Sport March 22, 2023 [00:00:00] Jody Avirgan: Did you know it’s been 50 years since Title IX passed in the United States? Or that in 2022, the US Soccer Federation announced that players on the men’s and women’s teams would get equal pay for the first time in history? What about this one: this year–2...

To you, our present and future sons ...

These action-oriented, forward-thinking talks offer a vision of the world where everyone has access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food — especially those who need it most.

What would Latin America look like if colonization hadn't interrupted its ancient civilizations? Imagining a future where ancestral knowledge intertwines with modern aesthetics, designer Catalina Lotero shows how "pre-Columbian futurism" draws inspiration from Indigenous symbolism and technology — empowering Latin America to reclaim lost cultura...

Democracy may be an abstract concept, but it holds the very essence of our autonomy and humanity, says lawyer and human rights advocate Fatma Karume. Sharing her journey navigating a tumultuous political transition in Tanzania that put her life at risk, she highlights the importance of speaking truth to power and fighting for a brighter democrat...

How do we look forward without knowing where we come from? These talks emphasize the importance of historical truths, nuanced observations and preserving cultural heritage.

Kenneth Cukier is the Data Editor of The Economist. From 2007 to 2012 he was the Tokyo correspondent, and before that, the paper’s technology correspondent in London, where his work focused on innovation, intellectual property and Internet governance. Kenneth is also the co-author of Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think with Viktor Mayer-Schönberger in 2013, which was a New York Times Bestseller and translated into 16 languages.

An autonomous car may seem like a thing of the distant future, but mechanical engineer Chris Gerdes is racing to make it a reality today.

Be empowered to move confidently toward the future with the help of these key talks highlighting the mindset, motivation and tools necessary to set yourself up for success.