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TED Radio Hour

Recent Episodes

The surprising connection between our sense of smell and brain health

NIH researcher Paule Joseph thinks we should stop to smell the roses — literally. Our sense of smell, or lack of it, can reveal a lot about our brain health.
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If the creation of the universe was translated into music, what would it sound like?

What did the early universe sound like? Astronomer Mark Whittle partnered with musicians to translate the sounds of the expanding universe into music audible to human ears.
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How art can help us visualize the world's most complicated problems

Modern life is filled with complex issues, from the climate crisis to the impact of AI. Artist Yiyun Kang creates immersive art that invites us think about — and to physically feel — these challenges.
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Are we cooked? Algorithms have rewired our language

On social media, the algorithm drives which words go viral. TikToker and writer Adam Aleksic (@etmologynerd) argues that what we consume on platforms is changing our language on and offline.
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Battling screen addiction with 3 simple habits

Many people say they feel addicted to their devices. Journalist Nayeema Raza says three pre-internet habits could help us slow down and break the screen cycle.
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TED Radio Hour investigates the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world’s greatest thinkers. Can we preserve our humanity in the digital age? Where does creativity come from? And what's the secret to living longer? In each episode, host Manoush Zomorodi explores a big idea through a series of TED Talks and original interviews, inspiring us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves.

TED Radio Hour is a co-production of NPR and TED.

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TED Radio Hour

All the bold ideas, inventions and perspectives of the beloved TED Talks conference and video series, plus special follow-up interviews with the people behind them.

TED Radio Hour is produced by NPR. For more information about transcript availability, please contact NPR or check NPR's website for the program.

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