Fire Has Made Me a Better Human

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How to be a better human is brought to you by joscelin ales, pedro rafael rosado and sandro lopezman salve. On the ted side, abi manu das who is preparing to hibernate for winter. Frederica, elizabeth josepo who migrates across the continent alongside the monarchs. Anne powers, who is perfectly camouflaged for her environment,. kara newman, who's on top of your roof right now, from pierex productions.

When you think of a scientist, do you think of a person in a lab coat? How about a teenager with a smartphone-- or even, yourself? Mary Ellen Hannibal is a science writer who argues that everyday people collecting data with simple tools like phones can make a big impact in the sciences, their lives, and their communities. She shares great tips on how to get involved with this vital, and hopefully enjoyable, work. Her book, “Citizen Scientist: Searching for Heroes and Hope in an Age of Extinction”, was named one of the best titles of 2016 by the San Francisco Chronicle. Mary Ellen’s previous work has appeared in the New York Times, Science, Anthropocene, Nautilus and many other publications. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman