TED Radio Hour

Historian Laine Nooney discusses how the computer revolution changed our bodies. The importance of breaks and physical activity on productivity. Taking movement breaks every half hour decreased blood sugar levels. Sitting all day led to worse mood, but walking breaks reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms.

A clinical psychologist discusses the challenges of parenting, emphasizing the importance of repairing relationships with children. A death doula shares their personal journey and challenges of caring for the deceased. The podcast also explores the significance of intervention in people's lives and the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the land.

Explore the relationship between technology and the human body, how economic eras have shaped our bodies, the impact of excessive screen time, the evolution of the human body, the harmful consequences of limited exposure to green spaces, the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle, and participate in a study on the impact of physical movement on the body.

Investigates the relationship between technology and our bodies, explores harmful effects of technology, ongoing research at Columbia University to break dependency on devices.

Forensic scientist, author, dog trainer, and wildlife intelligence analyst discuss crimes with a wild twist. Topics include the role of vultures in crime scenes, the possibility of a bear burglary, training dogs as detection dogs, and combating wildlife crimes.

Leadership coach Anne Morriss, economist Juliet Schor, social psychologist Azim Shariff, and political scientist Margaret Levi discuss the value of curiosity and trust-building in problem-solving, the feasibility and impact of a four-day workweek on employee well-being and productivity, effort moralization and its impact on perceptions of hard work, and the role and challenges of unions in the modern world.

NPR All Things Considered host shares personal story of hearing loss. Challenges of managing hearing loss and the role of hair cells in hearing. Rebecca Knill's journey with a cochlear implant. Assumptions about people with hearing impairments. Appreciating the beauty of surrounding sounds and human ears.

Evolutionary biologist, entrepreneur, urban renewal expert, and conservationist share stories about bringing new life to abandoned places. Topics include genetic adaptation of wolves in Chernobyl, rapid evolution in African elephants, benefits of circular cities, rebuilding Detroit one lot at a time, and tracking bears for coexistence.

Guests include writer Doree Shafrir, network scientist Albert-László Barabási, anti-ageism activist Ashton Applewhite and retired educator Riley Moynes. Topics include embracing one's timeline, feeling lost in adulthood, challenges faced by late bloomers, the importance of quality sleep, productivity and impact of scientists, exploring ageism and challenging stereotypes, and late bloomers in various fields.

Explore the life and impact of Stuart Brand, his ongoing curiosity and recent projects like bringing back extinct animals and building a 10,000-year clock. Learn about the impact of the first picture of Earth from space, the creation of the Whole Earth catalog, and the emergence of personal computers. Discover the concept of long-term thinking and the mission of the Long Now foundation. Join a conversation with Stewart Brandt on his work, career pivots, and interest in bringing back extinct species.