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What's the best way to lift people out of poverty?
In 2018, a non-profit gave every adult in western Kenya’s Ahenyo village $500. Most of their families had lived in extreme poverty for generations, and this sum was roughly equivalent to most recipients’ annual salaries. Despite all this, the money came with no strings attached outside a commitment to speak with researchers after two years. They hoped this influx of cash would lift the villagers out of poverty. But they also knew this could easily be the latest in a long line of failed philanthropic interventions.
By TED Ed11 minutes ago in Education
Kiranmala: The Tale of the Princess Who Conquered Magic Mountain
Long ago, in a land far away, the queen was panicked, her grasp on reality seemingly slipping. She had given birth to two boys and one girl. But to her horror, before even meeting their father, each child vanished, something else taking their place. She faced accusations of witchcraft and demon sorcery. And though the king loved her, he was easily swayed. He soon grew doubtful and banished his wife, who left the kingdom in anguish. Little did they know, the queen’s jealous sisters were the ones to replace the newborns
By TED Edabout an hour ago in Education
What Staying Up All Night Does to Your Brain
You're just one Roman Empire history final away from a relaxing spring break. But you still have so much to study. So you decide to follow in the footsteps of many students before you and pull an all-nighter.
By TED Edabout 2 hours ago in Education
Your phone's camera isn't as good as you think
When the Visualphone VP210 hit the market in 1999, it advertised a never-before-seen feature: a camera. With only 0.11 megapixels and storage for 20 photos, the Visualphone is a relic compared to modern devices sporting three distinct cameras, each with up to 100 times more resolution. But while this technology has improved dramatically in the 21st century, engineers are rapidly approaching a hard limit on phone camera quality. To understand this limit, we first need to know how phone cameras work.
By TED Edabout 3 hours ago in Education
5 signs you're a good driver
As one of the agency’s best employees, you’ve been selected as a finalist to potentially take on a new top-secret mission. You've already shown your aptitude for surveillance and disguise, but the agency is looking to test one last critical skill: how well you can drive. To prove yourself, you’ll need to complete a series of complicated challenges behind the wheel. As the test begins, you notice that the distances between yourself and the cars around you are being meticulously monitored. One of the most widely recommended strategies when it comes to safe driving
By TED Edabout 3 hours ago in Education