There are more than 2,000 firefly species, found on every continent except for Antarctica — an astonishing diversity of movement and light. Firefly scientist Wan Faridah...
Many gardeners work hard to maintain clean, tidy environments … which is the exact opposite of what wildlife wants, says ecological horticulturist Rebecca McMackin. She shows...
Did you know the world’s largest tropical forest is partly formed by seeds emerging from poop? Ecologist Ludmila Rattis reveals the surprisingly fruitful benefits of letting...
Are we separate and superior to nature? This question has been a driving force behind humanity’s industrialization and economic progress for centuries — but it’s brought...
Meet the fantastically colorful and astonishingly adaptable sea slugs that found a way to photosynthesize (or create energy from sunlight) like plants. Diving deep into these...
Scientist Saad Bhamla is on a mission to answer a question most people don’t think to ask: How do insects pee? Taking inspiration from the incredible...
“To see and understand the countryside is a crucial part of moving towards a more livable future for everyone,” says coder, artist and organizer Xiaowei R....
Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Every environment on the planet — from forested mountaintops to...
Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Monarch butterflies are dying at an alarming rate around the...