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[ Culture ]
Lessons on Being Prepared from One of the World’s Best Extreme Athletes
Starting a new job, a new chapter in life, or maybe just doing something you’ve always wanted to do? Extreme athletes may seem like unlikely sources of inspiration, but their skill at how to avoid panic can be a great example of what we can do in our own lives!
32 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Exploring The Legacy Not Left Behind
We may not get to go back in time to relive some of the planet’s wonders lost to human influence, but this is the story of a rare moment we get to catch a glimpse of the past to help us learn for the future.
4 minutes
[ Nature ]
Don’t Miss the Rainbow River
By Sam Burns
For a short amount of time every year, the conditions in Colombia are perfect for a rainbow to bloom in the river, Caño Cristales.
18 minutes
An Old Legend Leads to Remarkable Discovery
Andrés Ruzo grew up hearing legends of a boiling river in the Amazon. Years later, he went on a search for the source of the legend and uncovered a remarkable natural wonder. Here is his remarkable story from the TED stage!