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Planets

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Planets.

Video playlists about Planets

What would it be like to live in space?

Space is humanity's next destination — but what would it be like to actually live there?

How space technology can change life on Earth

Sure, we're looking beyond the planet to other worlds we may one day inhabit -- but a lot of this technology we've developed can be used for the good of the Earth, too.

What’s really floating out in space?

The answer is satellites, stars, planets, asteroids and maybe even aliens.

What makes Earth so special?

There's something special about our busy, blue marble of a planet. These talks explore why we should make strides to preserve our shared, galactic home.

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Talks about Planets

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Exclusive articles about Planets

Pluto really is a planet (probably): The meaning of the first close-up photos

Planetary scientist Alan Stern explains why he believes new close-up pictures of Pluto prove beyond doubt that it should have its planet status reinstated. Also, close-up photographs of Pluto!

Posted Jul 2015

Don’t yell at whistleblowers, and today’s other important stories

Margaret Heffernan explains why companies should value -- treasure! -- whistleblowers, how and why Saturn is turning blue, and other good reads from round the web.

Posted May 2014

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