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Olympics 2024 shows the untapped potential of female athletes

With each Olympic Games athletes are expected to break new records. Sport science experts have been speculating for years whether we are reaching the limits of human ability. But they may be overlooking the fields where there’s untapped potential: women’s sports.

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The Shift from Creator Economy to Meaning Economy: A New Era of Engagement

In recent years, we've witnessed the rapid rise of what we've come to know as the "creator economy." This ecosystem, fueled by widespread access to content creation tools and the power of social media, has revolutionized how we consume and interact with content.

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TED2024: 40 years old and more important than ever

As TED approaches a milestone birthday we ask why at 40 years old the high church of techno-optimism is more important than ever.

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AI is representing the voices of the world’s 3 billion gamers

AI will disrupt video game industry Goliaths and usher in a new era for independent game makers, elevating cultural voices that the industry once shut out.

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Understand any language, instantly, with AI

Revolutionary progress in AI translation is breaking down barriers, improving access, and preserving the world's cultural heritage.

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It’s got ridiculously cheap to customise your DNA

20 years ago it cost $300 million to get a full report on your DNA structure. Now you can get that for $200. Our mastery of DNA will let you edit your children, improve your health, and has huge implications for our planet.

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VR is our next best hope for treating mental illness

Virtual reality is fast becoming a legitimate treatment for mental illness. Mark Fielding explores how it works and why the world's biggest healthcare providers are using headsets to treat anxiety, depression, and to “maximise your psychological state.”

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Synthetic biology is saving the world's oldest crabs from extinction

A hundred thousand crabs are killed every year for their blood, which keeps the world's vaccines safe for use. Mariquita de Boissière explores how synthetic biology can save their lives.

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Augmented reality is turning doctors into Iron Man

From classrooms to operating theatres, newborns to grandparents, virtual and augmented reality is already improving health care. While the world was distracted with metaverse avatars and virtual meetings, spatial computing has been leading a quiet revolution to help everyone live longer, happier lives.

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