Why you should love gross science

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June 23, 2018 NEW ON TED.COM Why you should love gross science 13:12 minutes · TEDxMidAtlantic What can we learn from the slimy, smelly side of life? In this playful talk, science journalist Anna Rothschild shows us the hidden wisdom of "gross stuff" and explains why avoiding the creepy underbelly of nature, medicine and technology closes us off to important sources of knowledge about our health and the world. "When we explore the gross side of life, we find insights that we never would have thought we'd find, and we even often reveal beauty that we didn't think was there," Rothschild says. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day What is your body trying to tell you? The body gives off a whole bunch of signs and signals -- which ones have you noticed and how many are you ignoring? Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 1:35:35 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Try these two smart techniques to help you master your emotions By more clearly identifying our feelings or by recategorizing them, we can reduce suffering (yes!) and increase well-being, says neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett. Read more »   Download the TED app

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