What it takes to launch a telescope

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May 30, 2019 Today's TED Talk What it takes to launch a telescope 07:18 minutes · TED2019 TED Fellow and astronomer Erika Hamden leads the team building FIREBall, a telescope that hangs from a giant balloon at the very edge of space and looks for clues about how stars are created. She takes us inside the roller-coaster, decade-long journey to get the telescope from an idea into orbit -- and shows how failure is inevitable when you're pushing the limits of knowledge. Watch now » Playlist of the Day The lights and sounds of the universe Find out what sound a black hole makes, if (possible) alien life is blocking star light and other astounding things happening in our galaxy -- and beyond. Watch » 6 talks · Total run time 1:06:25 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Everything you know about hyenas is wrong -- these animals are fierce, social and incredibly smart Don't be misled by the cringing creatures seen in The Lion King. From their biology to their social structure, spotted hyenas are complex creatures like none other on earth, explains author and conservationist Lucy Cooke. Read more »   Download the TED app

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