A young scientist's quest for clean water

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January 27, 2017 Today's TED Talk A young scientist's quest for clean water 07:59 minutes · TEDWomen 2016 Deepika Kurup has been determined to solve the global water crisis since when she was 14 years old, after she saw kids outside her grandparents' house in India drinking water that looked too dirty even to touch. Her research began in her family kitchen -- and eventually led to a major science prize. Hear how this teenage scientist developed a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to purify water. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Talks to restore your faith in humanity Sometimes it's easy to think the worst of human beings. But these inspiring talks can help you remember: altruism, kindness and helping hands are all around. Watch » 12 talks · Total run time 3:06:54 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM This is your brain on communication Neuroscientist Uri Hasson takes us inside his lab's fascinating research -- and our heads -- to show the meeting of the minds that occurs every time we talk to each other. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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