Smelfies, and other experiments in synthetic biology

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February 27, 2017 Today's TED Talk Smelfies, and other experiments in synthetic biology 07:20 minutes · TEDxBeaconStreet What if you could take a smell selfie, a smelfie? What if you had a lipstick that caused plants to grow where you kiss? Ani Liu explores the intersection of technology and sensory perception, and her work is wedged somewhere between science, design and art. In this swift, smart talk, she shares dreams, wonderings and experiments, asking: What happens when science fiction becomes science fact? Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Searching for knowledge across disciplines What can people in seemingly unrelated fields learn from each other? These astonishing talks highlight the importance of searching for answers where you may least expect them. Watch » 4 talks · Total run time 40:01 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Inside the debate about power posing: a Q&A with Amy Cuddy Four and a half years after her popular TED Talk, the social psychologist updates the research on posture and hormones, responds to critics and discusses her current work. Read more »   Download the TED app

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