Biodiversity is disappearing right before our eyes, and it’s crucial to keep track of this loss to focus conservation efforts where they are needed most. But how can we do that? By using hedgehog poo, of course! While spending countless nights in the field radio-tracking the lovable European hedgehogs to better understand their decline, Dr. Sophie Lund Rasmussen had an innovative idea: using eDNA analysis of hedgehog droppings to gain insights into their diets and, in turn, the local biodiversity around them. Dr. Sophie Lund Rasmussen is a Research Associate at WildCRU, University of Oxford, a Research Fellow at Linacre College, University of Oxford, and an affiliated researcher at Aalborg University in Denmark. Known affectionately as “Dr. Hedgehog,” She has engaged in hedgehog research since 2011 and is now considered a leading expert on European hedgehogs, working tirelessly to uncover the reasons behind their decline and how to stop it. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

For decades, we’ve been on the brink of creating truly intelligent computers, but each time, the dream seems to slip further away. Promises of increased productivity and improved lives have often gone unfulfilled, leaving us still searching for something more. In this talk, AI researcher Andreas Møgelmose explores why this happens and suggests a new way to think about artificial intelligence. Perhaps, he argues, the goal shouldn’t be to replicate the vague and complex idea of human intelligence after all. Dr. Andreas Møgelmose has been a computer enthusiast since he first learned to type. As AI technology grew, he was drawn into the world of computer vision, and today, he teaches and conducts research in the field of AI. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this powerful TEDx talk, Dr. R. Karthikeyan, founder of the Aatrupadai Foundation, shares his inspiring journey of transforming educational access for underprivileged students. What began as a vision to offer free NEET coaching for dreamers with limited resources has now become a movement of hope and empowerment.Through stories of perseverance, impact, and unwavering commitment, Dr. Karthikeyan reveals how personal setbacks can lead to collective breakthroughs. This talk challenges us to look beyond individual success and focus on how we can uplift others, one step at a time. If you believe in making education a right—not a privilege—this talk will resonate deeply. Founder and Managing Trustee of Aatrupadai Foundation, an initiative striving to make medical education accessible. Through free NEET coaching, his foundation has supported aspiring doctors in their journey, giving them the guidance they need to pursue their dreams. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

After years of medical school rejections, Tony Phan shares a powerful story of resilience and reinvention. Rather than giving in to discouragement, he channeled his setbacks into meaningful work—pursuing roles rooted in service and compassion. Through his decade-long journey toward medicine, Tony realized that healing doesn’t only happen in exam rooms. When we turn pain into purpose, we don’t just heal ourselves—we create space to heal others.To learn more about TEDxTAMU and explore our speakers and events, visit www.tedxtamu.org. Tony Phan, a U.S. Air Force veteran, is a medical student at UT Tyler School of Medicine whose decade-long journey to medicine exemplifies resilience and perseverance. A former higher education professional and AAMC AHPAC member, he leads initiatives to expand access, advocate for inclusivity, and improve veterans' healthcare. Guided by a mission to heal through humor and spread joy, he champions the power of positivity and creativity in overcoming adversity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this talk, Priyanka Mohan Naik shares some insightful strategies to help create a better life. She shares some practical techniques like her 'ITS ME' ritual. When we Introspect, Think and improve our own Selves, it supports our Mental and Emotional well-being.To learn more about TEDxTAMU and explore our speakers and events, visit www.tedxtamu.org. Priyanka Mohan Naik is the Manager of Medical Writing at Edwards Lifesciences. She holds an MS in Kinesiology degree from Texas A&M University, USA and an MBBS (Medical Doctor / Physician degree) from Goa Medical College, India. With experience across the medical device and pharmaceutical industries and an interest in personal and professional development, her work focuses on positive psychology, neuroscience, high performance strategies, leadership, and practical tools for overall well-being rooted in a growth mindset This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Tired of custody battles draining your energy and your wallet? In this eye-opening TEDx talk, attorney, mediator, and family law expert Gabrielle Hartley unveils a game-changing approach to creating stress-free parenting plans and fair custody agreements—without the courtroom chaos. Discover how AI-powered mediation makes co-parenting easier, reduces conflict, and puts parents back in control of their family's future. If you're ready to stop fighting, start parenting, and finally find peace in your custody agreement, this talk is for you. betterparentingplan.com#ChildCustody #CustodyAgreement #ParentingPlan #TEDxSanDiego #CoParenting #StopFighting #DivorceMediation #ParentingSolutions #DivorceWithoutDrama #SharedParenting #CustodyBattle #DivorceHelp #DivorceSupport #BetterParentingPlan #CustodyMatters #MediationWorks #FamilyFirst #AIMediation #TechForGood #LegalTech #FutureOfFamilyLaw #AIForFamilies #VirtualMediation #LegalInnovation #PeacefulParenting #ParentingGoals #PuttingKidsFirst #HealthyCoParenting #BreakupToBreakthrough #ConflictResolution. Gabrielle Hartley is an attorney, mediator, author, and innovator on a mission to transform child custody and co-parenting. With decades of experience in family law, she’s pioneering AI-powered mediation to help parents create fair, conflict-free parenting plans—without the courtroom chaos. Featured in major media, a former court attorney and current online mediator, Gabrielle is the go-to expert for making divorce smoother, custody agreements clearer, and co-parenting easier. Her TEDx talk unveils the future of custody solutions, proving that technology plus mediation equals peace for families. betterparentingplan.com This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx