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Did we just discover aliens?

Aliens are not a thing. We know this, right? Well, maybe. Turns out that, almost despite themselves, some of the world’s leading astronomers are taking seriously the question of whether or not we are alone on Earth. Among them, Yale’s Tabetha Boyajian, who has stumbled into what might just be one of the biggest mysteries in the galaxy.
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Gallery: Humans come in all shapes, sizes — and colors

"We still live in a world where the color of our skin not only gives a first impression, but a lasting one that remains," says Brazilian artist Angélica Dass. She shows portraits from Humanae, the photo project she started to highlight the truly multi-colored hues of humankind.

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TEDSummit 2016
TEDSummit. Aim higher. Together.
June 26–30 2016 · Banff, Canada

TEDSummit is a five-day event for members of the global TED community. The gathering features community brainstorms, discussions, performances, hands-on workshops, outdoor activities and of course an eclectic TED program of mainstage talks from some of your favorite speakers.

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Small books, big ideas.

Now you can dig deeper into ideas with new, original books from TED. Long enough to explore a powerful idea but short enough to read in a single sitting, TED Books pick up where TED Talks leave off. This wide-ranging series covers everything from architecture to business, space travel to love, and is perfect for anyone with a curious mind and an expansive love of learning.

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