Lucianne Walkowicz: Look Up For a Change
Lucianne Walkowicz, a 2011 TEDGlobal Fellow, studies the inscrutable faces of the stars for clues to the inner workings of their hearts. She got her taste for astronomy as an undergrad at Johns Hopkins, testing detectors for the Hubble Space Telescope's new camera (installed in 2002). She also learned to love the dark stellar denizens of our galaxy, the red dwarfs, which became the topic of her PhD dissertation at University of Washington.
In her TEDxPhoenix 11.11.11 TEDxTalk, Lucianne explains the importance of preserving our dark night sky from the perils of light pollution and other lesser-known factors. In Lucianne's eyes, "Our night sky is a natural resource, it's like a park you can visit without ever having to travel there. But like any natural resource, if we don't protect it, if we don't preserve it and treasure it, it will slip away from us and be gone."
Other Videos That May Interest You:
Feng Shui - Terah Collins
Essential Feng Shui® observes that your vitality, resources, and loving connections flourish and grow best in harmonious environments that intentionally meet your unique needs and express your personal preferences.
Eve Ensler: Suddenly, My Body
Poet, writer, activist Eve Ensler lived in her head. In this powerful talk from TEDWomen, she talks about her lifelong disconnection from her body -- and how two shocking events helped her to connect with the reality, the physicality of being human.
Brene Brown: Listening to Shame
Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brene Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.
Tempest Milky Way
Timelapse video that won best overall and audience choice at 2011 Chronos Film Festival.
Andy Puddicombe: All It Takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes
When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? In this video Andy Puddicombe discusses how to benefit from meditation in just 10 mindful minutes.