Today's Trending Digest

Tan Le's astonishing new computer interface reads its user's brainwaves, making it possible to control virtual objects, and even physical electronics, with mere thoughts (and a little concentration).

What happens when technology knows more about us than we do? Poppy Crum shows how we can use second-generation 'empathics' — tech that reads physical signals of our feelings and states of mind — to better understand ourselves and each other, and build a more empathetic society.

Samuel Myers discusses how changes in the environment due to climate change are impacting human health through nutrition, infectious diseases, and more.

For all that's ever been said about climate change, we haven't heard nearly enough about the psychological impacts of living in such an uncertain time. TED Fellow Britt Wray shares insights on 'climate grief' and how it affects our mental health.

Renzo Guinto explains how climate change exacerbates health inequalities and poses invisible threats to global public health systems.

Thomas Insel discusses how advancements in brain science and technology are transforming our approach to mental illnesses, paving the way for innovative treatments.

Cambridge researcher Aubrey de Grey argues that aging is merely a disease — and a curable one at that, outlining strategies to extend healthy human life.

What controls aging? Biochemist Cynthia Kenyon has found a simple genetic mutation that can double the lifespan of a simple worm, C. elegans. The lessons from that discovery, and others, are pointing to how we might one day significantly extend youthful human life.

Dan Buettner shares insights from Blue Zones, regions where people live the longest, revealing nine common habits that promote longevity.