Digest for 4/7/2026

Rana el Kaliouby demonstrates her company's emotion recognition technology, which uses AI to analyze facial expressions and detect emotions, potentially aiding in mental health applications.

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.

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

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.

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.

Public health researcher Kristie Ebi explains how rising CO2 levels are reducing the nutritional value of staple crops, potentially leading to widespread malnutrition and health issues.

WHO's Maria Neira discusses how tackling climate change through clean energy and sustainable practices can prevent millions of deaths and improve public health worldwide.

AI is massively transforming our world, but what should we do about the jobs it displaces? AI investor Kai-Fu Lee shares a blueprint for rethinking work in the age of intelligent machines.