Psychedelics, mind control, radiation-eating: The secret superpowers of fungi

Lesson by Max G. Levy, directed by Petya Zlateva, Compote Collective.

The diverse fungal kingdom, which includes everything from baker’s yeast to edible mushrooms to foot infections, has long defied assumptions. Scientists estimate that somewhere between 2 and 12 million species of fungi remain undiscovered— either because they’re microscopic, live hidden within other species, or for other unknown reasons. Max G. Levy digs into the vast and wild world of fungi. 

Pandora’s Legacy combines elements of jigsaw puzzles, escape rooms, puzzle hunts, and legacy board games into a 12-15 hour adventure. It's perfect for mythology lovers, puzzle enthusiasts, and anyone who just loves a good challenge. 

Pandora's Legacy is now available for purchase in many territories. Get your copy today, while supplies last!

Four new games have joined the TED Games hub! Rush Hour rewards reasoning. Spellcheck celebrates linguistic chaos. Cheat Sheet tests trivia. And Pixellence reveals art. 
From visual logic to tricky word play, these games deliver fresh daily challenges built for curious thinkers. 

TED-Ed Student Talks activities can help students build important social, emotional, and academic skills. The activities are designed to be easily incorporated into any educator’s curriculum and process, and student participants show growth in 8 key areas: 

Speaking

Critical thinking

Listening

Perspective and empathy

Writing

Cultural and global awareness

Digital literacy

Research

The Student Talks program helps educators achieve their own goals, as well as the goals of their school and district, while supporting students in achieving lifelong success in their academics, careers, and personal lives. Bring the program to your students by applying by July 15th here.

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