En esta inspiradora charla, el Dr. Diego Blas nos invita a explorar una de las fronteras más fascinantes de la física moderna: el universo invisible que se revela a través de las ondas gravitacionales. Estos sutiles estremecimientos del espacio-tiempo, predichos por Einstein hace más de un siglo y detectados por primera vez en 2015, han transformado radicalmente nuestra manera de observar el cosmos.A lo largo de la ponencia, descubrimos cómo las ondas gravitacionales actúan como nuevos mensajeros cósmicos, permitiéndonos escuchar fenómenos extremos como la colisión de agujeros negros o la fusión de estrellas de neutrones, eventos inaccesibles a los telescopios tradicionales. Gracias a ellas, no solo ampliamos nuestra comprensión del Universo, sino que también nos acercamos a responder preguntas fundamentales sobre su origen, su evolución y las leyes que lo gobiernan.Una charla que combina ciencia de vanguardia, curiosidad humana y una nueva forma de mirar y escuchar el Universo. Ideal para quienes desean entender cómo la física actual está redefiniendo nuestro lugar en el cosmos. Diego Blas és professor d’investigació ICREA al IFAE (Institut de Física d’Altes Energies), des de 2023. Abans, va ser investigador distingit Beatriz Galindo Senior al Departament de Física de la UAB i IFAE des de 2021 a 2023.La seva carrera internacional inclou etapes destacades com a investigador postdoctoral a l’EPFL, l’Escola Politécnica Federal de Lausana (on va desenvolupat noves teories de gravetat quàntica i el codi CLASS, referència en cosmologia), el CERN —on va ser científic titular entre 2014 i 2018— i professor titular al King’s College London.La seva recerca se centra en la cosmologia teòrica, la física gravitacional, la matèria fosca i les ones gravitacionals, amb projectes innovadors que combinen tecnologia de precisió (com dispositius quàntics) i astrofísica per explorar noves formes de detectar aquests fenòmens en entorns com púlsars o satèl·lits.En reconeixement al seu treball transformador, va rebre el Premi Buchalter de Cosmologia el 2022 per un article publicat a Physical Review Letters, valorat pel seu gran potencial per detectar ones gravitacionals en la franja dels microhercios, obrint així una nova finestra d’exploració sobre l’origen de l’univers. A més, ha estat guardonat amb una beca ERC Synergy de la unió europea i la Beca Leonardo 2024 de la Fundació BBVA per projectes de detecció d’ones gravitacionals amb tecnologies quàntiques i amb òrbites de satèl·lits.És conegut no només per portar la física teòrica cap a l’avantguarda, connectant la recerca bàsica amb tecnologies punteres i preguntes cosmològiques profundes, sinó també pel seu interès a explorar la frontera entre art i ciència, i compartir els descobriments més capdavanters amb la societat. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Discover why protecting a child's right to play might be one of the most powerful ways to prepare them for an uncertain, AI-shaped future. In this TEDx talk, Ana argues that unstructured, free play isn’t a distraction from “real learning” but essential for developing connections, problem-solving, emotional resilience, and creativity. Through personal story, professional experience and insights from early years research, Ana invites us to rethink play from being a fun pass time to being vital for the well-being and evolution of the next generation. Ana is a proud mother of three, a consultant, and the founder of Early Years Thriving. Since 2007, Ana has worked in various capacities in the early years field to support children, families and educators. Ana has a background in ECE, a Bachelor’s Degree in Child & Youth Care, a Master’s Degree in Professional Education in Early Childhood Education. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Many people have a lot of a dreams or ideas in life but hesitated to start because they do not have the courage to say "Yes" first before they are ready. The fearful feeling of uncertainties and over analysis often paralyzed us from taking action. Saying "Yes" first doesn't mean commit blindly, it means open up the door to possibilities and personal growth. It's a movement to choose growth over comfort for breakthroughs in life. From the mic to the stage, Mannisa Lee is someone who boldly says "Yes" to possibilities and growth.Her courage to embrace challenges has enriched her journey - earning her 3rd Place at the Area C5 Evaluation Contest (Toastmasters) and recognition as a Trilingual Children's Storyteller.She shares how choosing growth over comfort unlocks doors to new value, purpose, and endless potential This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

As a notary, Shiva sees people scrutinize every clause before signing life-changing documents, yet in their own lives, many accept invisible “contracts” that quietly diminish them. In this reflective talk on self-worth and boundaries, she explores how we unconsciously agree to unfair terms in work, relationships, and self-belief, and how rewriting those life contracts can restore balance, growth, and authenticity. Shiva is a notary and entrepreneur who brings both legal expertise and a deeply human-centered lens to her work. With a Sociology degree from UBC and a Master of Applied Arts in Legal Studies from SFU, she gained extensive experience working with lawyers, notaries, and real estate professionals across the Tri-Cities and North Shore before establishing her own thriving practice. Today, she is known for educating her community and guiding clients through life’s most significant legal commitments with clarity, empathy, and integrity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In her presentation, Quynh Thu guided the audience from very ordinary situations – when children choose kindness because it makes them feel better – to mature reflections on how kindness sometimes needs to be learned, from adults, from the way they treat each other. Quynh Thu raised a question that many adults have also asked themselves: Is kindness innate, or is it something that needs to be nurtured every day? “Is kindness natural or something we learn?” ask 9 years old, Mira. She wants to remind everyone that kindness isn’t just the thing we already have, but practicing help us become kinder and help us rediscover what it means to be human. She is very kind, caring and helpful. She always finds the joy in her life. With a happy heart, Mira enjoys singing, dancing, drawing, traveling, and more. She also has a TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook channel, where she shares about her daily life and inspire others. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Grade 7 student, Khanh An delivered an emotional presentation addressing the question: “How can love be a gift instead of a burden?” Khanh An gently spoke about the invisible expectations that parents sometimes place on their children. Love, if not accompanied by listening and understanding, can easily turn into pressure. She wishes to be loved in the way she needs, to be understood instead of just receiving expectations. Khanh An opened up a nuanced perspective on family love – where true love will be the most precious gift if given in the right way. Hello there! I'm Hồ Phùng Khánh An, but most people know me as Nova (born in 2012). At the moment, I'm passionate about creating and sharing ideas that inspire others. Whenever I'm on stage, I can feel the energy from everyone around me, and it makes me so excited. What makes me even happier is when the things I say or do can make people smile. I love spreading happiness because seeing people smile truly warms my heart. It's one of the best feelings ever. For now, I think my purpose is to create, connect, and spread joy wherever I go. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx