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“Composers”: Roundup of TEDWomen, Session 3

Deborah Rhodes‘ spectacular collaboration with a nuclear physicist led to a breakthrough in breast cancer detection.

Kate Orff introduces us to the new hero of ecology: the oyster.

Amber Case is a “cyborg anthropologist” — she studies the symbiotic relationship between humans and machines.

The Ahn Trio: With cello, piano and violin, sisters Maria, Lucia and Angella are redefining the art of chamber music.

Cynthia Breazeal: Robots push our social buttons — and help us to understand ourselves.

Annet Namayanja looks at the future of bean breeding in Uganda — where climate change is a central, critical issue.

Heather Knight‘s robot, Data, does stand-up comedy, and responds to the audience’s reaction.