The Evolution of New York City: The Video

Published March 15, 2012

Last summer I wrote in the New York Times about the exploits of Jason Munshi-South, a biologist who studies evolution in the wilds of New York City. Jason has now given a nice quick talk for TED-ED, TED’s new educational project, which is illuminated with lovely animations. Check it out:

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