Nina Jablonski: Skin color is an illusion

The video explores Charles Darwin's observations on human skin color and its evolution. It discusses how NASA's satellite data on UV radiation has enhanced our understanding of skin pigmentation's evolutionary role. The video highlights the impact of human migration on skin adaptation and the health implications of living in environments with different UV levels. It concludes with the social and evolutionary significance of skin pigmentation, emphasizing its role as evidence of natural selection.

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