Danielle N. Lee
Biologist & Science Communicator | Connecting Science to Everyday Life
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Danielle N. Lee is a biologist and science communicator who makes complex topics accessible to mainstream audiences.
As an Urban Ecology blogger for Scientific American, she has reached millions with her engaging explanations of animal behavior, ecology, and technology. Lee's research on animal communication has been published in top scientific journals, and she frequently appears on NPR, the Discovery Channel, and other media outlets.
Her keynotes bridge cutting-edge biology with relatable stories, helping diverse audiences appreciate the wonder and relevance of the natural world.
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How hip-hop helps us understand science
In the early 1990s, a scandal rocked evolutionary biology: scientists discovered that songbirds -- once thought to be strictly monogamous -- engaged in what's politely called "extra-pair copulation." In this unforgettable biology lesson on animal infidelity, TED Fellow Danielle N. Lee shows how she uses hip-hop to teach science, leading the crowd in an updated version of Naughty by Nature's hit "O.P.P."
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