Nina Jablonski

Nina Jablonski

Penn State Professor | Revealing the Science of Skin Color

🇺🇸United States1 talk1 with video
Nina Jablonski
Nina Jablonski

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Nina Jablonski is a renowned anthropologist and evolutionary biologist at Penn State University. As the author of the acclaimed book 'Skin: A Natural History', she has dedicated her career to exploring the biological and cultural significance of human skin.

Jablonski's TED Talks on the evolution of skin pigmentation have reached millions, challenging misconceptions about race and celebrating diversity. Her keynotes translate complex scientific concepts into accessible insights, empowering audiences to consider skin in a new light.

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Skin color is an illusion

Nina Jablonski says that differing skin colors are simply our bodies' adaptation to varied climates and levels of UV exposure. Charles Darwin disagreed with this theory, but she explains, that's because he did not have access to NASA.

TED 2009🇺🇸Long BeachFeb 2009
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