The Evolution of Human Skin Pigmentation

(0:42 - Main Presentation) Nina Jablonski looks at the evolution of human pigmentation. It was noted by Darwin and others that humans who lived closer to the equator had darker skins. Is this a functional adaptation to sun exposure, or is there something more at play here? [10/2009] [Show ID: 16926]

Darwin Evolving
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