Endless Forms Most Beautiful by Shannon Olsson

Explore the fascinating journey of species evolution in this 1-hour 34-minute lecture by Shannon Olsson from the National Centre for Biological Sciences. Delve into the 150-year quest to understand biodiversity through the lens of a humble fly, tracing the path from Darwin's era to modern virtual reality experiments in Bangalore. Discover how minute changes in insect brains can lead to behavioral shifts and ultimately the emergence of new species. Learn about the contributions of scientists across continents and disciplines, from Darwin and his contemporaries to present-day researchers using cutting-edge technology. Gain insights into insect biology, plant-insect interactions, neurophysiology, and the intricate processes driving speciation in this comprehensive exploration of evolutionary biology.

Introduction
Tree of Life
Insects
Once upon a time
A letter
Charles Darwin
Benjamin Walsh
Darwin
Benjamin Walsh 1867
Hudson Valley
Apple Trees
Plant Eating Races
Darwin and Walsh
Ernst Meier
Systematics
Benjamin Wallace
Rin Smart
Ron Prokope
Smell
Chemistry
Geneva
Wendell Roloffs
Apple Flies
Hawthorn
Flies
Antenna Lobe
Calcium Imaging
Brain Processing
Neurophysiology
Virtual Reality
Decision Making
Scientists
Credits
Questions