Locust swarms can be one of the most destructive plagues to mankind, but they also offer important new insights into the causes of human obesity, the aging process, and the complexities of crowd behavior. Australian biologist Steve Simpson (University of Sydney) will take us on a strange journey from insect swarms to human health on Tuesday, June 18, from 7 – 8 at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, 24 Oxford Street in Cambridge.
Parking/Directions: Free event parking in the 52 Oxford Street Garage. An 8-minute walk through Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square red line T stop. For more information visit www.hmnh.harvard.edu.
