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Steven Strogatz: How things in nature tend to sync up

Mathematician Steven Strogatz shows how flocks of creatures (like birds, fireflies and fish) manage to synchronize and act as a unit -- when no one's giving orders. The powerful tendency extends into the realm of objects, too.

English
  • Originally Aired February 1, 2004
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
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Name Type Role
Steven Strogatz Writer
Steven Strogatz Guest Star