It wasn’t the size of human brains that distinguished people from apes, he theorized, but the way they were organized. He found a creative way to prove it.

Studying human evolution involves piecing together scattered clues about how we survived against tough odds. One of the ...

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The Secrets of Fossil Teeth Revealed by the Synchrotron: A Long Childhood Is the Prelude to the Evolution of a Large Brain Nov. 14, 2024 — Could social bonds be the key to human big brains?

“Seeing Lucy’s face is like glimpsing a bridge to the distant past, offering a visual connection to human evolution,” ...

Join Dr Suzana Herculano-Houzel as she takes you on a fascinating exploration of how the human brain became the marvel that it is without ever breaking the rules of evolution. Discover how her ...

Evolutionary biologist Rob Brooks talks to The Conversation Weekly about AI’s potential to influence our evolution.

An international research team has mapped the genomes of six ape species, revealing genetic distinctions that shed light on ...

The enlightened truth of the role of fire in human evolution. Illustration by Paul ... But the creation of artificial daylight enabled the hominid brain to adapt and evolve to the point where ...

New research suggests upright walking helps human creativity in several ways including with music, rhythm, and communication.

The results indicate that having a wider pelvis reduces the risk of complications during birth, but results in slower walking ...