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A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...

Brain size increased gradually within each ancient human species rather than through sudden leaps between species. Modern humans, Neanderthals, and other recent relatives on our human family tree ...

Early humans were not just scavengers. New research shows they actively butchered elephants, transforming survival and social ...

Humans evolved large brains and flat faces at a surprisingly rapid pace compared to other apes, likely reflecting the evolutionary advantages of these traits, finds a new analysis of ape skulls by UCL ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I explore the emerging belief that humans ...

In the technical description, the authors emphasize that the skeleton includes clavicle and shoulder-blade fragments, both upper arms, both forearms, plus part of the sacrum and hip bones - rare ...