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Brain evolution: New study uncovers what sets humans apart from chimpanzees
A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience has taken a fresh look at data from the brains of humans, chimpanzees, ...
What the secret lives of lizards tell us about evolution
Each lizard is unique. Some have longer legs, others stronger jaws, and all behave slightly differently. The differences ...
Evolution: Features that help in finding a mate may lead to smaller brains
A longstanding question in evolutionary biology is how sexual selection influences how entire genomes develop. Sexual ...
‘I’m China’s Charles Darwin’, says jailed gene editor who wants to end natural evolution
The Chinese scientist who was imprisoned for secretly creating the world’s first genetically-engineered babies has claimed he ...
Scientists just uncovered a shocking twist in the story of human evolution
Early human evolution may have been more complex than scientists previously thought, with modern humans evolving from two ...
Ottawa Citizen2d
Natural History is the latest addition to a hip stretch of Somerset Street
At Natural History, the latest spot on an increasingly lively stretch of Somerset Street West, I took a seat next to a bear ...
Don’t call me Chinese Frankenstein, says jailed scientist who tinkered with baby DNA
The Chinese scientist who was imprisoned for secretly creating the world’s first genetically-engineered babies has claimed he ...
Mysterious Ancestors: Scientists Just Uncovered a Shocking Secret About Human Origins
Scientists have uncovered evidence that modern humans emerged from two long-separated ancestral groups, not just one. This ...
UPSC Issue at a Glance | India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites — criteria, categories, and recent additions
Six sites have been added to India’s Tentative List by UNESCO's World Heritage Centre in 2025. But what exactly is a UNESCO ...
The Spectator Australia3d
Survival of the hottest: evolution’s fun side has been long overlooked
The theory of evolution is dominated by the utilitarian logic of natural selection: adapt or die, survival of the fittest.
Human Consciousness Arose From a Bunch of Apes Getting Stoned, Controversial Theory Suggests
This, in a nutshell, is the heart of the stoned ape theory, or the idea that our impressive cognitive capabilities, like affinities for art and language; self-awareness; and an understanding of ...