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Scientists rebuilt ancient primate brains from fossils and found a stunning clue to human evolution: The brain may have grown larger not simply to think more, but because our ancestors were processing an increasing amount of visual informationAncient primate brain evolution is now better understood. Researchers reconstructed fossil brain spaces using advanced imaging techniques. ...- Why Komodo dragons grew so enormous: The science behind the world's largest lizardNew research suggests Homo floresiensis scavenged Komodo dragon leftovers for survival. This challenges long-held beliefs about their hunti...
- Earth's hidden ‘mini-moon’ revealed like never before: China’s Tianwen-2 captures first-ever close-up of Kamoʻoalewa, a mysterious asteroid that may be a lost piece of the MoonChina's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has captured the first close-up image of Kamoʻoalewa. This rare quasi-satellite is often called Earth's mini-m...
- Scientists found that childbirth can be harder than humans thought, as many primates have babies much bigger than birth canal; some species even dislocate pelvic bones to get through itA recent study challenges the long-held belief that humans uniquely face difficult childbirth. Researchers found that many primate species,...
- Scientists found an 8-year-old Neanderthal child in a Belgian cave, and the molar DNA found is said to be the oldest human genetic code ever sequenced, turning one hillside into a rare window on our deep pastA young Neanderthal girl, the "Scladina child," unearthed in Belgium, has revolutionized our understanding of these ancient relatives. Her ...
- Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trialsIn a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for naviga...
- Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
- Scientists just cracked a mystery that's puzzled researchers for centuries; why are 90% of humans right-handed?Why are 90% of humans right-handed? A new study published in PLOS Biology suggests that human right-handedness may have evolved because of ...
- Why are 90% humans right-handed? Scientists finally find a fascinating answerScientists have uncovered a new theory for why most humans are right-handed. A major study suggests upright walking and a rapidly expanding...
- The Story Behind Human IntelligenceAncient primates displayed early signs of intelligence, with tool use and problem-solving evolving gradually. The "social brain theory" hig...
- New study on songbird species reveal strong link between vocal learning & problem-solving abilityResearchers from The Rockefeller University have discovered a correlation between vocal learning and problem-solving abilities in songbird ...
- Mammalian brain size depends on the quality of parental care: StudyThe research was carried out on a sample of bird brains.
- Why are humans smarter than animals? This new research on the human brain offers fascinating answersThe new research has compared the brains of chimps and macaques with those of humans.
- How humans got their bigger brainsNew York, Feb 21 (IANS) Modern humans have brains that are more than three times larger than our closest living relatives, chimpanzees and ...
- Whales, dolphins have human-like 'cultures': StudyWhales and dolphins live in tightly-knit social groups, have complex relationships, communicate with each other and even have regional dial...
- Whales, dolphins have rich 'human-like' cultures: StudyLondon, Oct 17 (IANS) Whales and dolphins live in tightly-knit social groups, have complex relationships, talk to each other and even have ...
- Here's how primates developed larger brainsNew York, March 28 (IANS) A diet rich in fruits may have been responsible for larger brain size in primates, researchers say.
- Brain and tooth size didn't co-evolve in humansWashington, Jan 3 (IANS) Contradicting a prevalent perception, a new study says that our brain enlargement and dental reduction did not hap...
- Single brain protein made humans smartest animals on Earth?Researchers have discovered that a single molecular event in our cells could hold the key to how we evolved to become the smartest animals ...
- 'Alien' octopus genome sequenced for first timeResearchers sequenced the genome of the California two-spot octopus (Octopus bimaculoides), the first cephalopod ever to be fully sequenced.
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