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PRIMATE BRAIN EVOLUTION
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 information- 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 it
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- 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...24 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- 25,000 touch sensors, no eyes, total darkness; meet the animal that hunts at the speed of neurons, and it's not the cheetahMeet the star-nosed mole, a small creature from eastern North America. Its unique star-shaped nose is a sensory marvel. This nose allows th...21 May, 2026, 03.48 AM IST
- 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 ...19 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- 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...19 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
- The Story Behind Human IntelligenceAncient primates displayed early signs of intelligence, with tool use and problem-solving evolving gradually. The "social brain theory" hig...21 Apr, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- What Did Early Humans Sound Like… and How Are Scientists Reconstructing Voices Lost for Millions of Years?Scientists are reconstructing the sounds of early human communication by examining fossil anatomy, primate behavior, and brain research. Ev...12 Mar, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
- Why Woodpeckers Don’t Get Concussions: The Surprising Science Behind Their SuperpowerWoodpeckers peck trees up to 20 times a second. Experts once believed they had built-in shock absorbers. New research reveals their skulls ...22 Feb, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
- Mammalian brain size depends on the quality of parental care: StudyThe research was carried out on a sample of bird brains.11 Feb, 2023, 10.23 AM IST
- 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.30 May, 2022, 06.46 PM IST
- Kindness makes us healthier and happier, according to scienceKindness is also key to how we evolved and survived as a species.06 Jul, 2020, 06.06 PM IST
- Human brains not as exceptional as thought: StudyNew York, Nov 1 (IANS) When it comes to brainpower, humans may not be as exceptional as we like to think as researchers have found that som...01 Nov, 2017, 04.02 PM IST
- 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...17 Oct, 2017, 04.55 PM IST
- 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 ...17 Oct, 2017, 04.07 PM IST
- 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.28 Mar, 2017, 04.50 PM IST
- Monkeys have vocal chords to speak, lack wired brainWashington, Dec 11 (IANS) Monkeys have the vocal tracts to produce human speech sounds, but what they lack is a speech-ready brain, a new s...11 Dec, 2016, 01.42 PM IST
- Dogs have special brain spot to recognise human facesGregory Berns heads the Dog Project in Emory's Department of Psychology, which is researching evolutionary questions surrounding man's best...05 Aug, 2015, 04.52 PM IST
- Bioethicists chary of making animals 'human'However, bioethicists are getting increasingly concerned about recent research that is aimed at humanising animals in various ways.30 Aug, 2011, 03.26 AM IST
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