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 evolved bigger brains much more rapidly than earlier species, a new study of human brain evolution has found.

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One finding that particularly conflicts with past assumptions is that Neanderthal brains grew throughout their history, ...

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A new study comparing neurons from different primates pinpointed several genetic changes unique to humans that buffer our ...

Our understanding of human ancestry has changed dramatically since the discovery of Lucy the ancient hominin 50 years ago.

But is it just a matter of size? Does the way our brains are laid out also affect their costs ... More information: Gabriel Castrillon et al, An energy costly architecture of neuromodulators for human ...

Artificial intelligence is becoming a pivotal force in human lives, prompting questions about its evolutionary effects.

A study comparing fossil skulls and great ape anatomy reveals how temporal lobes evolved in response to social complexity and ...