With the results all pointing in the same direction, and potentially having a strong impact on the "big brain—long childhood" hypothesis, the scientists had to think outside the box to ...
The study analysed chimpanzee pelvic bones and found that females had human-like pelvic characteristics despite having easier births due to small brains, which surprised the scientists.
Scientists exploring the trade-off have discovered unique genetic features that show how human brain cells handle the stress of keeping a big brain working. The work could inspire new lines of ...
It takes a huge amount of energy for human brains to grow to their current large size and be maintained over time. Our early ...
Known as the Juluren, meaning 'big head people', this ancient species may have lived in China between 300,000 and 50,000 years ago. Scientists believe they would have had a larger brain than any ...
Perhaps you have never thought this was possible, but another group of ancient humans could have lived alongside Homo sapiens ...
When it comes to diagnosing epilepsy, seizures, or brain cancer, patients currently have to get an electroencephalogram (EEG) ...