HUMAN EVOLUTION

Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

Carb Cravings: An Ancient Tale

You might think our love for carbs like bread, pasta, and rice is a modern thing. But get this – humans may have been chowing down on starchy foods way longer than we thought. Scientists found a gene that helps us digest carbs more easily. And guess what? This gene seems to have duplicated itself a long time ago, maybe even before humans as we know them existed! Res...

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Did Neanderthals Wear Clothes? The Evidence Speaks Volumes

Imagine a world where the cold is as constant as the stars above. In this world, our ancient relatives, the Neanderthals, had to adapt to survive. One key question scientists are asking is: Did Neanderthals wear clothes? The answer seems to be yes, but how do we know? Scientists have found tools that suggest hide processing and tanning, similar to what people us...

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