The octopus within us: Cephalopods and humans share genes that began shaping intelligence dating back 518 million years

The octopus within us: Cephalopods and humans share genes that began shaping intelligence dating back 518 million years

Arezki Amiri | Daily Galaxy |
New research suggests that octopuses and humans may share an ancient evolutionary connection that helps explain the remarkable intelligence of cephalopods. According to findings discussed ...
Video: Discovery of Homo naledi suggests ‘maybe brain size isn’t all it’s cracked up to be’ when it comes to human evolution

Video: Discovery of Homo naledi suggests ‘maybe brain size isn’t all it’s cracked up to be’ when it comes to human evolution

Shawn Hurst | Daily Galaxy |
The small brains of Homo naledi raise new questions about the evolution of human brain size. Big brains were costly ...
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‘Hairpin science’: Unfolding mystery of the soupy origins of life on earth

Daily Galaxy |
The long-sought ingredient that may have helped gene-like strands to copy themselves in puddles for the first time ever, billions ...