- The average body size of humans has fluctuated significantly over the last million years and is strongly linked to temperature. Colder, harsher climates drove the evolution of larger body sizes, while warmer climates led to smaller bodies. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-24290-7 115 comments science
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- Why did modern humans replace the Neanderthals? The key might lie in our social structures https://theconversation.com/why-did-modern-humans-replace-the-neanderthals-the-key-might-lie-in-our-social-structures-195056 3 comments
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