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Parenting Across the Ages: What Early Hominins Can Teach Us About Raising Children Today

Imagine what it might have been like to be a parent 1.8 million years ago. There were no cribs, no baby monitors, and no parenting books. Yet, the task of caring for and raising children was just as important then as it is today. While we often think of things like stone tools, fire, andContinue reading “Parenting Across the Ages: What Early Hominins Can Teach Us About Raising Children Today”

Unveiling Neanderthal Mysteries: A Review of Ludovic Slimak’s ‘The Naked Neanderthal

The Naked Neanderthal by Ludovic Silmak  Over the last few years, there have been some inspiring books that have come out regarding our ancient cousins, or ancestors depending on how you look at them; the Neanderthals, or Homo neanderthalensis. What may come to many peoples mind, is Kindred by Dr. Rebecca Wray Sykes, which broughtContinue reading “Unveiling Neanderthal Mysteries: A Review of Ludovic Slimak’s ‘The Naked Neanderthal”

Happy Darwin Day!-Guest Post by Mekhi

Introduction One of the most important, if not the most important concepts in modern biology is evolution. The idea that organisms change with time and are all related back to a common ancestor was revolutionary, and important for understanding pretty much every aspect of biology. The history of the theory of evolution was long andContinue reading “Happy Darwin Day!-Guest Post by Mekhi”

The Great Brain Size Debate: Is Bigger Really Better?Does Brain Size Matter?

View and Discuss on Academia.edu From a small age, we as children begin to develop an idea based on a natural observation that we make. Animals with bigger brains are more intelligent. As far as children and most adults know, this is true. But not only is it a very general statement, we know thatContinue reading “The Great Brain Size Debate: Is Bigger Really Better?Does Brain Size Matter?”

Paleogenetics with Dr. Todd Disotell

In this episode of “The Story of Us” we featured famed geneticist and anthropologist, Dr. Todd Disotell.  Hailing from NYU, this long-time researcher and professor have made long strides in the world of paleo genetics and phylogeny during his tenure.  Moving to the University of Massachusetts to take a slight career change, Dr. Disotell hasContinue reading “Paleogenetics with Dr. Todd Disotell”