Summary: A new study proposes that human culture’s unique power lies not in its ability to accumulate knowledge, as once thought, but in its “open-endedness.” Unlike animal cultures that reach…
Tag: evolutionary neuroscience
AI Unveils Evolutionary Patterns Predicted by Darwin and Wallace
Summary: A novel AI-powered study explores evolutionary differences between male and female birdwing butterflies, shedding new light on a historical debate between Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. Using machine…
Fruit Flies’ Sensory Evolution: A Whiff of Genetic Secrets
Summary: Researchers mapped the sensory evolution of fruit flies, revealing how genetic variations enable them to adapt their sense of smell and taste to diverse environments. The team discovered that…
Why Do Most People Cradle Babies in Their Left Arm?
Summary: A novel study explores the curious phenomenon of why the majority of people prefer cradling a baby in the crook of their left arm. Research suggests that around 75%…
Adversity, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Evolution: The Reproductive Trade-off Theory
Summary: A new study examines the association of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with early life adversity and its potential influence on immediate reproductive strategies over somatic health. Using a sample…