Why Human Babies Evolved to Be So Dependent

Summary: Researchers are challenging the traditional view of human infant helplessness as a mere biological weakness. In a new paper, researchers argue that the unique combination of a highly developed…

Evolution of Fear: Ancestral vs. Modern Threats

Summary: Do we fear a loaded gun the same way we fear a venomous snake? A new study suggests that while our bodies react to both, our “evolutionary” fears trigger…