A groundbreaking study reveals that lead exposure nearly two million years ago may have influenced human evolution and language development. Researchers found that early Homo sapiens had a genetic advantage over Neanderthals, enhancing their communication skills in toxic environments.
New research reveals that ancient humans' exposure to lead may have given Homo sapiens a crucial survival advantage over Neanderthals by enhancing their resistance to lead’s harmful effects. This groundbreaking study analyzes the lead content in fossilized teeth of early hominids.
New research challenges the long-held belief that megalodon primarily hunted large whales. The colossal predator may have been an opportunistic feeder, adapting to its environment and feeding on various marine species.