The human brain is up to three times larger in volume than the brains of chimpanzees, gorillas and many extinct human relatives. Brain size is tightly correlated with body size in most animals.
Our brain is arguably the organ that most distinguishes humans from other primates. Its exceptional size, complexity and capabilities far exceed those of any other species on Earth. Yet humans share ...
Chimpanzees have long been observed using various stone tools. Biologists and anthropologists view tool usage as a key indicator of brain and cognitive development in animal species. Oldowan ...
Did you know your brain burns 20 to 25 percent of your blood sugar? Discover how balancing it can boost your brain, fight aging, and cut dementia risk.
We’ve long known that our brains are essentially animalistic, with concepts such as the chimp and reptile brain well-documented in modern neuroscience. Here, psychologist and bestselling author ...