Science
Brain Evolution Mystery
Scientists debate the evolutionary reasons behind larger human brains, suggesting there may be no specific advantage. Research questions long-held assumptions about brain size and function.
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New Scientist
Some marathon runners and other athletes swear by beetroot juice shots, but is there evidence they really do anything for our bodies? Columnist Alice Klein investigates
2026-07-06 09:00 UTC
New Scientist
Our brains are large compared with other animals, so it is tempting to assume there was an evolutionary advantage to them – but that may not be true at all
2026-07-06 10:00 UTC