Tag: Smithsonian Magazine
Even a Mouse Brain Reveals Staggering Complexity
Mapping a small part of a mouse’s brain required 1.6 petabytes of data, which is equivalent to 22 years of nonstop high-definition video.
Mammoth Bone Structure of 24,000 Years Ago Illuminates Stone Age
Science journalist Tibi Puiu notes, “It’s one of the most surreal ancient structures ever built — and it’s just one of over 70 found thus far.”
As a Cudgel Against Human Exceptionalism, Researchers Push for Bonobo “Theory of Mind”
Is it true that “recognizing when someone else lacks information” has been thought to be a distinctly human trait?
Neanderthals Were a Lot More Like Humans than We Realize
There’s still much we don’t know and the evidence is sparse — due in part to the fact that Neanderthals probably had a relatively small overall population size.
Evolutionary Model Can’t Account for Singing
Our fascination with singing and how enamored we can become with hearing quality vocalists reveals something significant about our identity as humans.