The fossil record is not only about bones. Geology is an important part in learning about fossils and uncovering their story.
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Brains over Brawn
The differences between our brains and the brains of other animals is an important part of what makes us human. Find out why your brain is so big and what that allows you to do.
Ask An Anthropologist
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DNA controls all of your traits. Right? Well, kind of. The environment can actually control how your DNA works. Learn about how it does this through a series of switches known as epigenetic mechanisms.
How do you move from one place to another? Well, most humans walk. Walking on two legs is a very human trait. Learn how the evolution of bipedal walking changed the course of our history.
Teamwork isn’t just something you do playing sports. It’s also a very important part of what makes humans unique.
