by Christine Kenneally BH | May 8, 2013 | Ancient DNA, Ancient genomics, Australopithecus afarensis, Brain, Complexity, Consciousness, Evolution, Extinction, Fire, First human..., Genes, History, Homo erectus, Homo floresiensis, Homo habilis, Humans, Mitochondrial DNA, Neandertals, Prehistoric humans, Science, Social complexity/connection, Soul/Free Will, Walking
I reviewed four new science books for The New York Times. They span millions of years, beginning with the birth of humanity and ending with a serious look at...
by Christine Kenneally BH | Apr 19, 2010 | Plasticity, Soul/Free Will
Have you ever wondered what would happen to a child’s brain if you left them in front of the TV all day? What about kids in bright, happy daycare-like situations where there’s no personal attention. What kind of future do they have? How about children who have all the...
by Christine Kenneally BH | Jun 27, 2007 | ASPM, Genes, Microcephalin, Populations, Soul/Free Will
The New York Times Science section has an excellent evolution special this week. Of particular interest is Nicholas Wade’s article on the very recent evolution of human populations. There is more and more evidence that culture has shaped the human genome. Also...
