Neanderthals had brains just as large as ours, but there was one key difference: their shape.
While modern human brains are rounder, Neanderthal brains were longer and flatter. Some researchers believe this difference may have influenced abilities like memory, attention, self-awareness and tool use.
But was brain shape really the secret to our species’ survival? Or was our success down to a combination of smaller evolutionary advantages?
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