Brain Sizes and Evolutionary Mysteries

This chapter explores the intriguing contrasts between Neanderthal, human, and marine mammal brain sizes, underscoring the complexities of intelligence. It discusses the adaptations of cetaceans for cold environments and the implications of climate change on their brain health. The chapter also delves into historical and modern methods for measuring brain activity, alongside a lively debate on evolutionary theories regarding brain development across species.

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