The Story of Human Hair
Origin Stories
Evolution of Hair Coiling for Heat Reduction
Exploring the theory that tightly coiled hair may have evolved to decrease heat gained from solar radiation, researchers conduct experiments with different hair types on robot models to measure insulation properties, finding that curlier hair is more effective in reducing heat absorption.
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