Meat Wasn't the Only Food That Drove Early Humans to Evolve Bigger Brains. Sugar May Have Fueled the Organ's Enlargement, Too
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Smithsonian Magazine reports: "Meat Wasn't the Only Food That Drove Early Humans to Evolve Bigger Brains. Sugar May Have Fueled the Organ's Enlargement, Too". The piece connects everyday decisions to their wider environmental and social impact. Read the full story at Smithsonian Magazine for complete details.
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