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Neanderthals may have been just as smart as modern human peers
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Neanderthals may have been just as smart as modern human peers

A fascinating new study suggests that Neanderthals might have had intelligence levels comparable to modern humans. Researchers used digital reconstructions of Neanderthal skulls to analyze brain regions, finding significant overlap with our own. This challenges the long-held belief that modern Homo sapiens outsmarted their ancient cousins. It turns out, Neanderthals could have comfortably fit within the cognitive range we see today, which is just mind-blowing!
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