Climate change has emerged as a potential factor influencing the evolution of human brain size, according to a recent study by cognitive scientist Jeff Morgan Stibel from the Natural History Museum in California. By examining climate records and human remains spanning 50,000 years, Stibel’s research offers valuable insights into the ways humans develop and adapt to environmental stress. Unraveling the Impact of Climate Change on Brain Size: Stibel’s investigation involved analyzing 298 specimens from the past 50,000 years alongside natural records of global temperature, humidity, and rainfall. The research revealed a significant reduction in average brain size during periods of … Continue reading Rising Temperatures Decreasing the Human Brain Size: Climate Connection Melting Minds