myths

When did our ancestors start looking up to the stars?

Changes in the sky have been important to peoples throughout the world. That connection may go back much further than our species.

Feb 3, 2023 •

Return of the “amazing” Boskops

Bringing some scientific reality to an excerpt from a book that tries to revive the myth of an ancient, large-brained race of humans.

Jan 4, 2010 •

Ninety percent of your brain is (not) useless

A close look at the idea that most of the brain is superfluous space, with a review of people who get by with extraordinarily small brain mass.

Jan 30, 2007 •

The legend of Henry Ford's kingpins in evolutionary biology

Looking critically at a story used to illustrate the process of natural selection.

Aug 11, 2005 •

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