Why Did the Neanderthals Disappear? Scientists Reveal Humans Had a Hidden Advantage

Homo sapiens’ interconnected networks gave them a survival edge over more isolated Neanderthals amid environmental changes. A new modeling study suggests that stronger links between groups may have helped Homo sapiens outlast Neanderthals. Scientists still do not fully understand why Neanderthals disappeared while modern humans established a lasting presence in Europe. The explanation likely involves [...]