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Scientists think they finally know why Neanderthals vanished

Science Daily · Apr 28, 2026, 8:42 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

A new study suggests Neanderthals didn’t go extinct simply because of climate change or competition with Homo sapiens. Instead, the key difference may have been social connectivity—Homo sapiens formed stronger, more flexible networks that helped them survive environmental shocks. Neanderthals had co

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