High population density triggers cultural explosions
Thursday, June 4, 2009 - 13:42
in Biology & Nature
Increasing population density, rather than boosts in human brain power, appears to have catalysed the emergence of modern human behaviour, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) scientists published in the journal Science. High population density leads to greater exchange of ideas and skills and prevents the loss of new innovations.
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