Curly hair may have been a crucial adaptation for early humans living in equatorial Africa, as it provided effective protection from the sun’s heat and minimized the need for sweating, according to a new study published in the journal PNAS.
This passive cooling mechanism likely allowed for brain growth by conserving water and reducing heat.
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