Tag Archives: Ludovic Slimak

One of the largest explosions in world history could have wiped out humans. Scientists say how some survive

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. About 74,000 years ago, Sumatra’s Mount Toba experienced a supereruption, one of the largest eruptions in Earth history, potentially leading to a major disruption in the world’s climate. Some scientists suspect that the volcanic winter… Read More »

Supervolcano eruption may have facilitated humanity’s exodus from Africa, new study suggests

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. About 74,000 years ago, Sumatra’s Mount Toba experienced a supereruption, one of the largest eruptions in Earth history, potentially leading to a major disruption in the world’s climate. Some scientists suspect that the volcanic winter… Read More »

‘Intellectually inferior’ humans caused Neanderthals to go extinct, new book claims

Exhibition of a Neanderthal man at the Neanderthal Museum in Croatia.REUTERS/Nikola Solic What caused the Neanderthals to go extinct is one of the greatest mysteries in human history. A new book, “The Naked Neanderthal,” says humans were the real cause, thanks to their superior weapons. Author Ludovic Slimak thinks humans had less creativity and intelligence… Read More »