Mystery Why Neanderthals Vanished May Finally Be Solved

Source: Science Daily - Top Society 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. In contrast, Neanderthal connections were more fragile and regional. These limitations made them less resilient as conditions became increasingly unpredictable.