Evolution
The Naked Truth: Why Humans Have No Fur
Recent findings lay bare the origins of human hairlessness—and hint that naked skin was a key factor in the emergence of other human traits
Stories by Nina G. Jablonski
The Sciences
The Naked Truth: Why Humans Have No Fur
Recent findings lay bare the origins of human hairlessness—and hint that naked skin was a key factor in the emergence of other human traits
Evolution
Skin Deep
Throughout the world, human skin color has evolved to be dark enough to prevent sunlight from destroying the nutrient folate but light enough to foster the production of vitamin D
