Small-minded? Shrews shrink their skulls to survive winter, study shows

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/oct/23/small-minded-shrews-shrink-their-skulls-to-survive-winter-study-shows?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

An argument over the evolution of language, with high stakes

https://www.economist.com/news/books-and-arts/21729981-daniel-everett-believes-language-began-19m-years-ago-homo-erectus-ancestor

Whales and dolphins lead 'human-like lives' thanks to big brains, says study

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/oct/16/whales-and-dolphins-human-like-societies-thanks-to-their-big-brains?CMP=share_btn_tw

Our braininess may have evolved thanks to less sticky neurons

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23631464-700-our-braininess-may-have-evolved-thanks-to-less-sticky-neurons/amp/

Chimps learn to use tools on their own, no teaching required

bit.ly/2fOHLj9

Birds Beware: The Praying Mantis Wants Your Brain

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/22/science/praying-mantis-eating-birds.html

New Clues From Brain Structures of Mantis Shrimp

http://neurosciencenews.com/mantis-shrimp-brain-mapping-7628/amp/