How did humans evolve, and will we evolve more?

By: Evan Simons, University at Buffalo, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 22, 2025

Words: 813

Last Updated: 2 days, 17 hours ago

By Evan Simons, University at Buffalo

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

How did humans evolve, and will they evolve more? – Anya T., 13, Brookline, Massachusetts

Everything that is alive today has evolved, including human beings.

Our ancestors evolved many traits that helped them survive in their environments, and …

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