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In the past, scientists assumed that our direct ancestors were the only toolmakers.

In the past, scientists assumed that our direct ancestors were the only toolmakers.

In the past, scientists assumed that our direct ancestors were the only toolmakers.

The occurrence of Levallois tools in the archaeological record is considered to represent an evolutionary hallmark in human technological development, as the predetermined nature of Levallois flake morphology is seen to reflect advancements in the cognition of early hominid toolmakers. A range of subtypes exist within the Levallois group, all of which feature differing preparation methods of the core surface as a means to predetermine the manufacture of distinct flake shapes. While archaeologist...

Scientists analyzed stone tools to find out more about the early days of rice gathering. It's a starchy staple that goes well with all types of meat, vegetables, and can even be made into some tasty desserts. Rice is caloric, typically low-cost...

This study emphasises the possibility of group-specific material signatures despite the fact that several chimpanzee groups engage in nut cracking.

According to a recent study, scientists found bones buried for 31,000 years in an Indonesian cave. It noted that the individual underwent surgery, indicating stone age medical expertise. Read more about this discovery.

Researchers have found that long-tailed macaques in Indonesia use stone tools to masturbate, in a rare occurrence of tool use for sexual pleasure.

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Hand axes found in England were made by archaic humans travelling the land over 560,000 years ago, revealing who were Britain’s earliest humans known to date.