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The researchers suggested that only after using naturally sharp stones for cutting did ancient humans faced selective ...

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Our ancient ancestors were using bone tools at least 1.5 million years ago, roughly a million years earlier than was previously thought, a study published last week in the journal Nature reported. The ...

which is known as the age of the hand axes — tear-shaped tools with a sharp point made from stone. "Now, we have a human ...

Researchers know that simple stone tools were being made as far back as 3.3 million years ago. But until now, bone tools were believed to be a much later innovation. The well-preserved artifacts ...

For centuries, archaeologists have pieced together the story of early humans – one artifact at a time. Stone tools, with their sharp edges and deliberate craftsmanship, have offered the clearest ...

The well-preserved bone tools, measuring up to around 16 inches (40 centimeters), were likely made by breaking off the thick ends of leg bones and using a stone to knock off flakes from the remaining ...