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  • SCIENCEJul 6 · 19:24 UTCSCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
    Did our human ancestors and Neanderthals share a common culture?

    New research suggests that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens may have shared tools and behavioral practices. The study indicates potential cultural overlap between the two species.

  • SCIENCEJun 2 · 19:54 UTCARS TECHNICA
    If I had a hammer... it might actually be a rhino tooth

    Archaeologists conducted an experiment to determine if Neanderthals used rhino teeth as tools by striking them with rocks. The study suggests Neanderthals likely incorporated rhino teeth into their toolkits, based on findings at archaeological sites in Europe and Asia.

  • SCIENCEMay 30 · 01:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Recent analysis shows Neanderthals may have been first dentists in recorded history

    Scientists found evidence that Neanderthals drilled a hole in a lower molar to remove infected tissue, representing the oldest known invasive dental treatment. The procedure, occurring 60,000 years ago, suggests Neanderthals performed deliberate dental interventions.

  • POLITICSMay 28 · 13:48 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    The Campaign Diary of Robert Kenyon Aged 41 and Three-Quarters (as imagined by John Crace)

    Robert Kenyon criticizes Carol Vorderman for reacting to his comment about her fitness and dismisses concerns about global warming, advocating for increased fossil fuel use. He supports Tony Blair's stance against net zero, comparing current climate policies to historical Neanderthal eras.

  • SCIENCEMay 21 · 08:00 UTCTHE ECONOMIST
    Did Neanderthals have dentists?

    An article from The Economist explores whether Neanderthals possessed dental care practices, examining archaeological evidence of tooth manipulation and potential early forms of dentistry among our extinct relatives.

  • SCIENCEMay 14 · 05:00 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Who are the Japanese? Huge DNA discovery rewrites history

    Scientists in Japan discovered a new ancestral group linked to the ancient Emishi people, challenging the dual origins theory. The discovery was made by analyzing genomes of thousands of people across Japan. This finding also revealed inherited Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA connected to conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

  • SCIENCEMay 13 · 20:27 UTCARS TECHNICA
    Protein in Homo erectus teeth suggests Denisovans gave us some of their DNA

    Scientists have found evidence that Denisovans interbred with Homo erectus, and modern humans inherited some of their DNA. This discovery was made possible through the analysis of ancient proteins in teeth. The finding sheds light on humanity's ancestry and the interactions between different human species.

  • SCIENCEMay 13 · 18:30 UTCNPR NEWS
    Neanderthals may have drilled out a cavity 59,000 years ago

    Scientists have discovered a 59,000-year-old Paleolithic tooth that suggests Neanderthals may have performed a precise dental procedure. The tooth shows signs of drilling, indicating that Neanderthals were capable of executing complex tasks. This discovery sheds new light on the capabilities of early hominins.

  • SCIENCEMay 13 · 18:03 UTCTHE ECONOMIST
    Neanderthals went to the dentist (really)

    Neanderthals visited the dentist tens of thousands of years before humans, a surprising discovery about ancient dental care. This finding sheds light on the health practices of Neanderthals. The discovery indicates that Neanderthals had some form of dental treatment.

  • SCIENCEMay 13 · 18:00 UTCDAILY MAIL
    Neanderthals weren't so stupid after all! Study reveals how caveman 'dentists' used sophisticated stone drills to treat cavities 60,000 years ago

    Neanderthals used sophisticated stone drills to treat cavities 60,000 years ago, showing they were more intelligent than previously thought. The discovery reveals a new aspect of Neanderthal healthcare and technology. This finding challenges previous assumptions about Neanderthal capabilities.

  • SCIENCEMay 13 · 18:00 UTCARS TECHNICA
    Neanderthals drilled cavities to treat a toothache 59,000 years ago

    A Neanderthal is believed to have undergone a dental procedure 59,000 years ago in southwestern Siberia, where a sharp stone tool was used to drill into an infected tooth and relieve pain. The tooth, found at Chagyrskaya Cave in Russia, is the oldest known evidence of dentistry. This discovery suggests that Neanderthals had some form of medical treatment.

  • SCIENCEMay 2 · 20:42 UTCHACKER NEWS
    Neanderthals ran 'fat factories' 125,000 years ago

    Neanderthals processed animal fat into stable food sources 125,000 years ago, indicating advanced dietary and technological practices. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about Neanderthal capabilities and resource management.

  • SCIENCEApr 28 · 08:42 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Scientists think they finally know why Neanderthals vanished

    A new study suggests Neanderthals went extinct not due to climate change or competition with Homo sapiens, but because Homo sapiens had stronger, more flexible social networks. Neanderthals' fragile, regionally limited connections made them less resilient to environmental unpredictability.

  • SCIENCEApr 27 · 19:08 UTCDAILY MAIL US
    Neanderthals weren't so stupid after all! Cavemen were just as smart as humans, study reveals

    A study reveals Neanderthals were as intelligent as modern humans, challenging previous assumptions about their cognitive abilities. The research highlights that Neanderthals were not less capable than Homo sapiens, suggesting they had advanced problem-solving skills and social structures.

  • SCIENCEApr 27 · 19:08 UTCDAILY MAIL
    Neanderthals weren't so stupid after all! Cavemen were just as smart as humans, study reveals

    A study reveals Neanderthals were as intelligent as humans, challenging previous assumptions about their cognitive abilities. The findings suggest Neanderthals were not less capable than modern humans.

  • SCIENCEApr 22 · 04:27 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Ancient DNA reveals a hidden Neanderthal group frozen in time

    Ancient DNA analysis has uncovered a Neanderthal community in present-day Poland dating back 100,000 years, revealing genetic connections to Neanderthals across Europe and the Caucasus. These findings suggest widespread ancient lineages that later vanished.

  • SCIENCEApr 15 · 14:06 UTCFOX NEWS
    Scientists say turtle shells could hold clues to secret side of Neanderthal behavior

    Scientists discovered Neanderthals used pond turtle shells as tools 125,000 years ago, not for food. The findings from the Neumark-Nord site in Germany suggest Neanderthals processed turtles into containers or scoops, indicating complex survival strategies beyond simple caloric needs.

  • SCIENCEApr 12 · 11:32 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    110,000-year-old discovery rewrites human history: Neanderthals and Homo sapiens worked together

    A 110,000-year-old discovery in Tinshemet Cave reveals Neanderthals and Homo sapiens coexisted and interacted in the Levant, sharing technology and cultural practices. The research highlights the Levant as a critical crossroads for human history, emphasizing collaborative innovation over isolation.

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