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AnthropologyNew fossils and artifacts show Homo erectus crafted a diverse toolkit
Ancient hominid made stone tools demanding a range of skills and planning, a study finds.
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Australia’s devastating 2019–2020 wildfires were at least 30 percent more likely due to human-caused climate change.
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Health & MedicineAs the coronavirus outbreak evolves, we answer some key questions
As the new coronavirus spreads, we are updating this FAQ with the latest on the race to understand the virus and stop the growing global health crisis.
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AnthropologyThe ancient hominid species that includes ‘Nutcracker Man’ may have made tools
Newly described hand, arm and shoulder fossils suggest that Paranthropus boisei had powerful arms with hands capable of making simple tools.