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Circular Hole in Neanderthal Shoulder Blade Points to Possible Wooden‑Spear Fatality

Confirmation would show early lethal use of sharpened wooden spears, revealing complex Neanderthal social care.

Proteins Identify Denisovan Bones and Tools at Bianfu Cave

Seismic Imaging Reveals Ultra-Thin Crust at Turkana Rift Signaling Advanced Breakup Stage

Virtual Reconstruction Reveals Little Foot’s Face, Hinting East African Affinities

Oldest, Most Complete Homo Habilis Skeleton Described From Kenya

New Analysis Points to Bipedal Sahelanthropus 7 Million Years Ago

Kenyan Site Reveals 300,000 Years of Early Oldowan Toolmaking

Rebuilt Million-Year-Old Skull Recasts Early Human Family Tree