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The first-ever published research out of Tinshemet Cave indicates the two human species regularly interacted and shared technologies and customs.

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A new analysis of genomic research suggests that humans had the cognitive capacity ... of several contributing factors in a ...

A cache of 1.5 million-year-old bone tools uncovered in Tanzania suggest ancient human ancestors were capable of critical thinking and advanced craftsmanship.

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Humans stand apart from many other primates by taking more time to mature, relying on a supportive network during a long ...