Neanderthals
A 59,000-year-old tooth from a Siberian cave reveals that Neanderthals drilled into cavities to treat decay. The discovery pushes back the origins of dentistry by tens of thousands of years. Researchers identified clear marks from stone tools on the molar.
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A possible kneeprint left by a Neanderthal has been found in clay inside Bruniquel cave in south-west France. The impression dates to around 175,000 years ago and sits close to circular structures built from broken stalagmites.
A new study indicates that kissing likely originated in ancestral apes between 21.5 million and 16.9 million years ago. Researchers analyzed primate behaviors and found an 84 percent chance that Neanderthals also engaged in the practice. The findings challenge the idea that romantic kissing is a recent cultural invention.
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A detailed analysis of a well-preserved Neanderthal nasal cavity has revealed that their large noses were not shaped by cold-climate adaptations as previously thought. The findings from the Altamura Man specimen challenge long-held ideas about Neanderthal evolution. Researchers used advanced imaging to examine internal structures inside the skull.