Ancient human ancestors may have first used fire 1.79 million years ago

A new method that detects whether bones have been burned reveals Homo erectus brought fires into caves far earlier than previous evidence had suggested

Alexander Reed
Alexander Reed

Alexander Reed brings Cambridge's medical research scene to life through his insightful reporting. With a background in biochemistry and journalism, he excels at breaking down intricate scientific concepts for readers. His recent series on genomic medicine earned him the prestigious Medical Journalism Award.

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