My latest for @sciam.bsky.social, where scientists have identified the earliest use of fire--with owl regurgitations (yup!) playing a key role. Many thanks to @clairehcameron.bsky.social for editing this story.
@sciam.bsky.socialA new method that detects whether bones have been burned reveals Homo erectus brought fires into caves far earlier than previous evidence had suggested
scientificamerican.com
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