Extinct human relative was capable of making and using tools, study shows

For more than half a century, scientists have debated whether Paranthropus boisei, an extinct human relative known for its ...

This overlooked human ancestor wielded tools with a gorilla-like grip

“The hand shows it could form precision grips similar to ours, while also retaining powerful grasping capabilities more like ...
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1.5-million-year-old human ancestor hand bones reveal dexterity, gorilla-like strength

A major fossil discovery about our ancient ancestor has occurred in Kenya. Researchers have found hand and foot bones ...