Ancient Humans Were Making Fire 350,000 Years Earlier Than Scientists Realized
Scientific American • 12/2/2025 – 12/14/2025
Summary
A new study suggests that ancient humans were capable of making fire on demand as early as 350,000 years earlier than previously believed, according to Scientific American. This finding challenges existing timelines regarding the development of this crucial skill among early ancestors.
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- 2025-12-02
- 2025-12-09
- 2025-12-10Ancient Humans Were Making Fire 350,000 Years Earlier Than Scientists Realized (current)
- 2025-12-11
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