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Anthropology: Cultures Anthropology: Early Humans Archaeology: General
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The heat is on: Traces of fire uncovered dating back at least 800,000 years      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Scientists reveal an advanced, innovative method that they have developed and used to detect nonvisual traces of fire dating back at least 800,000 years -- one of the earliest known pieces of evidence for the use of fire. The newly developed technique may provide a push toward a more scientific, data-driven type of archaeology, but -- perhaps more importantly -- it could help us better understand the origins of the human story, our most basic traditions and our experimental and innovative nature.

Anthropology: Cultures
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Developmental dyslexia essential to human adaptive success      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers say people with developmental dyslexia have specific strengths relating to exploring the unknown that have contributed to the successful adaptation and survival of our species.