The first set of ancient hand fossils from an ape-like cousin of humans discovered in Kenya suggest a number of species were ...

Dated to about 1.5 million years ago, the bones display a long robust thumb, short fingers and a mobile little finger, hinting at tool use and precision grips beyond the genus Homo.

Newly discovered African fossils lend a hand to suspicions that an ancient hominid outside our own genus, Homo, made and used stone and bone tools.

Crafting a hatchet from basic materials is a fascinating example of hands-on ingenuity. This unconventional tool combines creativity, skill, and practical problem-solving. Watching the process ...