Ancient Neanderthals Rendered Fat from Crushed Bones Over 100,000 Years Ago
For over a century, scientists have debated the dietary habits of early humans and their Neanderthal cousins. New research published in Science Advances provides evidence that Neanderthals were rendering fat from crushed animal bones around 125,000 years ago in Germany. To survive, Neanderthals required a high-calorie diet consisting of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. However, their … Read more