Assessing the Role of Early “Large Cutting Tools” in Flake Production: an Experimental Comparison of Early Acheulean Handaxe and Oldowan Core Manufacture
J Clark - Lithic Technology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The Acheulean has long been defined by its characteristic large bifacial implements (“Large
Cutting Tools”), which appear from its very beginning. While experimental work attests to the …
Cutting Tools”), which appear from its very beginning. While experimental work attests to the …
Design and development of a sensorized hammerstone for accurate force measurement in stone knapping experiments
The process of making stone tools, specifically knapping, is a hominin behaviour that
typically involves using the upper limb to manipulate a stone hammer and apply …
typically involves using the upper limb to manipulate a stone hammer and apply …
On information, entropy, and early stone tools
F del Río, R López-Hernández… - Molecular …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Humans affect the biosphere by producing entropy as living beings–as explained by
Schröedinger [What is Life? The physical aspect of the living cell (Cambridge University …
Schröedinger [What is Life? The physical aspect of the living cell (Cambridge University …
The ontogeny of chimpanzee technology: a longitudinal study of stone tool use in Bossou
SR Berdugo - 2024 - ora.ox.ac.uk
To unpack the complexities of primate behaviour, it is essential to study individuals over the
course of their lifetime. Long-term field studies of wild primates are enabling key …
course of their lifetime. Long-term field studies of wild primates are enabling key …