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‘Toothpick grooves’ in ancient fossil human teeth may not be from toothpicks after all

A new discovery could reshape how we interpret the fossil record of humans and their closest relatives.

03.10.2025 10

The Conversation

Ian Towle

2-million -year-old pitted teeth from our ancient relatives reveal secrets about human evolution

Curiously uniform dimples on the teeth of ancient hominins may give scientists a new way to trace their origins and relationships.

09.06.2025 30

The Conversation

Ian Towle