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Ice Age Drove Tool Innovation in Ancient China, Study Finds

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Archaeological findings suggest that harsh environmental conditions, such as an ice age, can drive significant technological innovation. A study in the Journal of Human Evolution highlights the discovery of inventive tools in Henan province, China, created by an extinct human species during a challenging ice age. This challenges the notion that creativity only flourishes in favorable times, indicating that adversity can compel adaptation and advanced cognitive abilities. AI

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Ice Age Drove Tool Innovation in Ancient China, Study Finds

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