Archaeologists have unearthed a human-created fire took place in the east of England 400,000 years ago. The discovery indicated that the origin of human fire dates back to more than 350,000 years, far earlier than previously thought. It was discovered that the ability to create fire has changed everything for humans, as it gave warmth as per need and allowed our ancestors to cook and eat meat, resulting in the growth of the brains of the people.&nbsp;It meant we were no longer a group of animals struggling to survive; it gave us time to think and invent, and become the advanced species we are today. The team reported discovering baked earth alongside what appears to be the earliest Stone Age lighter – a flint struck against pyrite, or fool's gold, to produce a spark.<h3>What is hidden beneath Barnham Forest</h3>Hidden beneath the canopy of Barnham Forest lies an archaeological gem, buried just a few metres below the Earth and dating back to the furthest depths of human pre-history, according to a report by the BBC. Around a small clearing, lush green branches seem to part like a curtain, slowly unveiling a forgotten chapter of the forest’s history.&nbsp;Archaeologists at East Farm Barnham in Suffolk have uncovered a prehistoric fireplace at the centre of what may have been a Stone Age “town hall,” where early humans gathered hundreds of thousands of years ago. The central hearth suggests this could have been a key site for the development of early language and social interaction.&nbsp;Excavations by Prof Nick Ashton and his team revealed flint tools altered by heat and layers of clay deposited after Britain’s last major ice age. The most significant find was fragments of iron pyrite—fool’s gold—used to spark fire, marking a pivotal moment in human innovation.

Archaeologists at East Farm Barnham in Suffolk have uncovered a prehistoric fireplace at the centre of what may have been a Stone Age “town hall,” where early humans gathered hundreds of thousands of years ago. 

Archaeologists have unearthed a human-created fire took place in the east of England 400,000 years ago. The discovery indicated that the origin of human fire dates back to more than 350,000 years, far earlier than previously thought. It was discovered that the ability to create fire has changed everything for humans, as it gave warmth as per need and allowed our ancestors to cook and eat meat, resulting in the growth of the brains of the people. It meant we were no longer a group of animals struggling to survive; it gave us time to think and invent, and become the advanced species we are today. The team reported discovering baked earth alongside what appears to be the earliest Stone Age lighter – a flint struck against pyrite, or fool's gold, to produce a spark. What is hidden beneath Barnham Forest Hidden beneath the canopy of Barnham Forest lies an archaeological gem, buried just a few metres below the Earth and dating back to the furthest depths of human pre-history, according to a report by the BBC. Around a small clearing, lush green branches seem to part like a curtain, slowly unveiling a forgotten chapter of the forest’s history. Archaeologists at East Farm Barnham in Suffolk have uncovered a prehistoric fireplace at the centre of what may have been a Stone Age “town hall,” where early humans gathered hundreds of thousands of years ago. The central hearth suggests this could have been a key site for the development of early language and social interaction. Excavations by Prof Nick Ashton and his team revealed flint tools altered by heat and layers of clay deposited after Britain’s last major ice age. The most significant find was fragments of iron pyrite—fool’s gold—used to spark fire, marking a pivotal moment in human innovation.

Archaeologists at East Farm Barnham in Suffolk have uncovered a prehistoric fireplace at the centre of what may have been a Stone Age “town hall,” where early humans gathered hundreds of thousands of years ago.&nbsp;

A 400,000-year-old fire discovery in England rewrites human history: Could this be birthplace of blaze?

Three new species of toads in Tanzania that exhibit a highly unusual trait have been identified by the scientists. They discovered that the new species of toads give birth to fully formed baby toads, or “toadlets,” completely skipping the tadpole stage. Normally, frogs and toads lay eggs that develop into tadpoles before transforming into adults. However, members of the Nectophrynoides group, also known as “tree toads," follow a different reproductive path and bypass the tadpole phase entirely.&nbsp;Until now, only 17 out of over 7,000 known frog and toad species were known to give birth to live young, and 13 of those belonged to this same Nectophrynoides lineage. The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, according to a report in the Indian Express.<h3>Nectophrynoides viviparus</h3>Researchers examined hundreds of preserved specimens, recorded their calls in natural habitats and analysed their DNA to distinguish these species from the one previously classified as Nectophrynoides viviparus. Although the new species resembles N. viviparus, subtle differences in genetics, head structure, and gland placement revealed that what was thought to be a single widespread species is actually four separate species, each with smaller, isolated populations.&nbsp;The discovery plays a significant role in conservation as the smaller, scattered homes of these toads might make them more at risk than previously expected. As per the report, one related species, Nectophrynoides asperginis, went extinct in the wild in 2009 because of a dam construction nearby and fungal disease.&nbsp;A biologist at the University of Dar es Salaam, John Lyakurwa, said, “The forests where these toads live are disappearing quickly,” and underscored that human activities and climate change threaten these rare toads’ habitats.&nbsp;The discovery highlights the need to protect the fragile environment these live-bearing toads depend on, along with additional understanding of amphibians. Scientists expect that future research will help to figure out about each species and efforts to conserve them.

The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.

Three new species of toads in Tanzania that exhibit a highly unusual trait have been identified by the scientists. They discovered that the new species of toads give birth to fully formed baby toads, or “toadlets,” completely skipping the tadpole stage. Normally, frogs and toads lay eggs that develop into tadpoles before transforming into adults. However, members of the Nectophrynoides group, also known as “tree toads," follow a different reproductive path and bypass the tadpole phase entirely. Until now, only 17 out of over 7,000 known frog and toad species were known to give birth to live young, and 13 of those belonged to this same Nectophrynoides lineage. The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, according to a report in the Indian Express. Nectophrynoides viviparus Researchers examined hundreds of preserved specimens, recorded their calls in natural habitats and analysed their DNA to distinguish these species from the one previously classified as Nectophrynoides viviparus. Although the new species resembles N. viviparus, subtle differences in genetics, head structure, and gland placement revealed that what was thought to be a single widespread species is actually four separate species, each with smaller, isolated populations. The discovery plays a significant role in conservation as the smaller, scattered homes of these toads might make them more at risk than previously expected. As per the report, one related species, Nectophrynoides asperginis, went extinct in the wild in 2009 because of a dam construction nearby and fungal disease. A biologist at the University of Dar es Salaam, John Lyakurwa, said, “The forests where these toads live are disappearing quickly,” and underscored that human activities and climate change threaten these rare toads’ habitats. The discovery highlights the need to protect the fragile environment these live-bearing toads depend on, along with additional understanding of amphibians. Scientists expect that future research will help to figure out about each species and efforts to conserve them.

The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.

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A 400,000-year-old fire discovery in England rewrites human history: Could this be birthplace of blaze?

THESE 3 newly found Tanzanian toads break nature’s rules: Know what it is

Earth’s Hidden Secrets: Scientists Suggest Alien Probes May Be Hiding Behind Earth