“At first, early humans were fire foragers, meaning they knew fire could be beneficial. When they encountered it on the landscape, they would watch or follow it,” Gowlett says. After encountering a ...

Ancient sediment reveals humans began systematically using fire 50,000 years ago, reshaping global climate patterns.

Mastering fire gave early humans the edge to survive and thrive. Discover the science and mystery behind one of the most important discoveries in human history.

Researchers analyze nine prehistoric sites with evidence of fire use and determine why exactly early humans built fire.

Fire is an ancient natural phenomenon that has shaped our planet for more than 400 million years. It alters habitats, affects ...

Scientists discover evidence of extensive human fire use 50,000 years ago. Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters. Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences DOI 10.1073/pnas.2500042122 ...

When did humans first roast food over a fire? Archaeology and biology can shed light on this mystery. When did humans first roast food over a fire?

Because Australia has had human communities for at least 60-70 thousand years, and quite possibly longer, these records could help understand the relationship between humans and historical fire ...