Groups of chimpanzees in West Africa use stone tools in distinctly different ways to crack open nuts. Researchers used 3D scans to trace wear patterns on the tools, called “hammerstones” and “anvils.” ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

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Are you tired of struggling with traditional nutcrackers that require Herculean strength and often leave you with sore fingers or broken nails? Meet the NutSmasher, an innovative silicone nutcracker ...

Demonstrates the use of a really excellent macadamia nut cracker. Macadamia nuts are extremely hard to break and most people use a hammer, but this can be a difficult and dangerous way to crack a nut.