Neanderthals may have used birch tar as more than just glue; it could have helped them ward off infection and even insect bites.

Scientists say Neanderthals probably used birch tar for several purposes, including treating wounds. The post Neanderthals may have used birch tree bark extract to treat wounds appeared first on ...

Tar is a common file format for archives in Linux- and Unix-based operating systems. These types of files are typically used to back up files and directories or to transfer files and programs over a ...

Neanderthals may have used birch tar for more than tools. New research shows it could slow bacteria and help protect wounds.

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Georgetown University is set to divest from companies whose primary business involves the extraction of tar sands, according to a June 7 news release from the university. At the June meeting of the ...