Neanderthals, our closest extinct cousins who roamed Europe for hundreds of thousands of years before modern humans entered the picture, were more intelligent and resourceful than meets the eye. According to new findings, Neanderthals, crafted stone tools using a multifaceted adhesive that is surprisingly effective and clever. The researchers analyzed ancient tools excavated from Le Moustier, a renowned archaeological site in France. These tools, dating back to the Middle Palaeolithic period, reveal that Neanderthals were not only skilled craftsmen but also possessed a nuanced understanding of…