The Chimps Who Learned to Say ‘Mama’
Old recordings show captive chimps uttering the word, which some scientists believe may offer clues to the origins of human…
Rabies is Spreading in South African Seals, Scientists Say
The outbreak may be the first ever documented in marine mammals.For the last three years, scientists in South Africa have…
Western Wildfire Smoke Reaches the East Coast
Wildfire smoke from the Western United States and Canada is blowing across the Northeast, lowering air quality and endangering vulnerable…
Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Gig Workers, California Supreme Court Rules
Passed by voters in 2020, the ballot measure classifies Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors rather than as employees.The…
The Taxidermy Bat Market Is Compounding Threats to a Species’ Existence
Online sales appear to be compounding threats from climate change and habitat loss, according to new research.Some of the bright…
China Is Closing the A.I. Gap With the United States
In recent weeks, Chinese tech companies have unveiled technologies that rival American systems — and they are already in the…
AlphaProof, a New A.I. from Google DeepMind, Scores Big at the International Math Olympiad
A.I. is getting good at math — and might soon make a worthy collaborator for humans.At the headquarters of Google…
Breast Cancer Survival Not Boosted by Double Mastectomy, Study Says
A large study showed that for most patients, having both breasts removed after cancer was detected in one made no…
What to Know About Chiggers Bites, Symptoms and Treatment
The mites, which are commonly found in humid regions, can leave itchy bites all over the skin.Dr. Stephanie Lareau whizzed…
Shingles vaccine may help delay dementia – study
Being vaccinated against shingles may also help delay getting a dementia diagnosis - a study in the journal