New research analyzing laughter across great apes suggests its rhythm evolved along a continuum, with humans showing the most variability and context sensitivity, indicating a path towards speech and language.
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Health officials have confirmed a human case of the Jamestown Canyon virus in Charlotte, Vermont. This marks the second consecutive year the virus has been detected in the state.
A specific anti-inflammatory eating pattern showed significant risk reduction for Alzheimer's in a recent study, particularly for those predisposed to cognitive decline.
The U.S. is providing doses of an experimental antibody drug for clinical trials to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking a shift in its policy.
Senator Richard Blumenthal is calling for Tesla to be held accountable for its alleged role in a fatal Texas crash, urging the NHTSA to investigate the company's driver assistance technology.
Amazon's Prime Day mega-sale enters its third day, offering new member-exclusive discounts and continuing deals on popular brands. Discounts of 20% or more and lowest prices in three months are highlighted.
Apple has increased prices for its iPad and MacBook lines, citing escalating costs for memory and storage chips driven by the AI industry's demand for data center components.
Decades of experiments using massive, deep underground detectors have begun to unravel the mysteries of neutrinos, elusive particles that can pass through matter virtually unimpeded.
Analysis of 20 Homo naledi teeth suggests all known skeletons of the ancient hominin species are female, a unique finding in human evolution studies. The discovery challenges previous assumptions and raises new questions about the species' biology and behavior.
Astronomers have identified two giant exoplanets, described as "super-puffs," that are the largest discovered with a density less than cotton candy. Orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away, these planets are the lightest known for their size.