New research shows that apes have a better memory than some humans. A research team studied a group of apes as the animals were shown photos of old friends — some of which they hadn’t seen in over 25 years — and the animals’ reactions to the photos. The study …
Read More »5 facts about the history of Thanksgiving you can share between bites of turkey this holiday
Americans may know the story behind Thanksgiving, but there are more historical facts about how this day became a national holiday that you may not know. You may be excited about getting into the Christmas spirit, but Thanksgiving always comes first. The holiday is associated with a traditional turkey dinner, …
Read More »AI expert shares insights on creating robot with physical capabilities to beat humans in popular game
Artificial intelligence has been able to beat masters at games like chess, poker, and Go. AI has also been able to beat human competitors in various video games. While impressive, these achievements failed to demonstrate one important capability: physical skill. But some AIs might soon be able to compete with …
Read More »Pennsylvania mummy known as 'Stoneman Willie' now has his name back, 128 years after his death
A Pennsylvania man who was inadvertently mummified in the late 19th century now has his name back, 128 years after his death, when he was finally buried. “We are proud to announce that on this hallowed ground will lie the immortal soul of Stoneman Willie, otherwise known as Mr. James …
Read More »Fishermen find grenade in local river, leading to bomb squad arrival and controlled explosion
Two men were fishing in a local canal when they happened to pull an unexploded grenade from the river. Friends behind the TikTok account @MagnetFishingEdinburgh found an interesting object while on a recent fishing occasion in early October. The pair, who have almost 500,000 TikTok followers, told SWNS, the British …
Read More »Secrets can be ‘energizing' as long as the news is positive, says study from Columbia University professor
Shhh! A new study revealed that keeping secrets may be a good thing for people —depending on what the secret holds. Professor Michael Slepian of Columbia University was the lead author of the study, which was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Attitudes and Social Cognition via …
Read More »On this day in history, November 26, 1922, Charles M. Schulz, creator of 'Peanuts,' is born in Minnesota
Beloved by generations of fans all over the world, Charles M. Schulz, creator of the beloved “Peanuts” characters, was born on this day in history, Nov. 26, 1922. Schulz was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was nicknamed “Sparky” by an uncle within days after his birth, according to multiple sources. …
Read More »10 natural treatments that doctors recommend for the cold and flu
As cold and flu season gets underway this fall, Fox News Digital reached out to and spoke with a number of health professionals for their advice on natural remedies to consider when a person comes down with either of these illnesses. Here are their recommendations, advice and insight. As always, …
Read More »Bottled water found to contain tens of thousands of ‘tiny plastic particles’ in new study
People who drink bottled water may be getting more than just hydration, some researchers claim. A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that each bottle of water can contain hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics, which are tiny particles of plastic below 1 …
Read More »Botulism deaths raise food truck safety concerns as doctor preaches 'awareness'
While the weather remains warm, food trucks across the U.S. are thriving – but a deadly outbreak overseas may give consumers pause. In Italy, two people recently died in a botulism outbreak linked to a food truck, according to The Telegraph. Fourteen others were hospitalized, all in the Calabria region. …
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