Monkeys are known for their cleverness, and some of them have a unique trick. They wash their food to get rid of gritty sand. This behavior isn't universal among monkeys. It depends on the group and the situation. Recently, a group of long-tailed macaques on Koram Island in Thailand started doing this. Researchers wanted to know why some monkeys do it and others don'...

The political world was stirred when audio clips from a lengthy interview between former President Joe Biden and Special Counsel Robert Hur surfaced. This conversation, which took place in October 2023, has sparked discussions about Biden's mental sharpness. The recordings, totaling six hours, reveal moments where Biden struggled with basic facts. One notable instanc...

Have you ever thought about how technology can affect older adults' minds? In China, researchers are looking into this question, focusing on what's known as the "digital divide. " This divide happens when some people have easy access to computers and the internet, while others don't. It turns out that this divide might be making a difference in how well older adults ...

Ever thought about what makes some people more likely to fall while recovering in a hospital? A recent study dug into this question, focusing on the connection between cognitive abilities, balance, and falls in patients. It turns out, how well your brain functions and how steady you are on your feet can play a big role. The researchers examined patients in a rehabil...