Chimpanzees have always been fascinating creatures, showing behaviors that remind us of humans. They can get tipsy, follow trends, and now, they've shown they can think rationally too. A group of scientists from the Netherlands wanted to see if chimps could change their minds when they see new evide
People with a brain disease called multiple sclerosis (MS) often take a medicine named dimethyl fumarate (DMF). This drug helps to ease the symptoms of MS. But how exactly does it work? Scientists wanted to find out. They did some tests on mice to see what happens. First, they gave the mice a subst
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often struggle with breathing, but staying active can help. Doctors already know that exercise is good, but they aren't sure how much is needed. A recent study looked at how different levels of activity and sitting time affect how long people
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will release important crop reports in November, despite the ongoing government shutdown. This includes the monthly crop supply and demand report, which was skipped in October due to the shutdown. The report, originally planned for November
Upstate New York is in for a typical winter this year. After a few years of low snowfall, things are looking up for snow lovers. Last winter, Syracuse got 105 inches of snow, which is close to the usual 120 inches. Experts think this winter might be similar. For the past five years, snowfall in Syr
A big change in how packages are taxed might make online shopping more expensive. Until recently, items worth less than $800 could enter the country without extra fees. But that rule ended in August, and it could mean higher prices for shoppers. This change could hit consumers harder than they thin
A man from El Salvador, Marlon Odir Gomez Hernandez, found himself in a ridiculous situation while trying to avoid arrest. He was in Houston, where ICE officers were conducting a routine operation. Instead of cooperating, he decided to run. He climbed through the ceiling of a washateria and onto the
Deep in the Amazon, a silent battle is unfolding. Indigenous communities are facing a growing health crisis linked to illegal gold mining. Mercury, used to extract gold, is polluting rivers and posing serious risks to unborn children. This threat is so severe that some women are afraid to start fami
Cancer cells are sneaky. They have a way of protecting themselves, making it hard for treatments to work. One of their tricks is having high levels of a substance called glutathione. This helps them grow and resist treatments. Scientists have been looking for ways to lower glutathione levels in tumo
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are quite common, especially among women. When they keep coming back, it becomes a real problem. Doctors call this recurrent UTIs, or rUTIs. The main issue is that there aren't many good treatments, and the ones that exist are becoming less effective because of antimi
