Three years ago, Bob and Sandy Curtis embarked on a new chapter in their lives. Having spent nearly five decades in their Long Island home, they decided it was time to embrace the comfort and security of an upscale continuing care retirement community in Port Washington, N.Y. Little did they know that this decision would

— In the lush sanctuary of Kumamoto, Japan, a peculiar phenomenon unfolds among a group of captive chimpanzees. Ena Onishi, a dedicated doctoral student at Kyoto University, immerses herself in the world of primate behavior, with a particular focus on their urinary habits. Yes, you heard that right – urination. Uncovering Contagious Urination Ena’s journey

President Trump made a bold and swift decision that sent shockwaves through the global health community. On a seemingly ordinary day in January 2025, just hours after taking his oath of office, he signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the esteemed World Health Organization (WHO). This move was not merely administrative

— **President Trump’s Executive Order: A Blow to Wind Power** In a carefully orchestrated move that sent shockwaves through the renewable energy sector, President Trump dealt a significant blow to the wind power industry with a bold stroke of his pen. On Jan 21, 2025, as the nation held its breath, he signed an executive

— Unearthing an Ancient Vision Imagine a serene English countryside where ancient secrets lie buried beneath the earth, waiting to reveal tales of a society unlike any other. Deep within Dorset, England, lies a burial ground that whispers stories of the Durotriges, a Celtic tribe who challenged traditional societal norms over 2,000 years ago. A

— Private Gestures in the Animal Kingdom Just like humans have their secret signals and inside jokes, it seems chimps in the wild also share special interactions. Take Beryl, a chimpanzee residing in the lush Kibale National Park in Uganda, and her young offspring, Lindsay. These two primates have a remarkable way of communicating that

Prisons are meant to confine, punish, and rehabilitate. But what happens when an inmate is granted parole yet remains incarcerated due to health issues? Let’s delve into the complex and often overlooked world of sick prisoners in New York and beyond. Picture this: a man named Westil Gonzalez, confined for 33 long years for a

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ brainchild, made waves as the New Glenn rocket majestically soared into orbit on a quiet Thursday morning. It was a spectacular sight at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida as seven engines roared to life, propelling the 320-foot-tall rocket skyward, piercing through the darkness with vibrant flames that turned night

— Challenging the Norm In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in public health discussions, made headlines by petitioning the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) to revoke emergency authorization for Covid vaccines. This daring move came six months after the initial rollout of vaccines across the United States when

Astronomy enthusiasts and scientists alike were recently captivated by an unprecedented event in the cosmos. It wasn’t just about witnessing a meteorite streaking through the sky; it was something far more extraordinary – for the first time ever, researchers managed to capture the sound of a meteorite colliding with Earth. The incident occurred late one