While laughing seems uniquely human, it is not. Researchers now have compared laughter in humans to laughter in the various great apes — chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans.
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A fishing trip of the California coast last week produced an extraordinary catch: a type of octopus that constructs its own shell to ride ocean currents.
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Findings could help us better understand why some people remain physically and cognitively resilient at exceptionally advanced ages.
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Kratom is derived from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill.
Scientists say our speech may have evolved from laughter, and great apes were likely laughing in a similar rhythm to modern humans for millions of years.
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A recent study by University College London suggests that cultural activities and hobbies may be associated with slower biological aging and, potentially, greater longevity. The researchers analyzed data from 3,556 British adults and observed people who maintained a regular routine of recrea…
Researchers used a drone with a petri dish attached to collect respiratory samples from dozens of endangered right whales.
The findings of a large-scale review of more than 7,200 studies on alcohol-related disease are at odds with federal health guidelines.
UW Health's Dr. Jeff Pothof joined FOX6 News to discuss new research that there's really no safe or beneficial level of alcohol consumption, as well as other health headlines.
Pity the poor fly that lands on a Venus flytrap. When the insect touches hair-like structures on this remarkable plant, its trap snaps shut, dooming the victim to be digested.
The studies argue the technology affects how people spend time with one another and develop relationships.
Users are changing the ways they spend on food, clothes and health and beauty products, as well as how they eat out.
Early studies suggest GLP-1s, such as Ozempic, could help reduce the risk of some cancers, but scientists say there are still more questions than answers and more long-term studies are needed to really understand the potential.
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
A search warrant was issued earlier this week for City Dogs Boarding & Playcare. Dogs were seen in "significant emotional distress" amid high temperatures.
The lawsuit seeks $3 million from Blacksburg after a police officer struck and killed Virginia Tech graduate student Spencer Forsling in December.
A man in Martinsville was arrested after Virginia State Police found suspected Molotov cocktails and explosive materials in his pickup truck on Dupont Road in Henry County.
Big Mama, a Belgian draft horse standing 19.3 hands high, was recently saved from slaughter by Keswick-based nonprofit Colby's Crew Rescue.
Nolan Wells' best friend -- Jayvon Williams -- is speaking out ... and while he thinks things aren't lining up in the case, he believes this whole investigation is being misconstrued.
Nolan Wells' mother made an emotional plea calling for transparency after deleted texts and a filmed altercation raised new questions about his death.
Another White House renovation project is ramping up as President Donald Trump extends his makeover of the presidential residence to the columns outside the main entrance.
The Arizona man pleaded guilty to violating fire restrictions and unlawfully using federal land as a residence, court records show.
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In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.
Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.
Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week.
A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.
Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Sen. Louise Lucas discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.
After months of impasse, and firm lines drawn in sand, a much-delayed state budget agreement sailed through the General Assembly with a compromise on data center taxation suggested months ago by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
