Making and using tools was once thought to be a skill unique to humans, and a clear sign of our superior intellect compared to other animals. However, in 1960 famous primatologist Dr Jane Goodall made ...

Austrian researchers say they've found the first known example of tool use by cattle, courtesy of a Swiss-Brown cow named Veronika. Scientists have documented a lot of animals that use tools, like ...

To better understand which social media platforms Americans use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults from Feb. 5 to June 18, 2025. SSRS conducted this National Public Opinion Reference ...

It's divisive; it cleaves; it drives some people crazy. The writer Kurt Vonnegut said of the semicolon: It's showy; it's chiefly used to show you've been to college. More than two-thirds of young ...

Computer use is now available in public preview in US-based environments, expanding how you can design agents that work across websites and apps. Computer use, now in public preview, gives your ...

Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic ...

If you took Spanish classes outside of Mexico, you were probably given a simple rule to use usted with anyone older than you. The reality is a bit more complex. (Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels) Growing up, ...

Social media use is widespread and continues to grow. The most popular social media site, Facebook, is used by 68% of Americans and the average American spends over two hours a day on social media.

The rise of dual-use technologies — innovations with both civilian and military applications — is rapidly transforming the global tech landscape. Once a niche, largely avoided due to LP restrictions ...

Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal ...

abstract. Each day, the news brings stories of military attacks on schools, hospitals, apartment buildings, electrical facilities, and other critical civilian infrastructure. The militaries attacking ...

Summary: Marijuana use among U.S. adults aged 65 and older has climbed to a record 7%, up nearly 46% from 2021 to 2023. The trend is especially pronounced among college-educated, married, and ...