The primates appear to change their minds based on the strength of evidence, just like humans. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. The human capacity for rational thinking makes us unique among the animal kingdom, according to wise, old Aristotle . However, an ever-growing body of research suggests that rationality might not be quite as distinctive a human quality as we might have thought. In a study recently published in the journal, researchers at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Uganda presented chimpanzees with two boxes: one with food and one without a snack.

Our Reviews team has scoured the entire internet to find the best Black Friday deals on gear we've tested and approved. Black Friday may have been yesterday, but almost all the best bargains are still here today. This weekend is peak shopping season and these Black Friday deals offer a chance to secure some gifts for the holiday season or snag that gadgets you've been eyeing for yourself. Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor (S3225QC) $ 850 $ 600 Finally, a proper HDR-ready OLED monitor made for creators and media instead of just gaming that won't kill your budget. Across the web, you'll find people recommending devices they've never actually used at prices that aren't discounted. WIRED's list of the absolute best Black Friday deals is not like that. Everything on this list was hands-on tested by a member of our Reviews team and is recommended as worth the money at full price. But you won't pay full price, as all these items are also actually discounted. The resolution is 2560 by 1600, with decent color accuracy and brightness. And the touchpad, which is an area where many budget laptops compromise, actually feels smooth and responsive. This is something no other Windows laptop can pull off. The only catch is that it's a Doorbuster-style sale, meaning once they sell out at this price, this discount will disappear. The Surface Laptop is the MacBook of the Windows world, and the seventh edition has a brilliant display and great battery life. It's normally priced at $1,000, but you can save 20 percent on Black Friday. Weighing only 2.16 pounds, it's one of the lightest laptops you can buy, without making any major sacrifices to achieve that weight. This incredibly compact, powerful little laptop works just as well for studying, content creation, and work as it does for gaming. Chromebooks under $300 tend to compromise in the display and touchpad. Not the Acer Chromebook Plus 516, and this is a fantastic deal on it.

Science Biology Evolution Cleveland's beloved ancient sea monster was more turtle than shark Paleontologists revised the anatomy of Dunkleosteus terrelli-and it's still terrifying. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. About 360 million years ago, present-day Cleveland was home to a fearsome predator . But this giant did not stalk prey on land. Covered in armor plates and featuring scalpel-sharp, bone blades for teeth, was an undisputed, ancient apex predator.

Trump's'real' plan for ending war in Ukraine'revealed': $300 BILLION boost to America and joint space missions with Russia to Mars... but Putin may still have the last laugh Details of Trump's secret phone call with Venezuelan leader emerge as Pentagon hits back at chilling'kill everybody' message America's second-largest county offers new program giving residents $500 a month with no strings attached Fugitive football coach Travis Turner'left home with a firearm' before vanishing amid child porn allegations Calls for Anthony Fauci be prosecuted amid Trump's autopen declaration... while Biden also faces charge threat Why breaking up with Prince Harry was the'best thing that ever happened' to Chelsy Davy: SARAH RAINEY reveals why she's'never been happier' - and how she would have hated the'Montecito madness' There's always been whispers about Tupac's sexuality... now for first time, friends and the boys he kissed share flamboyant tales of eyeshadow, nail varnish and his secret'longings' Keith Urban linked to NEW woman, 25: Friends tell how Nicole Kidman divorce drama has reignited with petty Nashville standoff... and why he has the kids for Thanksgiving Female shopper is SPAT on while browsing aisles of iconic Portland book store in suspected'bias crime' Cheerleader, 18, 'fought for her life' as she was killed on cruise ship, aunt says, as stepbrother, 16, faces questions over his alleged involvement Trump to pardon drug trafficking former Honduran president saying he was treated'very harshly and unfairly' Secret war tearing apart $70M power couple: Dark reason their marriage is spinning out of control... after 10-hour livestreamed mega fight The cruel truth behind Bianca Wallace's loving hospital snap of her and Ioan Gruffudd's new'angel child'... and who I feel most sorry for in this sickening saga: AMANDA PLATELL Bianca Censori's little sister Angelina goes completely makeup-free as she steps out in the affluent suburb Toorak The Kennedy brother who put a pillow over Marilyn Monroe's face as she screamed... and a deathbed phone call promised to'shock the whole world' - by author JAMES PATTERSON What would happen if the sun started to dim? Scientists have revealed the terrifying answer to this question, which is the subject of the upcoming science fiction blockbuster, Project Hail Mary. The film, based on a novel of the same name by The Martian author, Andy Weir, follows a lone scientist on a mission to uncover why the sun is dimming. In the movie, which is set to hit cinemas in March 2026, the sun's brightness is predicted to fall one per cent in a year and five per cent in 20 years. These numbers might sound small. But in reality, scientists say that these changes would be more than enough to wipe out humanity.

Thousands of Airbus planes are being returned to normal service after being grounded for hours due to a warning that solar radiation could interfere with onboard flight control computers. The aerospace giant - based in France - said around 6,000 of its A320 planes had been affected with most requiring a quick software update. Some 900 older planes need a replacement computer. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said the updates went very smoothly for more than 5,000 planes. Fewer than 100 aircraft still needed the update, Airbus had told him, according to local media.

Whoop's subscription plans are discounted, and accessories are up to 70 percent off. In the world of fitness trackers, Whoop has a unique business model. Rather than upgrading your wearable every few years, Whoop offers its screenless wristband for free with a monthly subscription that allows you to get the latest software updates as they arrive. This model did not work so well for a few years when Whoop released very few updates of any kind, software-or hardware-related. But this year, Whoop debuted two new models, the Whoop 5.0 and the Whoop MG (8/10, WIRED Recommends) .

Apple's new Sleep Score feature gives Apple Watch users a single number rating for sleep quality, requiring watchOS 26 and iPhone with iOS 26 or later.

Meta's big Black Friday sale includes 20 percent off on prescription lenses and sales on compatible Garmin watches. Whatever you want to say about Meta and its various company policies ( trust me, we've said plenty), there is one indisputable fact. Meta has already won the smart glasses race . By partnering with Essilor Luxxotica, the company figured out a way to manufacture smart glasses that everyone wants to wear--even if they do come with a hefty side helping of AI slop . If you have decided that you simply must have a great-looking face assistant (don't be ashamed, I did too), you're in luck.

Practicing good "operations security" is essential to staying safe online. Here's a complete guide for teenagers (and anyone else) who wants to button up their digital lives. Teenagers have always been formidable hackers. In fact, in recent years, some of the most high-profile and brazen digital attacks around the world have been carried out by teens. And whether you've never given much thought to your digital privacy and security or you've started to rein in your data, you can use this guide to implement basic precautions and keep operations security in mind. In other words, this guide contains advice and ideas to help you conceptualize how people can find out information about you from your digital activities--and start to minimize what's out there in ways you didn't intend. Some people are more private by nature, and others prioritize putting themselves out there. But even if you're a 24/7 streamer, you can still think about your operations security, commonly known as opsec. What can viewers see in your room while you're streaming?

Micron to invest $9.6 billion in western Japan plant, report says Signage at the Micron Technology booth at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai is seen on Nov. 6. Micron Technology will spend ¥1.5 trillion ($9.6 billion) to build a plant in western Japan to make memory chips for artificial intelligence applications, Nikkei newspaper reported. The move comes as Micron looks to diversify advanced chip production outside of Taiwan, Nikkei said, citing people familiar with the matter. The new factory will manufacture high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, a key component for working with AI processors such as those made by Nvidia, according to the report. Micron will build the facility within the compound of its Hiroshima plant, starting in May, with plans to launch HBM shipments around 2028, Nikkei said. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will subsidize up to ¥500 billion of the costs for the project, the newspaper said.