As humans, we can think about what other people are thinking, and understand that their ideas might be different from ours. Scientists call this "theory of mind". An important question is whether animals can do the same. A recent experiment suggests that bonobo apes may share this ability.
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In just two weeks, US President Donald Trump's government has taken a large number of strong actions that are raising concerns around the world. The actions have left many shocked and uncertain about what the future will bring.
Three young scientists have captured the first photos of a Mount Lyell shrew. The tiny animal is the only mammal in California that hadn't been photographed alive - until now. The scientists hope their images will help raise awareness about the little-known species.
On Tuesday, an American company called Boom Supersonic made history when its test jet broke the sound barrier. It's the first privately built supersonic jet to go faster than the speed of sound.
On Monday, thousands of Palestinians began to return to their homes in north Gaza. It was their first opportunity to return to the area in over a year, thanks to a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Most Palestinians seemed excited to return, even though most buildings in the area have been destroyed.
President Donald Trump took action Monday to keep TikTok running in the US. By law, the app was banned, starting Sunday, and TikTok went offline temporarily. Now Mr. Trump says he's given the company 75 days to find a new owner. It's not clear that Mr. Trump has the power to change the law.
On Monday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. He returned to the White House after being voted out four years ago. Mr. Trump's inauguration marks a huge change in US politics and leadership after four years with Democrat Joe Biden as president.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, bringing a temporary end to the fighting between the two sides. The ceasefire began on Sunday, January 19, and will last for six weeks. As part of the ceasefire, Hamas will release Israeli hostages, and Israel will release Palestinian prisoners.
On November 16, Nigel Richards once again won a world Scrabble championship. That may not seem surprising, since Mr. Richards has already won many Scrabble championships. But this Scrabble contest was in Spanish - a language Mr. Richards doesn't even speak.
Scientists have discovered that a male humpback whale traveled over 8,100 miles (13,000 kilometers) across three oceans. The journey is the longest known trip for a humpback whale. It's likely that the whale made the trip in search of a mate.
The Los Angeles area is battling major wildfires that have destroyed thousands of buildings, forced tens of thousands of people from their homes, and led to at least 24 deaths. The situation could get worse this week, as strong winds return to the area.