Hammond: Christmas is here and that means Christmas carols. You know the words and you know the melodies, but do you know what it all means?

Washington: Crows have long been heralded for their high intelligence – they can remember faces, use tools and communicate in sophisticated ways.

Washington: New research shows that rhesus monkeys appear to have a sense of self-agency, or the ability to understand that they caused something to happen. This finding sheds light on the evolution of self-recognition and self-awareness in humans.

Washington: Each year, 9.2 million babies, children, and teens are injured severely enough to need treatment in emergency departments all across America, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Whenever we utter or hear the name of Mahatma Gandhi, the first word comes to mind is ‘Non-violence’. Similarly, when we take the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, what we recall is the word ‘Iron Man’.

Monsters, goblins and super-heroes will soon be descending on homes everywhere and while Halloween isa time for fun and treats, certain dangers abound.The key to keeping kids safe this year, and every year, is close parental supervision and a few trick-or-treat precautions.