Rob Gierka and Karen Duke explain why this dated, insensitive dismissal ignores the power of human-animal bonds and how animals are vital to our physical and spiritual well-being.

At this point, avian flu H5N1 is thought to have very limited ability to transmit between humans, but a recent case in British Columbia with an unknown source of transmission has piqued the curiosity ...

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.

A visionary evolutionary biologist, he drew comparisons to Charles Darwin with his theories on the genetic roots of seemingly ...

Discover the science behind why we love our pets so much, from brain chemistry to emotional bonds that shape the deep ...

Two new ancient DNA studies suggest that domesticated dogs were widespread in western Eurasia more than 14,000 years ago ...

People can pay $50,000 to clone their dog, but despite sharing an identical genetic makeup, they won't act exactly the same.

The next time you’re walking in a busy place, take a moment to appreciate the vast diversity of faces around you. Nose shape.

With Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, Galdikas changed the face of science and opened the world’s eyes to how similar humans are ...

Rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth has offered scientists a window into the behavior of these large, elusive mammals.

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Two new studies from Project CETI provide the most detailed account of a sperm whale birth ever recorded, revealing ...