In Barangay Makulapnit in Sta. Cruz, Marinduque province, a Philippine brown deer (Rusa marianna) emerged from the woods, curiously befriending a farm animal, a female carabao. Seeing the unnamed deer ...

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.

Current AI systems rely on pretraining and human-led updates, while researchers like Yann LeCun propose a shift toward systems that can learn and adapt continuously like humans.

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.

Many of us take supplements, but we are always concerned about their safety. This series of our stories will address all your concerns. This is the second in a series on supplements that will address ...

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

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 ...

Research reveals that Serbian cave systems show evidence of human occupation during the second half of the last ice age.

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