Sad sack or serious salvation? A small group of scientists is angling to replace laboratory animals with living “organ sacks” ...

The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers, and the euphonious melodies of songbirds all evolved as ...

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

In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is.

It’s important to remember that we humans are simply animals. A very advanced species, but members of the animal kingdom ...

Charles Darwin theorized that a sound, smell or color that's attractive to one species can be preferred by others too. A new study finds humans and animals do share preferences for certain sounds.

Whether it’s a canary’s chirp or a treefrog’s croak, humans tend to prefer many of the same sounds that animals do themselves ...

New research by Smithsonian scientists suggests that preferences for certain sounds might be evolutionarily conserved ...

Humans and animals like the same sounds, new research reveals, proving Charles Darwin correct. The findings show that people ...

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.

Explore how animals, including bees, apes, and elephants, exhibit intentional communication beyond human capabilities.

There also will be representatives from financial aid, admissions, advising, and workforce development to talk with ...