animals
We all know somebody who avoids meat. These schools of thought suggest those people are onto something.
Australia’s beloved and bizarre egg-laying mammal could start vanishing in coming years if current trends continue.
The relatively quick evolution of nine unusual shark species has scientists intrigued.
Research suggests dog ownership may improve heart health, decrease depression, and even help you live longer.
Audio recordings reveal cows have unique voices and share emotions with each other.
Scientists exploring human neurons directly learn some remarkable things.
What a group of orphaned elephants can teach us about emotion and learned social skills.
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The axolotl is known to regrow its lower jaw, its retinae, ovaries, kidneys, heart, rudimentary lungs, spinal cord, and large chunks of its brain.
Perhaps sooner than we think, we’ll need to examine the moral standing of intelligent machines.
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Life forms on Earth are wildly varied, but scientists discover a single formula that predicts every one’s life cycle.
Veterinarians are concerned. Consumers appear not to be.
Dominant wild silverbacks wax musical with their mouths full.
A tiny, perfectly preserved 3D fossil from Argentina tells us more about an early snake.
Two house mouse subspecies meet again in a hybrid zone strangely reminiscent of the Iron Curtain
“For decades, a national anti-cruelty law was a dream for animal protectionists. Today, it is a reality.”
An orangutan has settled into a Florida home after a court granted her personhood rights. But what is the basis for personhood?
Project to map global ‘species richness’ highlights the variety of biodiversity itself
“What a shock,” said no dog lover ever.
The German island of Riems is home to some of the most dangerous virology research on the planet.
Michio Kaku explains the three main sections of the human brain and the trait that he believes to be a key indicator of success in life.
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New research provides insights on the effect of the lunar cycles on wildlife behavior.
Even before publication, health agencies were asking the journal not to publish the research.
Octopuses are known to rapidly change colors during sleep, but it’s still unclear whether they dream like humans do.
A study at the University of Oregon puts a longstanding myth to rest.
An unexpectedly revealing find in Mongolia solves a longstanding riddle.
Barbara J. King on animal emotions, anthropomorphism, and the future of the planet.
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Humpbacks swap songs at remote group of islands in the South Pacific.
The loss of elephants accelerates climate change.
Cat owners are no more likely to be crazy than you.