Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies ...

Emotional tears are a uniquely human behavior. Research suggests they evolved not for eye health but as a powerful social ...

These pathways, says a researcher, may be a way to enhance aging and longevity in humans. “We think that these are going to be stepping stones for new drugs in the future ...

Discover the brain science behind how birds learn to sing, from song nuclei to social cues and critical learning windows.

Wild animals are secretly playing a “crucial role” in mitigating human-made climate change through their natural behaviour.

Local authorities are monitoring sightings and encouraging residents to avoid behaviors that attract wildlife.

A new initiative to reintroduce Eurasian beavers to English wetlands synthesizes human strategy with animal maintenance.

When the sun disappears, and the world slowly becomes quiet, another world quietly wakes up. While humans switch off lights ...

Animals are forming lasting social bonds with different species, engaging in cooperative hunting and peaceful companionship. Research suggests these cross-species relationships stem from cognitive ...

Can the bend of a banana give us insight into cancer? What does the shape of a rice grain have to do with infertility? The ...

Denver7 has covered the long-lasting impact equine therapy has on children, but a team at CSU Spur is turning that question around by researching the effects of these therapy services on horses.

Scientists have identified damaged brain “cleanup” cells called tanycytes as a possible reason toxic tau builds up in Alzheimer’s disease.