In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the ...

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 ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eats steak for breakfast, and has been accused by family members of blending up mice and chickens to feed his hawks and cutting off a dead whale’s head to bring it home. But he ...

According to a study recently published in the journal Animal Behaviour, canine companions not only attempt to “help” humans in certain situations,and their actions largely mirror the same responses ...

Advances in organ and computer models are raising the prospect that some animal experiments could be eliminated. But there ...

Humans have climbed to the top of the food chain by skillfully hunting, trapping, and fishing for other animals at scales that far exceed other predators, altering how the animals behave and earning ...

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

A protein called neurofilament light chain (NfL)—studied in humans in the context of neurodegenerative diseases and aging—is also detectable in the blood of numerous animals, and NfL levels increase ...

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

Flea and tick medications are highly effective at combatting pests, but chemicals in your pet's feces may be doing more harm ...