A mega-study of 117 mammal species reveals that limiting reproduction increases life expectancy by up to 10 percent.

A recent study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that a genetic preference for immediate rewards is linked to less education and earlier parenthood. This provides evidence ...

Other penguins that have limited diets are more threatened by changes coming from a warming ocean and the makeup of the food ...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) looks different for every child, with a unique set of goals. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) ABA is a type of interpersonal therapy. Your child usually works with a ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when reading this story: Chondrichthyan fishes—a group that includes rays, skates, chimaeras, and sharks—are thought to have energy intensive reproduction cycles due in no ...

In water, in the air or on land — many animals, from dolphins to birds, display a range of same-sex behaviors. Research shows it can support social bonds, reduce conflict and boost survival advantages ...

Alligators, those ancient reptiles that have roamed our planet since the time of dinosaurs, harbor fascinating reproductive and parenting behaviors that often surprise even seasoned wildlife ...

Jellyfish are found globally across the oceans, and even a few species are commonly found in freshwater. Some species prefer shallow water, while others have been discovered deep in the sea, spending ...

In his decades-long career in tech journalism, Dennis has written about nearly every type of hardware and software. He was a founding editor of Ziff Davis’ Computer Select in the 1990s, senior ...

A new shark-tracking tool promises to help scientists and the general public better understand the ancient predators. It can be used to follow tagged sharks in the Gulf of Mexico and provide insight ...

A new shark-tracking tool promises to help scientists and the general public better understand the ancient predators. Fin Finder is a collaboration among the Center for Sportfish Science and ...