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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Guest Opinion. Altruism is helping without a benefit and sometimes at a risk to one’s self. Animals helping others of their own ...

It wasn't looking good for Major. The terrier had been badly attacked by another dog, and his back leg was severely injured. To make matters worse, a record-breaking snowstorm had made it impossible ...

Animal communication is more than simple signals. Mammals use sounds, expressions, and touch to convey emotions and social ...

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 ...

Crying is one of the most recognizable human emotional signals. Tears appear when people experience grief, relief, joy, or deep stress. Because this response is so familiar, observers often assume ...

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is slated to be a universal animal language translator, thus you can speak with your favorite pet, such as a lovable dog. In today’s column, I explore a touted ...

I started this blog a little over a year ago as a way of exploring the intersection of animal behavior research and human psychology. Research on animal behavior provides a lot of insights for ...

A new study reveals the brain circuit behind parental care also controls helping behavior, offering clues about the roots of compassion.