There are approximately one billion pet dogs in the world — and they leave a bigger mark on the planet than most of us realize. They are our beloved companions…

Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna found a simple, effective way to communicate with dogs. Any dog owner knows how challenging it can be to capture a furry…

It’s not just humans who have a taste for alcohol. Researchers from the University of Exeter in the UK have turned their attention to the eating habits of wild animals…

Researchers at Azabu University in Japan found that, in some tasks, cats outperform human infants. But that revelation is hardly surprising to cat owners. Cats may seem aloof and indifferent…

Researchers studying animal behavior at Newcastle University have discovered that stressed bumblebees are more likely to make pessimistic choices. This suggests that their reactions to failure resemble those of humans.…

We all hear about the importance of a good night’s sleep — but what about your pet’s? A new study from the PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) reveals how…

An international team of researchers analyzed the factors that lead cats to wreak havoc on home interiors and explored ways to curb the behavior. Veterinarians have long thought that trying…

It is widely believed that primates, thanks to their large brains, are smarter than most mammals. But what led to the development of such big brains? Australian researchers tackled this…

For years, many people assumed purebred dogs were more prone to illness than mixed breeds. A new study from Texas A&M University challenges that idea. The university team examined long-held…

Overfeeding cats does more than make them pudgy — it can harm digestion and change the gut microbiome. It’s well-known that overeating leads to weight gain in our furry friends.…

Millions of cat lovers probably bristled at the idea. So what did the study actually find? An international team surveyed 2,117 pet owners in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Austria…

The strong bond between humans and dogs has always been a source of wonder and fascination. Cultivated over thousands of years of shared evolution, this connection has fostered an incredible…

Not only did researchers at Cambridge and Manchester study this — artificial intelligence got involved too. The Daily Mail asked an AI to depict possible forms of life on the…

Researchers at Northwestern University in the U.S. found a way to break down plastic waste using moisture from the air. The process turns a common type of plastic into a…

Couriers wearing smart glasses are expected to receive step-by-step instructions for an entire route and at each stop. As the company says, the device will guide drivers to buildings and…

Researchers believe that people with psychopathic traits are more likely to use their phones while driving. They also commit traffic violations more frequently than other drivers. What scientists have learned…

A team of researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine reports that male and female brains are organized differently. They scanned the brains of people of both sexes and found…

One key skill children need today is judging which information sources they can trust and developing critical thinking. Researchers from the National University of Singapore found that children were more…

It turns out that plants exposed to music yield significantly larger harvests. A recent study by researchers at Tianjin Normal University offers fresh momentum for the emerging field of acoustic…

AI is gradually taking over the world, moving into more and more areas. But artificial intelligence still lags behind on dating apps. Men more often choose photos of women created…

A new study investigated whether technologically capable intelligent life is more likely to arise in oceans or on land. The authors conclude that such beings may be more likely to…