Animals can learn from each other, maintaining their cultures for long periods of time. What sets people apart may be the ...

Recent research from The Rockefeller University suggests a unique mutation in the NOVA1 gene, specific to humans, played a ...

There are many famous examples of animals who seem to understand human language. But is there any real science behind them?

Most adults believe they need animal protein, but research proves plant protein works just as well. Studies confirm it builds ...

The harmful use of animals in experiments is not only cruel but also often ineffective. Animals do not naturally get many of the diseases that humans do, such as major types of heart disease, many ...

The sea mammals may actually be able to sense the amount of oxygen in their blood—something we humans can't do.

Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems ...

Therapy animals create judgment-free space, helping those fighting negative feelings. Read more at straitstimes.com.

When we think of intelligence, the human mind often comes to the forefront. However, in the vast animal kingdom, several species display impressive cognitive abilities that bridge the gap between ...

Experts explain how a sense of control — or lack of it — can majorly influence our response to stressful situations ...

A series of reported outbreaks at some of the largest egg producers in the U.S. have caused a shortage in egg supplies, as ...

They are part of the Scyphozoa group of animals that include the big, colorful jellyfish that often interact with humans. Scientists believe jellyfish evolved somewhere around 500 million years ago.