"As long as we continue trading species, we will expose ourselves to this problem." ...

Humans appear to be the only species clearly proven to shed tears specifically because of emotions. Elephants, primates, and dogs show behaviors and biological responses that come closest to human ...

Most of us think lions, sharks, and bears are the world's deadliest animals. Surprisingly, the creatures claiming hundreds of thousands of human lives each year aren't apex predators with massive ...

High-tech camera system makes it possible for humans to see colors in the way animals do, adding vivid new perspective to the ...

Some people are averse to their fellow human beings. It may sound strange, especially for those who are incredibly social, but a lot of individuals tend to distance themselves from others. And while ...

The evolutionary case for eating meat is etched into human anatomy — but so is the case against it. The science deserves more ...

Photograph of three male zebra finches (Taeniopygia castanotis), whose mating calls were used as part of the study. Credit: Raina Fan. The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers ...

Whether a dog owner rewards their dog with a treat or corrects it by pulling on the leash is not simply a matter of what they ...

If you've ever wondered how farming spread far and wide, our research on past human societies offers one explanation: contact between different groups often drives change. A new study led by an ...

India, May 6 -- The idea of a world without humans has long fascinated scientists-and recent discussions in evolutionary biology are offering some unexpected answers. While no single species is ...

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 ...