New studies in the field of human-animal interaction are shedding light on why this simple act brings us so much joy, revealing that our brains are hardwired for this connection. This seemingly small ...

Humans are far more monogamous than our primate cousins, but less so than beavers, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Cambridge in England analyzed the proportion of full ...

Humans are far closer to meerkats and beavers for levels of exclusive mating than we are to most of our primate cousins, ...

This tiny rodent has topped the animal kingdom's monogamy 'league table' – while humans rank seventh. Scientists analysed the proportions of full versus half–siblings in a range of species, as well as ...

A new competitive "reality" show, the first ever to be solely generated using AI, pits contestants against polar bears, ...

Developed by Texas A&M University engineering students, this AI-powered robotic dog doesn't just follow commands—it sees, ...

Humans and most other animals are known to be strongly driven by expected rewards or adverse consequences. The process of ...

Accumulating research and emerging experiences suggest we're witnessing fundamental changes in human psychological ...

So, are all Europeans living in sweet, chocolate harmony? Not at all. For example, British chocolate uses more sugar and can ...

Ever imagined a wild animal trying to play tag with a human with no dangerous intent? Turns out, it’s not as rare as you’d ...

The Maharashtra government said it would hold multiple meetings with MLAs to discuss the issues of stray dogs in urban areas ...

Resource guarding in dogs is common, but it can escalate if ignored. Learn how to spot early signs, understand what your dog ...