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Your dog can read your mind—sort of

Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you're stressed, and somehow appears at your side during your worst moments. Coincidence? Not...

Wolves on the move: Yellowstone packs carry tiny pups to follow elk migration

Gray wolf pups are born helpless—blind, deaf, and without the strong sense of smell that helps adult wolves survive. Normally, these pups stay safe inside...

Dogs are helping people regulate stress even more than expected

In a 2022 survey of 3,000 U.S. adults, more than one-third of respondents reported that on most days, they feel "completely overwhelmed" by stress. At...

Tortoises can feel moods like we do, scientists discover

A new study has found that tortoises may experience moods similar to humans and other animals, challenging old ideas about reptile behavior. Researchers at the...

Scientists warn honey bees are harming native pollinators in California

While honey bees are often praised for their vital role in pollinating crops, a new study reveals they may be causing serious harm to...

Tiny parasitic worm could help save Chesapeake bay’s blue crabs

A parasitic worm that lives on the eggs of female blue crabs might actually help scientists and fishery managers protect this iconic species in...

Camphor tree compound doubles lifespan of next-gen solar cells

In an exciting development for green energy, scientists have discovered a way to make solar cells both more efficient and longer-lasting using a compound...

Saving smashed avocado: How native plants help keep our brunch alive

Your beloved smashed avocado might owe more to native bushland than you think. A new study from Curtin University has found that preserving patches of...

Pets get hay fever too: How to spot it and manage it

Summer often brings with it the unmistakable sniffles and sneezes of hay fever. As plants and trees release pollen into the air, many of us...

Kind killer: Orcas seen sharing food with humans in the wild

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are famous for being smart, social, and skilled hunters. But new research suggests they may also be surprisingly generous—sometimes...