Pets don’t necessarily improve their owners’ well-being
People often turn to pets to boost their mood and find companionship.
Improving well-being and reducing loneliness are among the most cited reasons for adopting...
Early primates thrived in cold climates, not tropical jungles, study finds
For decades, scientists believed that the very first primates—the ancient ancestors of monkeys, apes, and humans—evolved in lush, warm tropical forests. But new research...
How huge meat-eating dinosaurs hunted in unique ways
Not all giant, meat-eating dinosaurs had the same kind of bite.
A new study has revealed that while the famous Tyrannosaurus rex had a skull...
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...