Golden retrievers and humans share the same emotional DNA, study finds
Golden retrievers are known for their friendly faces and loving nature, but not all of them behave the same way.
Some are calm and gentle,...
Even chihuahuas have wolf DNA
New study reveals the hidden wild side of modern dogs
From giant shepherds to tiny chihuahuas, most modern dogs carry a hidden genetic connection to...
Amazonian scorpion venom can help treat breast cancer, study finds
Researchers from the University of São Paulo have discovered a molecule in the venom of the Amazonian scorpion Brotheas amazonicus that could offer a...
Scientists discover a key gene that helps shape the taste and quality of tea
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world, but the size of the young buds at the top of the tea...
Ancient wallaby’s strong legs paved the way for kangaroo evolution
Australia’s kangaroos and wallabies are famous for their powerful hops, but how did they develop such extraordinary legs?
New research from Flinders University has uncovered...
Chimpanzees can think rationally and change their minds like humans, study finds
Chimpanzees may be more like human thinkers than we ever imagined.
A new study published in Science shows that chimpanzees can rationally change their beliefs...
Six new bat species discovered in the forests of the Philippines
Just in time for Halloween, scientists have discovered six new species of bats in the forests of the Philippines.
The discovery highlights how much of...
6 ways to give your dog a richer life, from ‘sniffaris’ to sensory gardens
While we are captivated by a vivid sunset and breathtaking views, dogs have their noses to the ground, reading the odour stories left behind...
Kentucky’s giant salamanders reveal the secret to healthy streams
Deep in Kentucky’s rivers lives one of North America’s most mysterious creatures—the Eastern hellbender.
Growing up to two feet long, this flat, wrinkly salamander has...
Chimpanzees and bonobos have friendship circles just like humans, study finds
Chimpanzees and bonobos, our closest living relatives, organize their social lives in ways strikingly similar to humans, according to a new international study led...