Have you ever wondered what animals are really thinking when they sense you nearby? Here's the thing: while we hike, drive, or simply exist in shared spaces, countless creatures are working overtime ...

In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is.

The human ability to cook may seem ordinary, but it marks one of the most important evolutionary turning points in our species’ history.

Rob Gierka and Karen Duke explain why this dated, insensitive dismissal ignores the power of human-animal bonds and how animals are vital to our physical and spiritual well-being.

Plants and animals have evolved all sorts of ways to make themselves more appealing to potential mates—including colorful ...

Why do humans have language and other animals apparently don't? It's one of the most enduring questions in the study of mind and communication. Across all cultures, humans use richly expressive ...

Humans and animals like the same sounds, new research reveals, proving Charles Darwin correct. The findings show that people ...

Your taste in music may feel unique, but there may be something more biologically innate driving your acoustic choices: A new ...

The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers, and the euphonious melodies of songbirds all evolved as ...

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