In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the ...

It wasn't looking good for Major. The terrier had been badly attacked by another dog, and his back leg was severely injured. To make matters worse, a record-breaking snowstorm had made it impossible ...

Animals are noisy. And their noises can travel a long way. But making sounds can be a double-edged sword: it can help them communicate, sometimes over long distances, but it can also reveal them to ...

A new study reveals the brain circuit behind parental care also controls helping behavior, offering clues about the roots of compassion.

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Goose-beaked whales hold the record for the deepest dive of any mammal. Researchers want to learn their secrets to develop new drugs for human diseases. Goose-beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) hold ...