For years, researchers have known that young children pick up words just by being around conversation. Toddlers do not need ...

From daily routines to emotional cues, science reveals how dogs choose their favorite person—and why that bond runs deeper ...

While we are captivated by a vivid sunset and breathtaking views, dogs have their noses to the ground, reading the odour stories left behind by other dogs and animals. The pile of crinkling autumn ...

Science shows that dogs learn to form mental representations of words, shedding light on why they often seem to grasp our conversations. Nothing quite captures the heart like videos of dogs appearing ...

From savvy toy-sorting pups to the feline that prowled homes in ancient China, these pet stories got us through the dog days of 2025. My dog nephew Moose doesn’t just love a frisbee — he joneses for ...

Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot. Max, a 2-year-old German shepherd, Belgian Malinois and husky mix, was rescued in an emaciated ...

Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words. Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words. Miso, a ...

Could the secret to keeping kids safe from serious food allergies involve a wagging tail and muddy paw prints? New research suggests that early-life exposure to dogs might do more than bring joy to a ...

Dogs don't need diamonds—they light up over the simplest things. But science says some activities trigger tail wags stronger than others, and this list digs into those feel-good goldmines. If making ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...