Because animals have a limited capability of understanding human language, they cannot “read” the way humans do.

Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences described 72 new species last year, from elegant birds to strange sea ...

A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows ...

Ever wondered how some animals manage to survive without the luxury of a good night's rest while we humans desperately need our eight hours? The animal kingdom is packed with creatures that seem to ...

Some animals do not have red blood like humans. From spiders to octopuses, their copper-rich blue blood helps them survive ...

In the wild, a mouse or rat leads a precarious life. In the city, they dodge traps, poisons, and broom-wielding humans. In the countryside, they face owls, shotguns, and more poison. As Australia’s ...

An octopus pressing the keys of a piano is not something most people expect to see while scrolling through social media. Yet ...

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy recently sought input on ways to accelerate the American scientific ...