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Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

While Ted the rescue spaniel has found comfort in Buddy, the golden retriever has "gained the brother he never knew he wanted ...

Experts suggest adult humans do not typically fit a mountain lion's prey image, which is usually deer-sized. Recreating alone can increase risk, as most fatal attacks have involved individuals or ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Across the world, certain animals are still relied upon to perform skilled labor essential to human activity. These roles range from transport and security to agriculture and detection, often ...

“There is a new breed of uber capitalists out there who really believe, and they write about this as well, that they are superior human beings,” Sanders said on the “Flagrant” podcast earlier this ...

How do human relationships compare with those of other mammals? A new study from the University of Cambridge offers fresh insight by ranking species based on monogamy levels. The team used a simple ...

A wolf was filmed pulling bait out of a submerged crab trap — with some experts howling with glee that it could be the first documented evidence of the beasts using tools. The female wolf was recently ...

Kissing, for all popularity, is a bit of a mystery. Scientists have long debated when humans’ ancestors first put their lips together, and whether the act is simply a cultural trait. A new study ...