What has puzzled researchers and philosophers for many centuries is the ‘why’ of sleep, along with the ‘how’. We human animals know from experience that we need to sleep, ...

Yelena Korochkina, winner of the 2024 Presidential Prize in Science and Innovation for Young Scientists The prize was awarded for developing innovative methods for the effective implementation of ...

Most animals, including humans, have bilateral symmetry, which means our bodies are pretty symmetrical. At least on the ...

This internal left-right asymmetry is believed to begin at the very early stage of development -- when a tiny embryo is divided into two parts during a process called gastrulation. This process ...

Some great apes realize when a human partner doesn’t know something and are capable of communicating information to them to ...

They appeared at dusk. The day was ending in a pink-and-yellow sky when a cub moved in the grass. Its mother appeared next, red as the earth, small, slender. Krahô-Kanela is an experienced mom, having ...

Veteran advertisers are using tried-and-true tactics, while first-time and newer advertisers are courting outrageousness and ...

As horse riders we are at our best getting out and about exploring the countryside and seeing spectacular sights — some that are occasionally so far out of the ordinary that anyone else would question ...

A few fossilized body parts hinted at an enigmatic bird's close ties to waterfowl like ducks and geese. A newfound skull may bolster that idea.

Keeping a pet is a big commitment, and keeping an exotic species can be even more challenging. ’Pet Responsibly’ and make the best choices for your family, wildlife, and the planet. Before getting an ...