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 ...

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

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 ...

Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn wrote a bill inspired by a fifth grade class that would designate Indiana's official state ...

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

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 ...