Discover the science behind why we love our pets so much, from brain chemistry to emotional bonds that shape the deep ...

While this is obvious at home, the connection between pets and wellbeing is becoming more visible in the workplace too. Mars ...

If you've ever wondered how farming spread far and wide, our research on past human societies offers one explanation: contact between different groups often drives change. A new study led by an ...

While we may never know what it is like to be a cat or a dog, studies show that pet-caregiver relationships are reciprocal.

This workshop will set the stage and describe the science on human-animal interactions in the biomedical research setting, consider the full range of people who are involved in animal care and use in ...

In the process of writing my book on pet-related conversations in clinical settings, I've been researching and reflecting on some court decisions involving animals, particularly pets. There are ...

Language shapes the way we view our world. In the field of wildlife conservation, even very subtle word choices drive peoples’ perceptions around individual species or situations. These word choices ...

Crying is one of the most recognizable human emotional signals. Tears appear when people experience grief, relief, joy, or deep stress. Because this response is so familiar, observers often assume ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 02 Zero hunger, SDG 03 Good health and well-being, SDG 14 Life Below Water, SDG 15 Life on Land and SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & ...

Why do humans have language and other animals apparently don't? It's one of the most enduring questions in the study of mind and communication. Across all cultures, humans use richly expressive ...