The animals we love are playing a more and more pivotal role in modern life.

What happens to animals when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun

Two psychologists argue that while apes and monkeys can think about the minds of others, they lack one crucial ability that only humans have.

A hit animated film is the latest work to imbue machines with the primacy of human values.

Those rat-proof bins? Not rat-proof after all.

Salmon on psychotropics, platypuses on prozac, and other strange tales from the wild

The Oscar race kicked off with an anointing of some of the biggest contenders, along with some surprising affection for films like Hacksaw Ridge and Nocturnal Animals.

Dogs, cats, and other animals that were left behind, or caught in the storm, are being rescued and cared for by owners, neighbors, and first responders.