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White House hopefuls in both parties are maneuvering for the post-Trump era. Here’s where they stand at the end of 2025.

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Here are 10 major findings about human ancestors and our close ancient relatives that scientists announced in 2025. A handful ...

A variety of studies are showing that rough-and-tumble play is important for animals and kids alike.

In parts of India and Southeast Asia, tigers occasionally kill young Asian elephants. Adults are generally safe from the ...

While living in a city or town, there are times when we have been woken up at night by the sound of street dogs barking. For ...

Animals, though wordless, communicate complex messages through body language, sounds, scents, touch, and color changes. From ...

We unpack the complicated subject of dog breeding genetics and explore arguments against very selective breeding practices.

Learn why sardines vanished, leaving tens of thousands of African penguins starving during their annual moult along South Africa’s coast.

Honey badgers are not actually named for their love of honey, in fact, they raid bee hives to loot the delicious, protein-rich larva inside, which seems like an overly complicated way to get protein.

Living with a dog may shape teens’ behavior by changing the microbiome, with dog-associated bacteria linked to lower ...