Animals

The anthropologist was famous for her pioneering research with chimpanzees and her influence on conservation

Scientists found new gecko species hidden in plain sight in pristine deserts of southern Africa, thanks to their loud, barking mating calls

When more humans are added to a team, each member accomplishes less work—but teams of weaver ants do better and better as more join

The Food and Drug Administration plans to update the safety label for acetaminophen products, and the strongest storm on Earth this year struck several countries in East and Southeast Asia.

Scientists electrically culled invasive fish in a 20-year battle—but the fish fought back with rapid evolution

These dogs can extend words to new objects based on function the way children do in early language learning

Wild chimps ingest the equivalent of multiple alcoholic beverages a day

A newly discovered dinosaur species has been identified from a fossil unearthed in Mongolia that represents the most complete pachycephalosaur specimen yet found

Pets can improve your health—but only if you have a strong relationship with the animals

Octopuses’ response to a human illusion suggests a sense of body ownership

Kissing bugs are creeping across the U.S.—and they’re bringing Chagas disease with them.

A new preprint field study reveals that New York City’s rats aren’t just survivors—they’re talkative city dwellers with their own hidden nightlife. Mapping their movements and conversations could offer insights to transform urban planning and pest control