We have seen how ketamine can work on depression and PTSD. New evidence suggests it can help with cognitive function as well, ...

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“Cats are very good at hiding discomfort because, in the wild, showing weakness would make them a target for predators,” ...

One study found that 90% of the 39 sampled salt brands worldwide contained microplastics. This likely results from ...

Philosopher Jonah Branding’s “decision tree” explores a new road map for identifying consciousness in living things.

Among mammals, females generally live longer. The recent comparative study examined 528 mammal species in zoos and found that ...

Most environmental scientists believe that chemical pollution can and is negatively affecting people and wildlife, according ...

Welcome back to Birdbrained Science! Last month, I hinted that not all leaves fall — and no, I’m not referring to evergreen trees, when I say that. I’m talking about another nature phenomenon that ...

Smithsonian biologists are using heart monitors designed for humans to study how high stress levels in animals can hinder ...

Rats that lived in social groups throughout their lives retained youthful memory and mental flexibility well into old age, according to new research.

Across all the tests, the researchers found that 33 dogs exhibited addictive-like behaviors with the toys. These behaviors ...

New research in mice suggests that stevia can boost the potency of minoxidil, the active ingredient in popular hair loss ...