In a world where AI is looming larger and ever present, Ann Droid asks the question: what is replaceable and what is not?

A new study by an international research team led by Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Max Planck Institute for ...

Some are more subtle than others, especially #2.

As companion animals become part of the family, understanding dog-parent guilt can help mental health professionals recognize ...

Living with dogs can make it feel like we understand each other perfectly. But as close as that bond can be, dogs and humans ...

There can be nothing better than living with a dog (or other companion animal) and having negotiable two-way relationships in which each individual has an equal say in how they want to be treated and ...

In a world that often feels rushed and complicated, pets remind us to slow down, live in the moment, and appreciate the ...

The key takeaway is that a deep emotional bond with dogs is rarely irrational. Instead, it is rooted in several well-established psychological mechanisms, including attachment patterns, caregiving ...

The same biological signals that help predict lifespan in humans also appear in dogs, according to new research from the Dog Aging Project—a finding that could help scientists better understand aging ...

While humans see hugs as a way to comfort and show others love, the gesture may not carry the same meaning for dogs.

"Having your dog glance back at you on walks or at the park is one of the clearest signs of a secure attachment,” according to Jespersen. “Dogs who do this know where you are because they want to,” ...

Dog ownership is more informed than it once was, but also more pressured due to the costs of keeping dogs, housing, ...