Memories are thought to be stored in sparse groups of neurons called engrams. These are the cells that switch on during learning and can later switch on again during recall. In physiological aging and ...

In a murky pond just outside one of the world’s busiest cities, scientists have uncovered a translucent creature with 24 eyes and surprising abilities.

Scientists have documented same-sex behavior in many animals. Learn what it means, how it varies, and why human labels can mislead.

Researchers developed an advanced AI system named YORU that can identify specific animal behaviors with over 90% accuracy ...

A male fruit fly in a laboratory chamber extends his wings and vibrates them to produce his species' version of a love song.

A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC has for the first time identified specific patterns of brain chemical activity that predict ...

Animal behaviorist Deby Cassill told Newsweek that early experiences can shape how dogs see the world.

Private animal facilities often house species that require strict handling protocols to avoid serious injury. Close interaction increases risk, especially when exotic animals are involved in confined ...

Conservationists warn that increasingly realistic AI-generated wildlife images and videos are spreading misinformation that can provoke fear, panic and hostility toward wild animals. Fake footage ...

Animal behavior is the scientific study of the observable actions, interactions, and behavioral patterns of animals, typically investigated within ethology, behavioral ecology, and comparative ...

About 2,200 animals will live at Ohio State’s new Multi-species Animal Learning Complex, also known as MALC, which officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning. Hosted by the ...