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DOG BRAIN STUDY
In a 2026 study, scientists scanned the brains of 12 awake dogs as they viewed human faces showing happiness, anger, fear and sadness, and found specialized neural activity for smiles while dogs could distinguish fear from anger and sadnessNew findings suggest that dogs have developed specialized brain regions for identifying human emotions. Their brain activities reveal notic...- In 2019, rats drove handmade cars at the University of Richmond, steering left, right, or straight to reach Froot Loops in a complex testResearchers trained rats to drive small cars for rewards. Rats housed in enriched cages learned faster and showed continued interest. Drivi...
- Psychology says people who love sitting by the window and observe strangers maybe curious about their environmentPeople who love looking out of their windows may be drawn to a surprisingly rich psychological experience. The window can provide informati...
- Dogs may read your emotions better than you think as brain scans reveal how canines distinguish happiness, fear and sadness in humansNew research reveals dogs' brains process human emotions distinctly. Happy faces activate specific brain regions associated with reward pro...
- In 1963, France sent a stray cat 154 km into space; Félicette survived the flight, was euthanized for research, and honoured with a bronze statueIn 1963, France sent stray cat Félicette 154 km into space, making her the first and only cat to travel beyond Earth. She survived the flig...
- Bengaluru-based startup leans on cancer-sniffing dogs and AI for early detectionBilly, Jessie and Banu are part of a team of beagles, labradors, Dutch shepherds and other dog breeds being trained by startup Dognosis to ...
- Can giraffes do math? The world’s tallest mammals are better at addition than subtraction, scientists discover in surprising math studyNew research reveals giraffes possess remarkable cognitive abilities. Some giraffes can mentally combine quantities, a foundational numeric...
- Psychology says asking one more follow-up question can make people like you more, here's whyPsychologists suggest asking thoughtful follow-up questions makes people like you more. These questions signal attentiveness and genuine in...
- Believe it or not, your dog doesn't use both nostrils the same way, each has a different jobYour dog doesn't use both nostrils the same way. Veterinary behavior research shows dogs often use the right nostril first to assess new or...
- Psychology says people who are scared of dogs aren't always animal haters, they may be responding to past experiences and fearsPsychology suggests that people who are scared of dogs aren't simply overreacting or being unfriendly. A common misconception is that peopl...
- Before you scratch that mosquito bite, try this warm spoon methodA viral mosquito bite remedy is gaining attention as more people search for fast itch relief this summer. Dermatologists say controlled hea...
- Your dog knows the clocks changed, even if they can’t tell time —and what happens inside their brain is truly fascinating"Your dog isn't watching the clock—but it knows something changed." If your pet suddenly wakes you earlier, begs for dinner at the "wrong" ...
- Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, or Labrador Retriever: Which breed learns fastest? Which one surprises trainers the most?Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Labrador Retriever are often praised for their intelligence—but do they reall...
- Psychology says people who can sleep through loud noises aren't necessarily heavy sleepers, they may simply have brains that filter familiar sounds more efficientlyA common assumption is that people who can sleep through loud noises automatically have better or healthier sleep. Psychology and sleep res...
- Can dogs really tell when someone can't be trusted? Scientists explain the human signals dogs notice firstCan dogs sense when someone has bad intentions? Science says dogs cannot judge human morality. But they can read signals that people often ...
- Psychology says people who always eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July aren't just having fun, they may be trying to relive their happy childhood memoriesPsychology suggests that people who always eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July are often doing more than keeping a tradition alive. Familiar...
- Psychology says people who love 'cute' videos of pets aren't wasting time: What this behavior revealsPsychology says people who love 'cute' videos of pets aren't simply avoiding work or spending time without purpose. Research shows that wat...
- Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trialsIn a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for naviga...
- What If Animals Feel More Than We Think… and How Is Science Proving It?New scientific studies reveal animals possess complex inner lives. Dogs sense human emotions, while rats and mice exhibit sophisticated bra...
- Dogs have special brain spot to recognise human facesGregory Berns heads the Dog Project in Emory's Department of Psychology, which is researching evolutionary questions surrounding man's best...
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