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...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
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...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
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 ...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
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...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
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...
21 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
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...
17 Jul, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
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...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
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...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
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" ...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
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...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
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...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
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 ...
07 Jul, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
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...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
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...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
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...
05 Mar, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
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...
05 Aug, 2015, 04.52 PM IST