New studies indicate that young kids may be exposed to toxic chemicals while they sleep, but experts say parents can take practical steps to avoid that.

A vaccine under development has demonstrated complete protection in mice against a deadly variant of the virus that causes bird flu. The work focuses on the H5N1 variant known as 2.3.4.4b, which has ...

What you need is a nervous system flexible enough to cope. In a new study, MIT neuroscientists show how even a simple animal can switch many gears in its brain to muster an adaptive response to a ...

The endocrine system refers to the cells, glands and organs that secrete hormones directly into the blood in order to control physiological and behavioural activities. The effects of the endocrine ...

"It was a human-driven extinction – European settlers came to Australia and brutally obliterated this animal," says Andrew Pask, a geneticist at the University of Melbourne. Pask is leading a ...

A genetics startup has created three pups that contain ancient DNA retrieved from the remains of the animal’s extinct ancestors. The first journalist to meet the wolves describes his trip to the ...

While their agricultural prowess is intriguing, the reproductive and mating behaviors of leafcutter ants are equally compelling and reveal a complex system of social organization and evolution.

Armed support gardaí were on site along with many animal welfare workers. One dark bay horse reared as it was loaded into a horse box to be removed as people shouted loudly from nearby houses.

Max Genecov is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, a dad, and a stuffed animal owner. “I’ve always had them growing up, I had a big fantasy life with ...

responsive and improve animal welfare, ensure public safety, and help promote responsible pet ownership. Colin and Banana playing ball (Photo/Supplied) This new system will ensure a more ...

Recently, scientists have made an exciting discovery: 11 Earth-like planets located just outside our solar system. These celestial bodies, which share many characteristics with Earth, are sparking ...