FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·July 19, 2017·4 min readA Common Underlying Genetic Basis for Social Behavior in Dogs and HumansPrinceton researchers discover a genetic basis for hyper-social behavior in people and dogs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·June 13, 2022·5 min readA Glimpse Into the Dog’s Mind: A New Study Reveals How Dogs Think of Their ToysDogs have multi-modal mental imagery of items and objects that are familiar to them. When a dog thinks about an object, they imagine the object's different sensory features.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 4, 2018·3 min readA Sense of Disgust in Bonobos?Researchers report bonobos express disgust when presented with contaminated food. The study reveals their curiosity transforms into caution when food is presented near feces or a bad smell.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 5, 2010·1 min readAnimal Emotions in Scope of ResearchResearchers look deeper into animal emotions for clues about decision making. New approaches in the study of animal behavior allow researchers to study the effects of optimistic and pessimistic moods on animal behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 4, 2017·4 min readAnimals That Play With Objects Learn How To Use Them as ToolsA new study reveals birds can learn how to use objects to solve tasks by first playing with them.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 18, 2018·4 min readAre Smarter Animals Bigger Troublemakers?Researchers examined the role of animal cognition in different types of human-wildlife conflict. The study reveals some animals may take more risks if they habituate urban surroundings.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 22, 2018·3 min readAsian Elephants Could Be the Math Kings of the JungleResearchers report Asian elephants appear to possess numerical abilities similar to humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 15, 2021·4 min readBehavior Resembling Human ADHD Seen in DogsHyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention are more common in male dogs and young puppies, researchers say. The findings correspond to age and gender associated with ADHD in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·July 15, 2016·4 min readBird-Brained? Scientists Show Newborn Ducklings Can Acquire Notions of ‘Same’ and ‘Different’A new study reveals newly hatched ducklings can quickly acquire the concepts of 'same' and 'different'.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 1, 2018·4 min readBirds Categorize Colors Just Like Humans DoResearchers report zebra finches partition the range of hues from orange to red into two discrete categories, just like humans do.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 18, 2021·5 min readBoth Early Experiences and Gene Expression Influence ImpulsivityStudying red junglefowl chicks, researchers conclude impulsivity is linked to both gene expression and early life experiences.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 7, 2017·5 min readBrain Scans of Service Dog Trainees Help Sort Weaker Recruits From the PackBrain scans can help predict which dogs will make it through rigorous training to become service dogs for people with disabilities.Read More